CLOSE REVIEWHow did the Quartering Act of 1765 contribute to the growing sense of American identity and unity?
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The Quartering Act of 1765 required American colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers stationed in the colonies. This act was deeply unpopular as it was seen as an imposition on colonial autonomy and resources. The resentment towards the Quartering Act fostered a sense of shared grievance among the colonists, contributing to the growing sense of American identity. It also encouraged cooperation among the colonies as they collectively resisted what they perceived as unjust British policies, thereby promoting unity.
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What was one of the main colonial grievances against the Quartering Act of 1765?
- A.
It imposed a direct tax on all printed materials.
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It restricted colonial trade with other nations.
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It granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales.
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It was seen as an imposition on colonial autonomy and resources.
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