Causes of American Revolution Part 2

Front

What was one of the main reasons for colonial resistance movements against British rule?

Back

Lack of representation in Parliament

Front

Which event is often considered the first violent clash between colonists and British soldiers? Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord, Boston Massacre, Battle of Bunker Hill

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

Back

To help the British East India Company make money

Front

How did the colonists respond to the Tea Act?

Back

They organized the Boston Tea Party

Front

What was the Boston Tea Party?

Back

A protest where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

Front

What were the Intolerable Acts?

Back

A series of laws to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party

Front

Which of the following was a consequence of the Intolerable Acts?
Options:
Increased trade with Britain,
Strengthened colonial unity,
The end of the American Revolution,
The repeal of the Stamp Act

Back

Strengthened colonial unity

Front

What was the significance of the Boston Massacre in the American Revolution?

Back

It was used as propaganda to fuel anti-British sentiment

Front

Which colonial group was formed to organize resistance against British policies?

Back

The Sons of Liberty

Front

What was one effect of the Boston Tea Party on the relationship between the colonies and Britain?

Back

It increased tensions and led to harsher British laws.