Causes of the American Revolution 5th Grade

Causes of the American Revolution 5th Grade

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21 Qs

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Causes of the American Revolution 5th Grade

Causes of the American Revolution 5th Grade

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Social Studies

5th - 6th Grade

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Created by

Jennifer Kile

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After the French and Indian War, Parliament passed new laws for the colonies. These laws were passed because Britain
was afraid the French would support the colonies.
was afraid many of the colonists would return to Britain.
needed the colonists to help pay for the war. 
wanted the Native Americans to return to their lands. 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Parliament passed the Tea Act in 1773. This caused colonists to protest in the form of the Boston Tea Party. What was the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists gave dinners to support the sale of the tea. 
Colonists dressed as Indians destroyed the tea. 
Colonists bought tea from other countries. 
Colonists started growing their own tea. 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 1765, Parliament and King George passed the Stamp Act. What was the purpose of this act?
It was to get rid of colonists who were willing to support the king. 
It was to raise money by passing a tax on tea, sugar, and molasses. 
It was to get rid of the French colonists in the Northern colonies. 
It was to raise money by passing a tax on newspapers and other paper documents. 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

There were many reasons why the American Revolution took place between Britain and the colonies. Some of the colonists were unhappy with "no taxation without representation". What does that mean?
The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament. 
The colonists should not be taxed because they could not vote for the King.
The colonists should not be taxed unless the taxes were used in the colonies. 
The colonists should not be taxed because no one should be taxed. 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 1754, war broke out between Britain and France. In Europe it was known as the Seven Years War. When the fighting started in North America it was called the
French and Indian War. 
Revolutionary War.
Civil War.
Mexican War.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During the years before the American Revolution, some colonists formed a group that wanted independence. This group was called the 
Grange.
Sons of Liberty.
Green Mountain Boys.
Regulators.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The tax on all items in the colonies made of paper was called the
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Townshend Act
Boston tea Party

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