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In 1766, the British Parliament passed the Declaratory Act to

A
impose a new tax on the colonists.
B
insist it had the right to tax colonists.
C
create punishments for nonpayment of taxes.
D
establish new tax-collection measures.
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During the Revolutionary Period, which did James Grant accomplish ? Check all that apply.lead raids on patriot towns in Floridaserve as a general in the British armyserve as the first governor of East Floridaoffer free land grants for settlementfight in the Siege of Pensacola

A
lead raids on patriot towns in Florida
B
serve as a general in the British army
C
serve as the first governor of East Florida
D
offer free land grants for settlement
E
fight in the Siege of Pensacola
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How did the Stamp Act of 1765 get its name?

A
It was a tax related to mailing and postage stamps.
B
Colonists wanted to stamp out the tax and end it.
C
People paid the tax by handing in stamps bought in advance.
D
Goods were stamped to show the tax had been paid.
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What occurred on July 4, 1776?

A
The American colonies declared their independence.
B
The American Revolution finally ended.
C
George Washington was elected president.
D
The House and Senate ratified the Declaration of Independence.
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How was the Declaration of Independence different from previous documents prepared by colonists?

A
It committed the colonies to being independent.
B
It asked King George III to take action.
C
It did not list problems the colonists had with British rule.
D
It was approved by the Continental Congress.

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