American Revolution

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Objective

I can list three reasons why the American colonists wanted independence from Great Britain.

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Practice

4 questions

1

Name three events that demonstrate the growing conflict between the American colonists and Great Britain.

2

Explain why the colonists felt that "taxation without representation" was unfair.

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Exit ticket

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Name three reasons why the American colonists wanted independence from Great Britain. What were three major grievances that led the American colonists to seek independence from British rule?

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