SS8H3a - Causes of the American Revolution

What was the name of the war fought between the French (and their American Indian allies) and Great Britain (and their American Indian allies) to see who would be the strongest power in North America?

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War (the Seven Year War)

• The Civil War

• World War II

What was issued in 1763 that forbade settlers to move west of the Appalachian mountains?

• the Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act

• The Proclamation of 1763

• the Tea Act

Why did King George III issue the Proclamation of 1763?

• He wanted to keep more settlers from moving to North America.

• He wanted to let the French move west of the Appalachian mountains.

• He wanted to make the colonists' lives difficult.

• He didn't want conflict with the American Indians.

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 put a tax on?

• Paper goods such as deeds, newspapers, and playing cards.

• the Tea Act

• Stamps

• Boston Tea Party

The French and Indian War last seven long years. What was the outcome?

• England lost control of its colonies to the French.

• Native Americans were moved to Canada.

• England won but accrued a large amount of debt.

• Americans had to learn to speak French.

Who issued the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• James Oglethorpe

• King George III

• Tomochichi

• King George II

The colonist ignored the Proclamation Line of 1763.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What were the two main problems Britain faced after the French and Indian War was over?

• War debt and hostile Indians

• War debt and food shortages

• Bad weather and attacks from the Spanish

• French refugees and Spanish attacks

Did the colonists believe they were fairly represented in Parliament?

• YES

• NO

What is a boycott?

• A violent protest

• A written request

• Refusal to buy or use goods and service

• A product the British made better than anyone else