Causes of the American Revolution

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What territory were the British and French fighting over during the French and Indian War? Options: Texas, Ohio Valley, New Jersey, Virginia

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Ohio Valley

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Why were the colonists upset about the taxes?

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Because they had no representatives in Parliament.

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What did the colonists call the laws that were passed as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party?

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The Intolerable Acts

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Why did England start placing taxes on the colonies?

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To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War

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Which phrase became popular among colonists in response to England imposing taxes?

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“No taxation without representation”

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Great Britain had a large amount of ____ after the French and Indian War.

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debt

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Who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre?

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Crispus Attucks

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What made the colonists mad about the Proclamation of 1763?

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It did not allow colonists to settle West of the Appalachian mountains.

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What was the name of Britain's law making body?

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Parliament

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How did the Colonists protest the Tea Act?

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They organized the Boston Tea Party