Causes of the American Revolution: Fortune

Multiple Choice

Why was the Proclamation of 1763 significant in the events leading up to the American Revolution?

• It limited colonial expansion and angered colonists

• It granted independence to the colonies

• It ended all British taxation policies

• It established a new colonial government

Open Ended

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War set the stage for future conflicts between Britain and its American colonies?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were causes of the French and Indian War?

• The British wanted to take over the fur trade in the French held territory of North America

• The Native Americans who lost the war are angry with the British

• Colonists wanted to take over French land in North America

• Britain is in debt after the War

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an effect of the French and Indian War?

• The British wanted to take over the fur trade in the French held territory of North America

• Colonists wanted to take over French land in North America

• The British now control all land east of the Mississippi River

• In the 1750's France and Britain were fighting in Europe. The war spreads to North America.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason that the colonists were upset with the actions of the King and Parliament?

• They wanted to expand westward without restrictions.

• They were upset about increased taxes and lack of representation.

• They wanted to remain loyal to Britain.

• They wanted to fight another war with France.

Open Ended

What are some types of taxes that we pay today and who decides on those taxes?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Sugar Act and Stamp Act is correct?

• Both acts only affected merchants

• The Sugar Act affected New England colonies, while the Stamp Act affected a wider group

• The Stamp Act was passed before the Sugar Act

• Both acts were repealed immediately after protests

Open Ended

How did the colonists respond to the Stamp Act, and what actions did they take to express their opposition?

Multiple Choice

Who organized the Sons of Liberty in Boston?

• Samuel Adams

• King George III

• B.W.

• Benjamin Franklin

Multiple Choice

What was one main action taken by the Sons of Liberty in response to the Stamp Act?

• They organized boycotts of British goods.

• They signed a peace treaty with Britain.

• They supported the tax collectors.

• They moved to another colony.

Open Ended

Describe how the colonial response to British acts, such as the Stamp Act and Declaratory Act, contributed to the causes of the American Revolution.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons colonists opposed the Stamp Act, according to the excerpt?

• They were not represented in Parliament.

• They believed in English Liberty.

• They wanted to pay more taxes.

• They felt it was their duty to fight the tax.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did American colonists take in response to the Townshend Acts?

• They organized boycotts of British goods.

• They signed peace treaties with Britain.

• They increased imports from Britain.

• They ignored the new laws.

Open Ended

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War contribute to the causes of the American Revolution?