EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -More than 2, 000 British soldiers occupied the city of 16, 000 colonists and tried to enforce Britain’s tax laws, like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Boston, Massachusetts was a hotbed of radical revolutionary thought and activity leading up to 1770. In March 1770, British soldiers stationed in Boston opened fire on a crowd, killing five townspeople and infuriating locals.
Detailed explanation-3: -In October 1768, the British army had sent 2, 000 soldiers to Boston that, according to the Quartering Act, were to be housed with the citizenry. The ratio amounted to one soldier for every 12 residents.
Detailed explanation-4: -The presence of British regular troops in the streets of Boston enraged colonists, who now felt they were being occupied by a foreign army. British soldiers faced numerous insults and taunting as they patrolled the streets.