How did many colonists protest the taxes placed on British goods?

They refused to buy British goods.

How did the Committees of Correspondence help the colonists fight British rule?

They spread information quickly.

What is one effect that the Articles of Confederation had on the new nation?

States were held together during the Revolutionary War.

What happened on July 4, 1776, that makes it such an important date in American history?

Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence.

Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?

They marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

When did the British realize that fighting the colonists would not be easy?

after the Battle of Bunker Hill

What was 1 major cause of the French and Indian War?

France and Britain claimed the same lands in North America

What did the British government do to help pay the costs of the French and Indian War?

Passed new tax laws for the colonies.

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1
How did many colonists protest the taxes placed on British goods?
They refused to buy British goods.
They fought with British soldiers.
They refused to make British goods.
They left the colonies.
2
What was the first plan of government for the United States called?
the Articles of Confederation
the Albany Plan
the Olive Branch Petition
the Declaration of Independence
3
Who was the head of the committee for the Articles of Confederation?
George Washington
Samuel Adams
John Dickinson
Lebron James
4
How did the Committees of Correspondence help the colonists fight British rule?
They spread information quickly.
They voted to declare independence.
They stole British goods.
They housed British soldiers.
5
What is one effect that the Articles of Confederation had on the new nation?
States were held together during the Revolutionary War.
Congress was given the power to control trade.
The power of the states was limited
Congress was able to to collect taxes.
6
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Dickinson
Richard Henry Lee
7
What happened on July 4, 1776, that makes it such an important date in American history?
The 13 colonies formed their first united government.
The colonists won the American Revolution.
The colonists formed the fist committee of Correspondence.
Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence.
8
Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?
They marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
They forced Parliament to repeal all new tax laws.
They were the first battles led by George Washington.
They marked the end of the French and Indian War.
9
Colonists shouldn't be taxed because they had no representation. What does representation mean?
money that governments collect from citizens
a plan for spending money
a lawmaking body
a voice in one's government
10
Who organized the first Committee of Correspondence in Boston and planned the Boston Tea Party?
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
George Washinton
Samuel Adams
11
Called for a resolution in the Second Continental Congress for Independence from Britain?
George Washington
Pocohontas
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
12
When did the British realize that fighting the colonists would not be easy?
after the Battle of Bunker Hill
after the Boston Tea Party
after the battles at Lexington and Concord
after Congress approved the Declaration of Independence
13
Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
John Dickinson
George Washington
14
What was 1 major cause of the French and Indian War?
France and Britain claimed the same lands in North America
The British government passed new tax laws in the colonies.
Native Americans didn't like French settling on their lands
American colonists wanted independence from Britain.
15
What did the British government do to help pay the costs of the French and Indian War?
Printed colonial currency.
Forced the colonists to trade only with Britain.
Passed new tax laws for the colonies.
Sold western lands to settlers.

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