Causes of the American Revolution

Front

What reason did the American colonists give for protesting British taxes?

Back

They didn't have representation in the British Parliament

Front

What group formed in Boston in 1765 to protest British taxes and laws?

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

Which of the following was not a new law or tax imposed by the British on the American colonies?
Stamp Act,
Sugar Act,
Quartering Act

Back

Social Security Act

Front

What were many of the early colonists trying to escape from by leaving England?

Back

Religious Persecution

Front

True or False: It took several years and many events before the colonists decided to fight for independence.

Back

TRUE

Front

What did patriots in Boston dump into the harbor in a 1773 protest?

Back

Tea

Front

What was the name of the meeting between representatives of 12 of the 13 colonies in 1774?

Back

First Continental Congress

Front

True or False: The increased laws placed on the American colonies divided the colonies further as many supported the British.

Back

FALSE

Front

What nickname did the colonists give to a series of new laws passed by the British to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party?

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

What city did the British blockade to punish the colonists?

Back

Boston