Causes of the American Revolution

From 1753-1764 England fought the _____________________.

Choose 2 answers

• French and Indian War

• Revolutionary War

• Seven Years War

• Civil War

Who was the king of England during colonial times?

• King John II

• King George III

• King Edward I

• King Henry III

How did King George plan to raise money to pay for the French and Indian War?

• sell tea

• sell land in America

• tax the colonies

• sell newspapers

What was the first tax the king forced on the colonists in 1765?

• Glass Act

• Tea Act

• Quartering Act

• Stamp Act

The Stamp Act was a tax on _____________________.

• printed paper and documents

• mail

• stamps

• glass and paint

The British government was called ________________.

• Continental Congress

• Parliament

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Did the colonists have any vote in the laws that were passed by Parliament?

• yes

• no

What slogan did the colonists use to protest the unfair laws and taxes?

• Just say NO to taxes!

• Give me liberty or give me death!

• No Taxation Without Representation!

• Fight for Freedom!

What items were taxed under the Townshend Act?

• glass

• paint

• lead

• all of these

What law required colonists to provide food and housing for British soldiers?

• Quartering Act

• Housing Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act