Events Leading to the American Revolution

Front

Why did King George III begin taxing the colonists?

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England needed money to pay debts from the French and Indian War.

Front

What is the group called who makes the English laws? Options: President, Parliment, People's Republic, Congress

Back

Parliment

Front

This Act made colonists buy stamps to place on all their printed documents.

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Stamp Act

Front

One of the men who led the fight against these taxes was ______.

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Samuel Adams

Front

What was the city causing the most trouble for King George III? Options: Atlanta, Boston, New York City, Savannah

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Boston

Front

What does "boycott" mean?

Back

to refuse to buy goods or services from someone

Front

The ___________ Act placed taxes on all factory made goods.

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Townshend

Front

What was the secret group of men called who protested the taxes?

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

What did King George do to punish the people of Boston for causing trouble?

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Sent British troops to guard the city

Front

How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre?

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