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What led to the War of Independence in America?
What led to the War of Independence in America?
The War of Independence in America was led by the refusal of colonists to pay taxes to Britain, which resulted in the British government sending soldiers to force them to pay, leading to a conflict and eventually the Revolutionary War (1775-1783).
Which event is known as the Boston Tea Party?
Which event is known as the Boston Tea Party?
The event known as the Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773, when angry people disguised as Native Americans boarded ships in Boston Harbor and threw 342 boxes of tea into the sea.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, with the thirteen colonies, then at war with Great Britain, announcing that they regarded themselves as independent states no longer under British rule.
What were the reasons for the American colonists' anger towards the British monarchy and parliament?
What were the reasons for the American colonists' anger towards the British monarchy and parliament?
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How did the American colonists protest against the high taxes and tea trade monopoly?
How did the American colonists protest against the high taxes and tea trade monopoly?
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Causes of the American War of Independence
- The American colonists' anger towards the British monarchy and parliament was fueled by issues such as taxation without representation, restriction of civil liberties, and interference in trade and commerce.
The Boston Tea Party
- The Boston Tea Party, which occurred on December 16, 1773, was a protest against the British Tea Act, where American colonists, disguised as Native Americans, boarded British ships and threw hundreds of chests of tea into the harbor.
The Declaration of Independence
- The Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4, 1776, declared the 13 American colonies' independence from Great Britain and established the United States of America as a sovereign nation.
Protests Against British Rule
- American colonists protested against high taxes and the tea trade monopoly by organizing boycotts, writing pamphlets and newspapers, and holding public meetings.
- The Sons of Liberty, a group of patriots, played a significant role in organizing and leading protests against British rule.
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Test your knowledge of the historic event that sparked the American Revolution with this Boston Tea Party quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about the causes, impact, and key figures involved in this iconic act of protest against British taxation.
