3.5 Flashcard Causes of the American Revolution

Front

The main reason that the colonists protested the taxes and laws placed on them was because:

Back

The colonists felt they were not fairly represented in the British government (Parliament).

Front

Which two countries fought for rights to the rich fur trading territory in the Ohio valley?

Back

France and Great Britain

Front

True or False: The colonists agreed with the Proclamation of 1763 and followed the treaty.

Back

FALSE

Front

Finish the sentence: "No taxation without _____________."

Back

representation

Front

Colonists protested the Stamp Act because they believed in what phrase?

Back

No taxation without representation

Front

Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War? Options: Britain was in debt and needed money, That was the agreement with the Native Americans, They made too much money, Townshend Acts

Back

Britain was in debt and needed money

Front

Which event directly led to the Boston Tea Party?

Back

The Tea Act

Front

What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

Back

The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

Front

England (Britain) had imposed (charged) taxes on the colonies as a result of their debt from which war?

Back

the French and Indian War

Answer explanation

Remember... these British taxes are what had made the colonists SO ANGRY against the British, in the first place!