causes of the American Revolution

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British colonists object to the Proclamation of 1763 because they -

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resent the limits it imposed on westward expansion

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The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to limit the area British colonists were allowed to settle. Which geographic feature did the British use as the boundary of approved settlement?

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Appalachian Mountains

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What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts? Options: To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies, To encourage foreign trade with the colonies, To recover the cost of defending the colonies, To fund the establishment of new colonies

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To recover the cost of defending the colonies

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The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-

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economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

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Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament? Options: "He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people." "For imposing Taxes on us without our consent." He has refused to Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

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For imposing Taxes on us without our consent.

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Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted? Options: Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party. Colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre. Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament. Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III.

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Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

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Which of the following best completes this diagram? Colonists sought military support from France. Colonists organized boycotts of British goods. Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence. Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

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All the events listed above occurred during-

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the Revolutionary era

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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