Social and Ideological Causes of the American Revolution

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What is the significance of the phrase "no taxation without representation"?

It encapsulated the colonists’ belief that they should not be taxed without their consent.

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?

They emphasized liberty, equality, and democracy.

What role did the First Continental Congress play in the Revolution?

It united colonial leaders to organize resistance against British oppression.

Who was Patrick Henry, and what was his contribution to the revolution?

An influential orator who famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

How did colonial boycotts act as a form of protest?

They were nonviolent resistance methods to pressure Britain economically.

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