Government Test part 2

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King George III ordered a _____________ which put a tax on paper goods, to help pay for the French and Indian War.

_______________ counted five slaves as three free people.

On July 4, 1776, members of the Continental Congress believed the colonist had the right to break away from Great Britain and become a free nation . This document, ________, describes charges against King George and declares the colonies independent.

The _______________ were passed by the British Parliament, which restricted the rights of citizens of Boston.

The _____________ is the introductory paragraph of the Constitution that lists the goals for the country.

On September 17, 1787, the writers of the _____________ set up a fairer form of government and to secure peace and freedom, to set up the 3 branches of government, and note the responsibilities of the state and federal government.

At the ____________ delegates met in Philadelphia to discuss how to change the Articles of Confederation.

A tax that not only taxed sugar, but many imported goods such as coffee and cloth was started by the _________________