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The American colonies refer to the various regions that were under colonial rule by European powers such as Spain, England, France, or Portugal in North, Central, or South America during the 16th to 18th centuries.

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What factors contributed to the American colonies' growing sense of independence from Britain in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War?
What principle persisted in the American colonies despite changing economic and political contexts?
What was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution in England on its American colonies?
What was one main effect of England's Salutary Neglect policy towards its American colonies?
Which act passed by Britain led to widespread protest in the American colonies, resulting in the Boston Tea Party?
Which social phenomenon primarily drove population growth in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries?
Why did the British Empire impose numerous laws on their American colonies after the Seven Years’ War?
Which group formed the bottom rung of society under Spain's caste system in its American colonies?
Which binding aspect caused European nations to remain invested in their American colonies across the 16th and 17th centuries?
What was a primary cause for the Revolutionary War in the American colonies?
Which legislation resulted in widespread protests in the American colonies and helped spark the Revolutionary War?
What if Britain had decided not to impose taxes on its American colonies; how would that decision impact transatlantic trade?
What was a major consequence of the Glorious Revolution in the American colonies?
Which European political change is comparable to Britain’s imposition of stricter controls on its American colonies following the Seven Years’ War?
Why did tensions between Britain and its American colonies increase after the Seven Year's war?
Which protest marked a turning point in relations between Britain and its American colonies prior to the Revolutionary War?
If Benjamin Franklin hadn't successfully negotiated French support during Revolutionary War, what might be likely scenario for American Colonies?
What event signaled the start of open armed conflict between Great Britain and the American colonies?
What was the primary cause of tension between the American colonies and Britain that led to the revolution?
Which piece of legislation sparked a wave of protests for "No taxation without representation" in the American colonies?

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