Multiple choice

The American Revolution began because the Colonialists protested

  1. the British plan to sell the colonies to Mexico

  2. the British plan to give the slaves a free state (Virginia)

  3. being taxed without representation in the British Parliament

  4. being ordered by King George to kill the native Americans
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The American Revolution was largely sparked by colonial opposition to British policies, specifically the imposition of taxes without colonial representation in the British Parliament.

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