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American Revolution - The Causes
American Revolution - The Causes
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Review of the causes of the American Revolution
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Why was the Stamp Act passed?
to increase the amount of mail
to make money
to punish Boston
to set up trade
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As commander of the Continental Army, George Washington
was admired by patriots
was not respected
had no power over the military
had full control from congress
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Who won the French and Indian War?
the Spanish
the French
the British
the Natives
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What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
to regulate trade
to get colonists to smuggle
to create more trade
to avoid paying taxes
5
Who was responsible for passing all of the taxes?
George Washington
Continental Congress
House of Burgesses
Parliament
6
What did the Tea Act really do?
lower the cost of tea
set up new trade
put a tax on tea
make people drink coffee
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Life, Liberty, and Property
Locke
Montesquieu
Hobbes
Smith
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philosophers of the Enlightenment believed the government decisions should be based on
the kings authority
religion
anarchy
laws of nature and reason
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What was established to protect settlers and Native American lands in the frontier region?
the Treaty of Paris 1783
the Proclamation of 1763
the Treaty of Paris 1763
the Albany Plan of Union
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Declaratory Act of 1766
assertion of British Parliaments authority over the colonies
Not a threat
attempt by George Greenville to save face
caused protests
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events of Lexington and Concord
was a victory for George Washington
was not important
resulted in the loss of many colonists
occurred before the declaration of independance
12
At the end of the French and Indian War, which country received the Louisiana Territory?
Spanish
Spain
Great Britian
France
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Who had the idea to unite the colonies to fight the French?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
King George III
George Washington
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The first clash of the French and Indian War took place where?
Ohio River Valley
France
Charleston
North Carolina
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During the French and Indian War, who was the fighting between?
The French and the Spanish
The English and the Indians
The French and the Indians
The French and the English
16
What does the cartoon refer to?
the Boston Tea Party
the Treaty of Paris 1763
the Albany Plan of Union
the Boston Massacre
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Which act put a tax on imported goods like glass, tea, and lead?
the Tea Act
the Townshend Acts
the Stamp Act
the Declaratory Act
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The Boston Massacre
resulted in the death of 5 British soldiers
was not important
provided the colonies with propaganda
killed no one
19
Albany Plan of Union of 1754
allied with france
created a divide between colonists
land rights of Indian tribes within the colonies.
was intended to give the colonies greater independence
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Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was important because it
convinced many Americans to support independence
detailed a new form of government
actually wasn't the Tea Party is more important
Military plan of action
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Why did Great Britain pass the Coercive Acts?
to declare independence
to make money
to punish Boston
to set up trade
22
As a result of the French and Indian War, Great Britain gained the most what?
enemies
money
trade partners
debt
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What officially ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris 1763
Declaration of Independence
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
