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The Revolutionary War

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This deck covers key questions and answers about the Revolutionary War, focusing on significant events and legislative acts.

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What was the purpose of the Tea Act?

The purpose for the Tea act was the help the East India Company.
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What was the purpose of the Tea Act?
The purpose for the Tea act was the help the East India Company.
Why did the British think the colonist would be pleased with Tea Act?
The British thought the colonist would be pleased with the Tea Act because the price of tea was lowered.
Why did the colonist resent the Tea act?
The colonist resented the Tea Act because if the Parliament could monopoly the East India Company then they could do it to other companies.
How did Great Britain react to the Boston Tea Party?
When the Parliament heard about the Boston Tea Party they passed many laws to forced the colonist to pay for the tea.
What is another name for the Coercive Acts? Why was it called that?
Another name for the Coercive Acts is the Intolerable Acts because the colonist thought it was wrong to force the colonist to pay taxes.
What did Lord North hope to accomplish by punishing Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion?
Lord North hoped to frighten the colonist and he wanted the other colonies to take advantage of Massachusetts suffering.
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The Revolutionary War
TermDefinition
What was the purpose of the Tea Act?
The purpose for the Tea act was the help the East India Company.
Why did the British think the colonist would be pleased with Tea Act?
The British thought the colonist would be pleased with the Tea Act because the price of tea was lowered.
Why did the colonist resent the Tea act?
The colonist resented the Tea Act because if the Parliament could monopoly the East India Company then they could do it to other companies.
How did Great Britain react to the Boston Tea Party?
When the Parliament heard about the Boston Tea Party they passed many laws to forced the colonist to pay for the tea.
What is another name for the Coercive Acts? Why was it called that?
Another name for the Coercive Acts is the Intolerable Acts because the colonist thought it was wrong to force the colonist to pay taxes.
What did Lord North hope to accomplish by punishing Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion?
Lord North hoped to frighten the colonist and he wanted the other colonies to take advantage of Massachusetts suffering.
What actions did the First Continental Congress take?
The first action they took was condemning the Intolerable Acts.
Why were British troops sent to Concord?
The British were sent to Concord to arrest the radical leaders.
Why did the Americans occupy Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill?
The Americans occupied Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill to prevent the British from taking the high ground and to protect Boston.
Where was the first battle held against the British and the colonist.
Lexington.