Causes and Events of the American Revolution

Which concern of the colonists led to the American Revolution?

• opposition to British tax policies

• Fear of attacks by American Indians

• Desire for greater religious freedom

• Increasing immigration from countries other than Britain

British colonists object to the Proclamation of 1763 because they -

• feared it would provoke attacks from American Indains

• did not want to share control of the fur trade with France

• resent the limits it imposed on westward expansion

• wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• "He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."

• "For imposing Taxes on us without our consent."

• He has refused to Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

• "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

Why were the colonists upset about the taxes?

• the colonists were not upset; they agreed to the taxes

• because the taxes were only for the rich people

• because they had no representatives in Parliament

• because the taxes came from France

.The 1765 act that taxed all paper and printed goods in the colonies was called the ____________.

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

• Quartering Act

What did the colonists call the laws that were passed as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Quartering Act

Why did England start placing taxes on the colonies?

• To pay the cost for new buildings

• To show colonists who is in charge

• To build roads in the Ohio River Valley

• To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War

Which of the following is a action used by colonist to fight British taxes?

• boycotting

• voting

• the colonists did not fight the taxes

• walk-outs

What did the Stamp Act put a tax on?

• glass, paint, lead, paper, and tea

• Tea

• Food

• newspapers, contracts, pamphlets and court documents—even on playing cards.  

The Sons of Liberty were Patriots or Loyalists?

• Patriots

• Loyalists