French & Indian War and American Revolution SSUSH3 and SSUSH4

Front

What is the key reason that the French & Indian War led to the American Revolution?

Back

The British increased taxation on the American colonies to pay off the large debt from the war

Front

Because the British raised taxes on the American colonists without their consent, what logical outcome occurred?

Back

American colonists protested and it eventually led to the American Revolution

Front

Who were the Daughters of Liberty and how did they support the American Revolution?

Back

They ensured that the colonial boycott of British goods would be successful by making their own clothing, and other resources.

Answer explanation

The Daughters of Liberty were the counterparts to the Sons of Liberty. During the colonial boycott of the Stamp Act, they worked to make their own clothing and other material goods to help the colonists successfully avoiding buying British goods.

Front

Which title below would be the best for this outline?
- boycotts
- general unrest
- written protests
- destruction of property

Back

Colonial America Reacts to Unpopular British Acts/Taxes

Answer explanation

The most appropriate title for this outline would be "Colonial America Reacts to Unpopular British Acts/Taxes". Because the American colonists were being taxed without representation, they organized boycotts, wrote protests, and destroyed property. These acts contributed to the general unrest in the American colonies.

Front

What was the function of the Committees of Correspondence formed by colonial leaders as the American colonies sought independence from Great Britain?

Back

They worked to set up necessary resources, governance, and support to fight back against Great Britain.

Answer explanation

The answer is D. The Committees of Correspondence were set up across colonial America. These Committees worked together to coordinate their next steps and gather supplies and resources to fight back against Great Britain.

Front

Who were the Sons of Liberty and what was their role in colonial America?

Back

An American political organization. They protested (sometimes violently) against British taxes.

Answer explanation

The Sons of Liberty were an American political organization dedicated to protesting British taxes and acts within the American colonies. One of their most famous protests was the Boston Tea Party. A protest against the Tea Act that involved throwing British tea into Boston Harbour.

Front

Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

Back

To convince the American colonists that monarchy was not the best form of government. They should have a government that would protect their natural rights.

Answer explanation

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argues that the American colonies should no longer remain loyal to Great Britain. Paine explains that monarchies do not protect people's natural rights. He says that the only form of government that would work is one that protects people's rights.

Front

When colonists were forced to pay taxes like the Stamp Act, what did they say in response? "No taxation without ________________"

Back

Representation

Front

After the Boston Tea Party, what did Great Britain do to the colonies in response?

Back

They passed a series of acts known as the Intolerable Acts.

Answer explanation

The Intolerable Acts were passed to punish the American colonies (especially Boston/Massachusetts) for the Boston Tea Party. There were 4 separate acts:

-Closing of Boston Port until the amount of tea lost was repaid.

-The removal of Massachusetts Chater

-British officials were no longer able to be prosecuted by colonial authorities.

-Colonists would have to feed and house British soliders.

Front

Why was the First Continental Congress convened?

Back

To decide how to respond to the Intolerable Acts.

Answer explanation

The First Continental Congress was convened to create a response to the Intolerable Acts. They decided to boycott British goods and beginning training their own militias.