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The Revolution
Question | Answer |
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Which war lead to increased taxes on the colonists during the years leading up to the Revolutionary war | French & Indian War |
What limitation was placed on colonies regarding trading prior to the Revolution | They could not trade with any other country than England |
Which colony was least upset by the new regulations placed on it by England, and why | Georgia, they received most of their money from Parliament |
What were the names (and explanation) of the Acts which upset colonists the most | a.Sugar Act- tax on sugar and molasses imported from the West Indies b.Stamp Act- tax on newspapers and other paper products c.Townshend Acts- taxes on tea, paper, glass & coloring for paints |
What two major events happened in Boston as a result of the conflict between the colonists and England | Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party |
List the Intolerable Acts | a.Port of Boston was closed b.Colonists could not meet without governor approval c.Criminals would be tried in British courts rather than in colonial courts Quartering Act (colonists forced to house British soldiers |
Which colony did were the Intolerable Acts aimed toward | Massachusetts |
What body was organized as a result of the Intolerable Acts | Continental Congress |
Which colony did not participate in this gathering | Georgia |
Why did Georgia decide not to participate | heavily dependent upon England |
Long Term Causes of War | a.F & I War b.Stamp Act c.Sugar Act d.Townshend Acts e.Intolerable Acts |
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War | Battle of Lexington & Concord |