Causes of the American Revolution (Brain Pop) – Flashcards
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The Sons of Liberty were far more radical than the Stamp Act Congress. In this context, what does "radical" mean?
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Extreme.
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How could the British government have prevented the American Revolution?
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By allowing colonists to elect representatives to Parliament.
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If you were a colonist, why would you have been upset about the Quartering Act?
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It might have forced you to let British soldiers live in your house.
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What is the best definition of "tyranny?"
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Not allowing citizens to have any say in government.
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Place the following events in sequence: A) The Boston Massacre; B) The Quartering Act; C) The Tea Act
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B, A, C.
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If you were boycotting British tea, what would you be doing?
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Refusing to buy British tea.
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What is an example of an imported good?
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A car that is manufactured in Germany but sold in the United States.
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How was the Boston Massacre different from the battles of the Revolutionary War?
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The war was fought between two armies; in the Massacre, soldiers shot unarmed civilians.
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What does it mean to "repeal" a law?
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To overturn it.
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How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
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They blockaded Boston Harbor.
