TFTC: Causes of the American Revolution

Front

Why was gaining land in North America a problem for Britain?

Back

It could lead to wars with Native Americans

Front

What law did the British pass to prevent wars with Native Americans?

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Front

What was the first tax put on the colonists?

Back

Sugar Act

Front

What law led to the creation of the Sons of Liberty?

Back

Stamp Act

Front

What is the purpose of a boycott?

Back

To cause economic pain in order to change things

Front

What was the Boston Massacre?

Back

British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists.

Front

What caused the Boston Tea Party?

Back

The colonists hated the Tea Act

Front

What laws did the British pass to punish Boston for the Tea Party?

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

Which of the following did the Intolerable Acts do? Create the Dominion of New England, Create a tax on bread, Shut down Boston Harbor, Punish Virginia

Back

Shut down Boston Harbor