Causes of the American Revolution

Which of these statements describes a major reason for the conflict between Britain and France in the Ohio Valley?

• The English wanted the land and resources of the Ohio River Valley
• the series of forts the English built along the Ohio River
• the Spanish-French alliance against the English
• The French wanted the English to eat more croissants.

Why was the war named the “French and Indian War”?

• England fought against France and its Indian allies.
• France fought against the Indians.
• England and France fought against the Indians.
• France fought against England and its Indian allies.

Why did fighting break out at Lexington and Concord in April 1775?

• Minutemen attacked a British fort.
• Colonists refused to let British troops stay in their homes.
• British troops tried to seize colonists’ arms and ammunition.
• Patriot militia tried to seize British arms and ammunition.

What was the historical importance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

• Minutemen attacked a British fort.
• The outcome proved that militias were no match for British troops.
• The fighting ended colonists’ resistance to British authority.
• The fighting signaled the start of the American Revolution.

In response to the incident, Parliament passed four laws.  These laws were so harsh that colonists called them the Intolerable Acts.  The first act closed the port of Boston.  Two others increased the powers of the royal governor, abolished the upper house of the Massachusetts legislature, and cut the powers of town meetings.  Now, anyone accused of murdering a British colonial official could be tried in Britain, rather than in the colonies.  Finally, a fourth law strengthened the 1765 Quartering Act. What is the definition of intolerable?

• Capable of being endured
• Unendurable; Insufferable
• agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent
• stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules,requirements, obligations, etc.

In response to the incident, Parliament passed four laws.  These laws were so harsh that colonists called them the Intolerable Acts.  The first act closed the port of Boston.  Two others increased the powers of the royal governor, abolished the upper house of the Massachusetts legislature, and cut the powers of town meetings.  Now, anyone accused of murdering a British colonial official could be tried in Britain, rather than in the colonies.  Finally, a fourth law strengthened the 1765 Quartering Act. Which phrase from the passage provides the best clue to the meaning of intolerable?

• “increased the powers of the royal governor”
• “laws were so harsh”
• “In response to the incident”
• "cut the powers of town meetings"

 One year later, Parliament passed the Quartering Act.  The purpose of the Quartering Act was to save money.  To enforce the Proclamation of 1763, Britain kept about 10,000 soldiers in the colonies.  The act required colonists to quarter British troops and provide them with food and other supplies.  The colonists protested angrily about having to give shelter to soldiers.  Once again, the colonists complained that Parliament was violating their rights. What is the definition of a quarter?

• to take up; lodge
• to refuse to agree or accede to
• to consent or agree to
• to write (something) on the back of a document, paper, etc.

 One year later, Parliament passed the Quartering Act.  The purpose of the Quartering Act was to save money.  To enforce the Proclamation of 1763, Britain kept about 10,000 soldiers in the colonies.  The act required colonists to quarter British troops and provide them with food and other supplies.  The colonists protested angrily about having to give shelter to soldiers.  Once again, the colonists complained that Parliament was violating their rights. Which phrase from the passage provides the best clue to the meaning of quarter?

• “to save money”
• “provide them with food and other supplies”
• “to give shelter to soldiers”
• "act required colonists"

What was the purpose of the event represented on the map by the heavy black line?

• to increase British power in the colonies
• to please French fur traders
• to help the Native Americans keep their land
• to stop Native American and colonists from fighting over land

Which river marked the western border of British-controlled lands?

• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nile
• Ohio