Early Conflicts with Britain

What was the main reason King George III imposed new taxes on the American colonies?

• To pay off debt from the French and Indian War

• To punish the colonies for seeking independence

• To fund new British colonies

• To support the British monarchy's lavish lifestyle

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Which act required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers?

• Quartering Act of 1765

• Stamp Act of 1765

• Sugar Act of 1764

• Townshend Acts

What was the main grievance of the colonists regarding the new taxes imposed by Britain?

• Taxation without Representation

• High cost of British goods

• Lack of military protection

• Increased trade restrictions

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Which group was formed to lead protests and boycotts against British taxes?

• Sons of Liberty

• British Loyalists

• Colonial Governors

• Stamp Agents

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What was the purpose of the Townshend Acts?

• To tax goods imported from Britain

• To repeal the Stamp Act

• To establish new colonial governments

• To provide military protection to the colonies

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