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1
American colonists’ strong principles were the main reason they declared their independence.
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Disagree
Agree
2
What is the main idea of the passage read by Mrs. Haught?
many colonists remained loyal to the British crown
a single act caused American colonists to declare war
actions of British government lead U.S to fight for freedom
Colonists wanted liberty because they couldn't afford taxes
3
What two events began the conflict between Britain and America?
Declaration of Independence and Constitutional Convention
Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution
need for money and taxatation without representation
Sugar Act and Stamp Act
4
The British taxed American colonists to raise money. Why did the British need to raise money?
to pay for the manufacturing of goods & supplies in Britain
to pay for creation of roads, schools & businesses in USA
to pay for their Army in America and to manage their empire
to help pay for a war the British were fighting elsewhere
5
What was the main reason the American colonists' rebelled against the British government?
to get the British to repeal their unfair acts
to convince colonies war with Britain was the only solution
force British to grant colonists independence from Britain
to prove Americans were more powerful than the British