Causes of the Revolution

Front

What law stated colonists could NOT settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Front

Which British law was created to stop smuggling while also lowering the tax on sugar and molasses?

Back

Sugar Act

Front

What were Britain and France fighting over in the French and Indian War?

Back

Control of North America

Front

What was the main reason Britain excessively taxed the colonies?

Back

To pay off British debts from the French and Indian War.

Front

What British act taxed almost all printed materials (legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, etc.) in the colonies?

Back

Stamp Act

Front

What was the purpose of the Sons of Liberty?

Back

To serve as a resistance group against British policies.

Front

What complaint did the colonists make against taxation by the British Parliament?

Back

They had no representation in Parliament.

Front

The provisions of the Treaty of Paris included France giving Britain the following:
Options: All lands west of the Mississippi River, All lands east of the Mississippi River, Texas and California, All lands north of the Missouri River

Back

All lands east of the Mississippi River

Front

What was the purpose of the Sons of Liberty?

Back

to serve as a resistance group against British policies

Front

Which of the following is true about vice-admiralty courts?
Options:
These courts were run by British officers.
These courts had juries.
These courts were run by the colonists.
These courts stated the defendant was "innocent until proven guilty."

Back

These courts were run by British officers.