Causes of the American Revolution

What action did King George take after the French and Indian War that colonists felt unfairly restricted their ability to move west?

• He dumped the colonists' tea into the harbor.

• He passed the Stamp Act.

• He declared the Proclamation of 1763.

• He gave the colonies to the French.

Which British act is being discussed in this quote?

"Why should I have to spend my money on British soldiers? Can't they buy their own cider, candles, and fuel? Can't they find their own place to stay?"

• Stamp Act

• Quartering Act

• Townsend Acts

• The Tea Act

Why did the king begin to tax the colonists?

• He wanted more money to make England more powerful.

• He needed money to pay for new soldiers in Boston.

• He needed money to pay off war debts from the French and Indian War.

• He did not approve of the colonies.

What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?

• Colonists were banned from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• The Proclamation ended the French and Indian War.

• Colonists were encouraged to begin settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• The Proclamation proclaimed independence for the American colonists.

What problem did winning the French and Indian War cause for the British?

• They lost their land in America.

• They owed a lot of money.

• They gained more land in America.

• The lost all of their trade partners.

Why were the French and British fighting?

• They were fighting over ports in New England.

• They were fighting over the land in the Ohio River Valley area.

• They were fighting over what is now Florida.

• The British wanted to protect the Native Americans.

What lands were give to Britain as a result of the Treaty of Paris? Select all that apply.

• most of Canada

• Florida

• Texas

• French lands west of the Mississippi River

• French lands east of the Mississippi River

Which British Act is being discussed in the quote below?

"Britain cannot tax the molasses we buy just because they spent too much money fighting France!"

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Quartering Act

• Molasses Act

Which British act is being discussed here?

"Not another tax!!! I will not pay for a stamp on my newspaper!"

• Sugar Act

• Quartering Act

• Stamp Act

• Molasses Act

What is a boycott?

• a protest in which people refused to buy certain products

• a tax King George III created

• a violent protest