Causes of the American Revolution

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Objective

I can describe one cause of the American Revolution.

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Practice

12 questions

1

What was the name of the war fought between Great Britain and the American colonies?

2

Why did Great Britain start taxing the colonists?

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Exit ticket

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Name one reason why the colonists were angry with King George III and Great Britain that led to the American Revolution.

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