Road to the Revolutionary War

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40 questions
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Why did some colonists support the British during the Revolution?

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Which event led to the first casualties of the Revolution?

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Who were Patriots in the American colonies?

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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

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What was one of the main arguments against British taxation?

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Who was Patrick Henry, and what is he best known for?

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Which of the following best describes the Intolerable Acts?

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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774?

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Which of the following best describes the overall attitude of the colonists leading up to the American Revolution?

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How did the British government view the colonies after the French and Indian War?

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Which group was known for being ready to fight at a moment's notice?

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What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

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How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?

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Who was Samuel Adams, and what role did he play in the American Revolution?

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What was the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?

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How did the colonists react to the Tea Act of 1773?

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What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American Revolution?

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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
A) To declare war on Britain
B) To express loyalty to the King
C) To seek a peaceful resolution to colonial grievances
D) To demand independence from Britain

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Which of the following best describes the term "Patriot" during the American Revolution?

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The Stamp Act was a...

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The Townshend Acts were a...

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The Boston Tea Party was a...

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The Intolerable Acts were a...

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The First Continental Congress was a...

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The Boston Massacre was a...

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The Quartering Act was a...

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The Sons of Liberty were a...

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The Olive Branch Petition was a...

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The Tea Act was a...

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The Stamp Act placed taxes on all printed materials.

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The Quartering Act required British soldiers to live in colonists' homes.

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Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" was arguing in favor of British rule.

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Minutemen were colonists who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.

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The Boston Massacre involved British soldiers firing on a large crowd of armed colonists.

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Loyalists believed that the colonies should remain under British rule.

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The First Continental Congress met to discuss how to govern the new nation.

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The Tea Act lowered the price of tea in the colonies.

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The Sons of Liberty supported the Intolerable Acts.

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord was a significant victory for the British.