Review Causes of the American Revolution

Multiple Choice

King George III needed money to pay for the war so he decided to _____________ the colonies. 

• yell

• tax

• go to war

• sell 

Multiple Choice

In 1753-1764, the _____________________ was fought between England and the French and it cost England a lot of money. 

• American Revolution 

• Battle of Trenton 

• French & Indian War

• Boston Tea Party

Multiple Choice

Which of these would NOT have been taxed by the Stamp Act?

• Tea

• Paper

• Playing Cards

Multiple Choice

The Stamp Act forced the colonists to purchase a stamp for very paper item they purchased or used. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Why did Britain start taxing the colonists in 1764?

• Britain was in debt after spending so much money trying to find the lost colonists.

• Britain was in debt after spending so much money on Jamestown after the Starving Time.

• Britain was in debt after winning the French and Indian War.

• Britain was in debt after losing the French and Indian War.