Pearson Social Studies Chapter 5

Tensions rose between colonists and Britain because of the Albany Plan, Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act and

• King George III told colonists they were not British citizens

• Britain and France were fighting over land in North America

• There was no colonial representation in Britain's Parliament

• American Indians were fighting with the British in the Ohio River Valley

Which of the following is the cause of the other 3?

• Britain had to raise money to pay for war debts.

• Colonists had to pay a tax on printed materials when they bought them.

• Many colonists protested.

• Many colonists joined the Sons of Liberty or the Daughters of Liberty.

Why did Britain think it had the right to tax the colonies?

• British soldiers were protecting the colonies, and Britain needed the money to pay them.

• Britain hoped that by taxing the colonies it could benefit from American foreign trade.

• Britain was more powerful than the colonies, and the colonies relied on Britain to survive.

• Britain needed money to pay for wars with France so all British colonies were required to help.

Which of the following illustrates a form of protests against British taxation of the colonies?

• Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan.

• The Sons of Liberty formed as a secret group.

• The Daughters of Liberty spun their own cloth.

• Representatives met at the Stamp Act Congress.

Is the following a cause or an effect? Britain repeals the Townshend Acts but keeps the tax on tea.

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Is the following a cause or effect? Britain passes the Tea Act.

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Is the following a cause or an effect? Britain passes the Coercive Acts.

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Is the following a cause or an effect? A British soldier fires into a crowd after being hit with a stick.

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Is the following a cause or an effect? Britain sends soldiers and warships to Boston.

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Is the following a cause or an effect? Colonists form Committees of Correspondence.

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