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Events Leading to the American Revolution

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A #socialstudies cahoot about the major events that led to the colonists and the British going to war.

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1
How did Great Britain intend to pay off their debt?
Tax the colonists
The king would pay it
Tax the British
Fundraise to earn the money
2
The Declaration of Independence states that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and _____?
paying taxes
the pursuit of happiness
freedom
traditions
3
What did England become in the early 1700's?
It didn't change
Great Britain
Wales
Scotland
4
In what year was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 2016
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1607
July 4, 1775
5
Why did Parliament believe that they had the authority in the colonies?
They thought it was their right
They had representation
They wanted the money, so they should get it
The colonists fought with them
6
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Patrick Henry
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
7
Why were the colonists upset about the taxes?
They thought the Native Americans should be taxed
They didn't want to pay any taxes
They did not have any representation in Parliament
They wanted to be taxed more
8
Who did the colonists believe had the authority over the colonies?
The local assemblies
Parliament
Native Americans
The French government