Lesson 1.1: Causes of the American Revolution
The American colonies wanted independence from Britain because of unfair taxes and laws.
Example: "The British government taxed tea and paper without asking the colonists."
Quiz: Why did the American colonies want independence?
How to get the right answer:
The British taxed the colonies without letting them have a say in government.
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Lesson 1.2: The Boston Tea Party
In 1773, American colonists protested British taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
Example: "Colonists dressed as Native Americans and threw British tea into the sea."
Quiz: What was the Boston Tea Party?
How to get the right answer:
Colonists were angry about British taxes and showed their protest by throwing tea into the water.
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Lesson 1.3: The Declaration of Independence
In 1776, American leaders wrote a document declaring freedom from Britain.
Example: "Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence."
Quiz: What did the Declaration of Independence do?
How to get the right answer:
The Declaration of Independence explained why the colonies wanted to be free from British rule.
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