The Events That Led to the Revolutionary War Were Triggered

question 16

Multiple Choice

The events that led to the Revolutionary War were triggered by which of the following?

• A) The British raised revenue by increasing the tax rate of the colonies.
• B) The British had established suspicious alliances with Indian tribes during the French and Indian Wars.
• C) American separatists assassinated King George II.
• D) Protestant fundamentalists in New England were attempting to establish a theocracy.
• E) The British were attempting to end slavery in the colonies.

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