Causes of the American Revolution

According to the theory of mercantilism, the principle purpose of the 13 colonies was to provide Great Britain with -

• Workers and manufactured goods

• Raw materials and markets

• Naval bases

• Military recruits

What war was fought between France and Great Britain to determine control of the Ohio River Valley

• War of 1812

• French and Indian War

• Spanish-American War

• American Revolution

What revenue would Britain use to pay for the French and Indian War?

• Increase in prices on finished goods

• increase in slavery

• Increase in population to North America

• Increase in taxes

Which law passed by Parliament prohibited the crossing of the Appalachian Mountains?

• Stamp Act

• Navigation Act

• Proclamation of 1763

• Townshend Act

How did the colonists feel about the Proclamation of 1763?

• They were pleased with it because the French of Indian War was over and the fighting stopped

• They resented it because they felt like their freedoms had been violated.

• They resented it because settlement limitations were imposed on the colonists

• They were pleased with it because the Native Americans would stop attacking settlements

The American colonists used the slogan "No taxation without Representation", to express their belief in the need for-

• Mercantilism

• Parliament supremacy

• The consent of the governed

Which law passed by Parliament added a tax on sugar and molasses?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

• Quartering Act

Which law passed by Parliament required that all legal documents have an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

• Quartering Act

Which law passed by Parliament implemented a tax on tea, lead, glass, paint, and paper?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

• Quartering Act

Which law passed by Parliament stated the colonists had to provide housing for the British troops?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

• Quartering Act