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What event became known as the Boston Massacre?
The killing of Crispus Attucks and several other Americans.
What event became known as the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists boarding British ships in Boston Harbor and throwing tea into the water.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Laws passed by the British government that included closing the port of Boston and putting Massachusetts under military rule.
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Saratoga, where the Continental Army achieved a great victory over the British.
What was the main reason for the British government's attempt to take more control over the American colonies in the 1760s?
The main reason was the costly French and Indian War, which led Britain to impose new taxes on the colonies to help pay its debts.
What was the Stamp Act and why did it anger the colonists?
The Stamp Act was a law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that imposed a tax on legal papers, newspapers, and other printed items in the colonies. It angered the colonists because they had no representation in Parliament and felt that they were being taxed unfairly.
What were the Townshend Acts and how did they contribute to the growing anger of the colonists?
The Townshend Acts were a series of tax laws passed by Parliament in 1767 that taxed items like tea, lead, paint, paper, and glass imported into the colonial ports. These acts contributed to the growing anger of the colonists because they felt that their economic freedom was being restricted and that they were being taxed without their consent.
Test your knowledge on the American Revolution and its significance in shaping the United States. This quiz will cover key events, influential figures, and the impact of the revolution on the colonies. Challenge yourself and learn more about this pivotal moment in American history.
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