Causes of the Revolutionary War

What did "No taxation without representation" mean to the colonists?

• The colonists only wanted Parliament to tax them.

• The colonists believed that they did not have to pay taxes to England.

• Only elected representatives from the colonies should have the power to create taxes.

• The colonists wanted no taxes.

Which war caused England to go in debt because it was defending land claims in the Ohio River Valley area?

• Revolutionary War

• French and Indian War

• Great Britain and Indian War

• French and Great Britain War

Which law forbade the colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains?

• The Mountain Rule

• The Kings Decree of 1763

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Declaration of Independence

How was Georgia impacted by the Proclamation of 1763

• Georgia gained land in the southern part of the state and westward border became the Mississippi River.

• Georgia had no impact from the war because the colonists did not fight in it.

• The battle allowed the Patriots to take Georgia's backcountry and support the war efforts.

• Loyalist protested Georgia's growth and impact on the Native Americans.

What part of the Declaration of Independence introduces the document and explains the purpose of government?

• The Right to redress Grievances

• Preamble

• Declaration

• Grievances

What part of the Declaration of Independence states "For imposing taxes on us without our consent."

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Declaration

Why were the colonists upset about the new taxes, such as Stamp Act and Sugar Act?

• They believed the King was spending their money unwisely.

• The colonists believed they should have some representation in Parliament in laws concerning them.

• The colonist had never had laws made by England before, and they were confused.

• Many colonist believed that England was trying to separate from the colonies.

Which document issued by the colonies, officially announced the separation from England and create the United States of America?

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Letter of Grievances and Complaints

• The Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

Which law required colonists to pay a tax on printed paper, legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards?

• Postal Act of 1764

• U.S. Postal Service Act

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

Who were the 3 signers on the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?

• Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton

• George Washington, Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett

• Thomas Jefferson, Button Gwinnett, John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington