Causes of the American Revolution

Causes of the American Revolution

Mercantilism- the idea that the 13 Colonies existed to provide the mother country with goods and raw materials

Multiple Choice

True or False: Mercantalism is the belief that the 13 Colonies existed to give the mother country (england) raw materials and goods

• True

• False

Salutary Neglect

Remember that England and France hated each other. Look at the picture to the right. Notice that the 13 Colonies and French territory are very close. What do you think is going to happen between them?

Multiple Choice

The French and Indian War was fought between

• The Colonists and England VS. Native Americans and the French

• England vs. The Colonists

Multiple Choice

The French and Indian War was fought over the

• Ohio River Valley

• Louisiana