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Unit 1.3 Homework: The Road to Revolution (1763-1775)

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Question 1

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What do you think a "revolution" is? Explain this term in your own words using at least one complete sentence.

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Question 2

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Over the course of the first two paragraphs, the narrator's focus shifts from

present conflicts to future conflicts

cons to pros of British rule

causes to effects of British colonial policy

politics to economics

Question 3

3.

Based on the text, with which claim about the Stamp Act would the colonists most likely agree that the Stamp Act

swayed most colonists to support independence from Great Britain.

was burdensome, but not as much as the Sugar Act.

was unfair because it only applied to the colonists.

was an unnecessary tax intended to keep the colonists subordinate to Great Britain.

Question 4

4.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

"Could its real purpose...their historic liberties."

"Yet the Americans...pinch their pocketbooks."

"After bitter protests...died down."

"Worst of all...juries not allowed."

Question 5

5.

As used in the sentence, "sovereignty" most nearly means

independence.

tyranny.

government.

dominion.

Question 6

6.

Which choice best summarizes the chapter reading?

Although the colonists did not plan to seperate from Great Britain, growing tensions surrounding economic policies made revolution imminent.

Great Britain was justified in its measures to control the colonies because of the colonists' insubordination.

Most of the colonists supported the revolution from the start.

The colonies were  inevitably going to become an independent nation.