Conflict and American Independence, 1754–1800
George Grenville passed the stamp acts to
What if John Dickinson's "Letters from a Farmer" had encouraged passive obedience rather than protest against new taxation after the repeal of the Stamp Act; what likely effect would this shift entail?
Which act led to an increased duty on imported tea triggering colonial protests such as the Boston Tea Party?
What role did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" play in shaping public opinion toward independence amidst debates over taxation and imperial governance?
Which of the following best describes the colonists' response to the concept of "taxation without representation" in the mid-1700s?
How does the author's perspective influence her portrayal of women in wartime?
How did Patrick Henry's "liberty or death" speech influence the development of American national identity?
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What was a long-term cause of the argument presented in Patrick Henry's 1775 speech?
What does Patrick Henry's speech predominantly reflect in American political tradition?
What impact did Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” have on colonial views toward British rule beyond just taxation grievances?