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प्रश्न
“Taxation without Representation” led to the outbreak of American War of Independence – Explain
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उत्तर
- A Series of taxes were imposed on the colonists, when the Americans did not have representation in the British Parliament.
- The Sugar Act of 1764, the Currency Act, the Quartering Act of 1765 and the Stamp Act of 1765 – all their Act were protested by the American Colonists.
- They called for a boycott of trade with Britain until the taxes were withdrawn.
- The Townshend Acts of 1767 added fuel to the fire. Merchants of Boston organised boycott of British Goods.
- When Townshend Acts were repealed retaining tax, on tea, it led to the incident of Boston tea party.
- In December 1773, a group of men disguised themselves as Native Americans boarded the cargo vessels and threw the tea overboard.
- This incident, known as Boston Tea Party, was done publicly before a large sympathetic crowd. It was a challenge which led to war between the rebellious colonies and England.
- George Washington became the colonist’s Commander-in-chief and the colonists challenged the right of the British Parliament to tax them against their will.
- “No taxation without representation” was their famous battle cry.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
In 1776, the representatives of the colonists met at Philadelphia and adopted a _______________.
State whether the following is true or false:
By the middle of the 18th century, eleven British colonies had been established along the east coast of North America.
The American War of Independence was the first organized political revolution in the history of the world. In this context answer the following question:
Why did the American colonists refuse to pay taxes imposed by the British Parliament in London? Give an account of the Boston Tea Party incident.
Choose the correct statement
- The American War of Independence was as much a civil war as a war against the British.
- The British forces emerged victorious in York Town.
- The nobles in France were supportive of the rising middle class.
- The British Parliament repealed the Townshend Act except the tax on paper.
Explain the composition of “Three Estates of France”.
Merchants of ______ organized boycott of British goods.
What do you know about the Native Americans?
Which of the following Acts required the colonies to pay for the cost of keeping British VA A- troops in America?
Mention the attempts made by Britain to establish colonies in America.
Answer all questions given under the heading.
Plantations and the slave labor
- Why did the southern states resort to acquiring slaves from Africa?
- How were these slaves treated?
- Did the Northern state resort to acquiring slaves? Give reasons.
- What happened to the Native Americans?
