Revolution

Front

The excerpt from the Proclamation of 1763 created dissatisfaction with the colonists because —

Back

in trying to keep peace with the Indians, Great Britain was keeping the settlers from moving westward

Front

In order to help maintain British troops in the colonies, Great Britain had to impose —

Back

taxes

Front

Which law restricted settlers from moving west?

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Front

What was the primary issue that made the colonists want to rebel against Great Britain?

Back

The colonists had no representation in Parliament.

Front

To help pay for the French and Indian War, what did Great Britain force on the colonists?

Back

Taxes

Front

The area in gray was the subject of what mandate from Great Britain to the colonists?

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Front

American newspapers printed this mark in reaction to the —

Back

Stamp Act

Front

The Declaration of Independence professed a unique concept of government because it centered around —

Back

the rights of those governed

Front

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back

To claim independence from Great Britain

Front

Which of the following is NOT a key philosophy of the Declaration of Independence?
People have the right to a trial by their peers.
People establish government to protect those rights.
Government derives power from the people.
People have “certain unalienable rights.”

Back

People have the right to a trial by their peers.