Causes of 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

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

Colonists in Massachusetts felt that to ______, or provide housing for, British soldiers was intolerable.

Back

quarter

Front

___ and ___ fought against each other in the French and Indian War.

Back

Britain and France

Front

Britain and France both wanted control of the _____: Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, Ohio River Valley.

Back

Ohio River Valley

Front

Why did the French want control over the Ohio River Valley?

Back

for fur trade

Front

Why did the British want control over the Ohio River Valley?

Back

for farming and waterways

Front

What was another name for the French and Indian War?

Back

The Seven Years War