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2025 version (128 questions)Updated for the Oct 20, 2025 testA: Colonial Period and Independence

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

Answer

  • High taxes
  • Taxation without representation
  • British soldiers stayed in Americans’ houses (boarding, quartering)
  • They did not have self-government
  • Boston Tea Party (Tea Act)

Explanation

Americans declared independence over high taxes, taxation without representation, soldiers quartered in their homes, lack of self-government, and the Boston Tea Party. USCIS accepts high taxes, taxation without representation, British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses, they did not have self-government, or the Boston Tea Party.

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