S2 US Background and causes

Which of the description was NOT the reason why British travelled to North America?

• To pursue wealth

• To have religious freedom

• To gain independence from Britain

• Encouraged by the Geographical Discovery

Why did the North American colonists start the American Revolution? (You can choose more than one answer)

• They wanted British governors to rule them

• They were encouraged by the ideas of natural rights

• Their autonomous power was taken away by Britain.

• They were forced to accept trade regulations that harmed their benefits.

Which of the following description was NOT the powers of the local councils in the 17th century?

• Mobilize militias

• Appoint governors

• Pass laws

• Collect taxes

After Britain tightened the governance of the Thirteen Colonies, the British governors could ____ ___________ made by local councils.

Which event made Britain started controlling the Thirteen Colonies strictly?

• The Seven Years' War

• The Sugar Act

• The establishment of local councils

• The Enlightenment

After introducing the act(s), the North American colonists needed to pay tax for imported paper and tea.

• Stamp Act

• Coercive Act

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

When the North American colonists were discontented with the Births Parliament, they cried with this slogan, 'No taxation without ______________!'.

This person wrote a book called the ______ _____ to encouraged Americans to fight for their independence.