Causes of the American Revolution

Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?

• They wanted more money in the bank.

• They were in debt after the French and Indian War

• They wanted to make the colonists mad for not helping the British against the French.

• They were upset about the Proclamation of 1763

Which statement is MOSTLY true about the colonies after the French and Indian War?

• Most colonists lost interest in gaining independence.

• Most colonists liked the new taxes to pay for the war.

• Most colonists wanted to return to England after the war.

• Most colonists disagreed with the new taxes to pay for the war

The ______________ put a tax on all paper goods after the French and Indian War.

• Stamp Act

• Supplies Act

• Paper Act

• Sugar Act

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

• Colonists were forced to pay additional taxes for moving west.

• Colonists were not allowed to move WEST of the Rocky Mountains.

• Colonists were not allowed to move WEST of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Colonists were not allowed to move SOUTH into Florida.

Which of the following BEST explains the phrase, "No taxation without representation?"

• Colonists did not like being taxed without having a representative in the British government.

• Colonists did not like being taxed without collecting more stamps for official documents. 

• Colonists did not like being taxed without receiving military protection from the British government.

• Colonists did not like being taxed without gaining more lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Who were the Daughters of Liberty and how did they affect the American Revolution?

• They were women who boycotted British goods and made the goods they needed at home.

• They were women who remained loyal to Great Britain throughout the entire war.

• They were women who took jobs in factories after most of the men joined the Continental Army.

• They were wives of American soldiers who followed their husbands onto the battlefield.

Which event is being described?

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Sratoga

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Parade

Why did Paul Revere share his image of the Boston Massacre so soon after it happened?

• to convince people to stay loyal to Great Britain

• to show everyone the colonists were aggressive

• to show everyone that taxes are important 

• to convince people to turn against Great Britain

In which group did this person most likely belong?

• Boston Militia

• Continental Army

• Sons of Liberty

• Stamp Act Police

What event leading up to the American Revolution is shown in this image?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The French and Indian War