Causes of the American Revolution

What was the name of the region of land that Britain (England) and France fought over?

• Louisiana

• Ohio River Valley

• Texas

• Massachusetts

What was the nickname for the French and Indian War?

• The Native American War

• The British and French War

• The Seven Years War

• The Colonial War

In what year did the French and Indian War officially begin?

• 1756

• 1776

• 1860

• 1899

How many British troops were stationed near the Appalachian mountains as a result of the Stamp Act?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 60,000

What was the Stamp Act a tax on?

• Sugar

• Printed paper and documents

• Tea

• Flour

What was the "slogan" or saying of the colonists who were opposed to the Stamp Act?

• "Colonies unite!"

• "Citizens against unfair taxes!"

• "No taxation without representation!"

• "No taxes!"

The Stamp Act was repealed (or taken away) by the British Parliament

• True

• False

Why did the British Empire say they needed the tax money?

• To pay for protection

• To pay the king

• To pay for more traded goods

• To pay for tea

Who was responsible for the destruction of the tea on the ships in Boston?

• Sons of Anarchy

• Sons of Liberty

• Daughters of Liberty

• British soldiers

Which imports were taxed under the Townsend Act of 1767?

• Glass

• Lead

• Paint

• All of the above