Causes of the Revolution!

Question 1

These people worked against the Stamp Act by capturing tax collectors to tar and feather them.

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The Sons of Liberty

Question 2

The lawmaking branch of the British government.

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Parliament

Question 3

Why were the colonists so angry at Britain?

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All of the above

Question 4

The _____ put a tax on paper items in the colonies.

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The Stamp Act

Question 5

This is when people refuse to buy goods because of who makes/sells them.

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Boycott

Question 6

What happened at Lexington?

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The shot heard 'round the world

Question 7

The ___ taxed imports, such as glass, tea, paint & paper, that were brought into the colonies.

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The Townshend Acts

Question 8

This is when a law is "taken back" or stopped.

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Repeal

Question 9

This is when someone is speaking or acting on your behalf.

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Representation

Question 10

These people wrote letters to each other and encouraged each other to protest Britain.

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The Committee of Correspondence

Question 11

This is when people work against something by saying it's wrong!

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Protest

Question 12

The name of the war fought by the British and French for more land in America.

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French and Indian War

Question 13

This meant colonists had to give food and housing to British soldiers.

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Quarter

Question 14

The _____ was meant to raise $ for Britain after the war and taxed molasses and sugar.

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The Sugar Act

Question 15

This occurred when the Sons of Liberty broke open 300 chests of tea and threw it overboard.

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Boston Tea Party

Question 16

In 1774, colonial leaders met in Philadelphia and wrote a petition to the British king.

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First Continental Congress

Question 17

This gave Britain most of France's land in North America.

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The Treaty of Paris

Question 18

When the British warships stopped all ships from entering or leaving Boston harbor.

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Blockade

Questions 18