The American Revolution

What was the most significant consequence of the French and Indian War?

• Indigenous tribes and British colonist improved their relationship.

• George Washington became the General of the Continental Army.

• Spanish gained land in the Southern Colonies.

• The expense of the war put Great Britain into debt.

Why did King George III sign the Proclamation of 1763?

• To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• To prevent more wars or conflicts with the Indigenous people.

• To prevent colonists from hunting or exploring on Indigenous land.

• All of the above.

Why were the colonists angry about the tax laws passed by the British Parliament?

• They believed they should have a voice in deciding on the laws.

• They thought the taxes were fair.

• They did not have enough money to pay the taxes.

• They thought no one should have to pay taxes.

When colonists refused to buy British goods, this was called...

• a revolution

• a proclamation

• a declaration

• a boycott

Which Act passed by Parliament led to the Boston Tea Party?

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Intolerable Acts

Which of the following was an Intolerable Act?

• Preventing the Massachusetts legislature from making laws.

• Forcing colonists to quarter British soldiers.

• Banning any town meetings not authorized by the governor.

• All of the above.

Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord so important?

• The Minutemen won both battles.

• They marked the end of the French and Indian War.

• They marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

• The British were defeated.

"Taxes may be necessary but there should be no taxation without representation!"

Who would have said this?

• A Patriot

• A Loyalist

Which statement would be most likely made by a Loyalist?

• I can't believe the King wants us to quarter his troops. No British soldiers are staying at my house.

• The King has protected us for many years. It would be treason to go against him.

• I plan to join others in protesting the tax against tea. We will throw the tea into Boston Harbor!

• I agree with Thomas Paine - people should rule themselves. It is time to cut the ties.

Which event happened 1st?

• The Sugar Act and Stamp Act are passed to pay back debt for the French and Indian War. The colonists become angry because they are being taxed with a voice.

• The French and Indian War takes place. British debt grows. New land is won from the French.

• British soldiers fire at citizens in Boston. Crispus Attucks and four other colonists die. It becomes known as the Boston Massacre.