Causes of American Revolution

What was one cause of the American Revolution? 

• The writings of prominent Loyalists 
• The Olive Branch Petition 
• Dispute over the Ohio River Valley 
• No taxation without representation

American colonists who favored American independence were known as 

• Loyalists
• Patriots
• Minutemen
• Militia 

What law made it illegal for the colonists to live west of the Appalachian Mountains?

• Proclamation of 1963
• Proclamation of 1973
• Proclamation of 1763
• Proclamation of 1873

What slogan did colonists use to protest the fact they were being taxed without any say in Parliament?

• Taxation without representation
• No taxation without representation
• No taxation with representation
• Taxation with representation

Who is known as the first person killed in the fight for freedom?

• Phyllis Wheatley
• Crispus Attucks
• Ben Franklin
• Paul Revere

Who Organized the Boston tea Party?

• Colonists
• Sons of liberty
• The British
• King Charles III

What act was the cause of the Boston Tea party?

• The Townshend act
• Tea Act
• Sugar Act
• Boston Massacre

What did the British Parliament make the colonists pay?

• Taxes
• Fees
• Gold and Spices
• Cupcakes and Twinkies

The Sons of Liberty dressed as _______ when they raided the ship during the Boston Tea Party.

• circus clowns
• grizzly bears
• Red Coats
• Mohawk Indians

What was it called when the colonists were forced to house British soldiers?

• Babysitting
• Quartering
• Hospitality
• Kidnapping