Causes of the American Revolution

Front

American colonists were asked to cover the cost of the French and Indian War by paying _____.

Back

taxes

Front

The Sugar Act angered many colonists because it required them to pay a _____ on goods brought into the colonies.

Back

tax

Front

Colonists who supported the actions of the British government were known as _____.

Back

loyalist

Front

Many colonists were against the Stamp Act because it was an example of taxation without _____.

Back

representation

Front

The Sons of Liberty protested the tax on tea with an action that later became known as the ______.

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

The _______________ acts were taxes on imported goods, such as glass, lead, paint, and tea.

Back

Townshend acts

Front

Why did the king begin to tax the colonists?

Back

He needed money to pay off war debts from the French and Indian War.

Front

Some people wanted to support the king of England and remain under his leadership. They were called:

Back

Loyalists

Front

American colonists who opposed the British and wanted independence were known as:

Back

Patriots

Front

The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization that sometimes used violence to protest unfair taxes.

Back

True