Causes of the American Revolution

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are all rights that are considered -

• transferable

• inherited

• unalienable

• legislated

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• "He refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."

• "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."

• "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

• "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses."

Colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they -

• feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians.

• did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.

• resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.

• wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.

Unalienable rights are rights that people -

• have as a result of being human.

• earn by demonstrating loyalty to their government.

• receive by becoming citizens of a country.

• are granted after enlistment in the military

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

• By introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies

• By requiring colonists to enlist in the military

• By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have

• By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries