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Life in the UK Test practice question 250 of 302

What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?

  1. The British government wanted to control their borders
  2. They were running out of resources
  3. The British government wanted to tax them
  4. There were not enough jobs for the local people

Answer: C — The British government wanted to tax them

About this question

This is a free practice question from the A Global Power topic in the History of the UK chapter. This part of the history syllabus covers the long period in which Britain built trade links, industry and influence far beyond its own islands. Questions tend to focus on industry, exploration, empire and the social change that came with them.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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