Causes of the American Revolution Review

Why were colonists upset about the Proclamation of 1763?

• They wanted access the land west of the Proclamation Line

• There were 5 colonists killed at this event.

• They were upset about taxation without representation.

Who were the British fighting against in the French and Indian war?

• The American Colonists

• French and the Scottish

• French and the Native Americans

• The French and the American Colonists

Which was a major effect of the French and Indian war?

• High taxes on tea

• Proclamation of 1763

• Georgia becomes a colony

• The Boston Massacre

True or False: The Declaration of Independence addresses the idea that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights that should be protected by the goverment.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the American Patriots wanted independence from Great Britain?

• Liberty

• Taxation without Representation

• Lack of trade with the British

• Standing Armies

What do American colonists mean by "No Taxation without Representation"?

Why were the NC Regulators protesting the colonial government?

• Corrupt government officials

• Restrictions on trade

• Restrictions on land where they can settle

The (a)   Act required American Colonists to house British soldiers.

Which event led to the establishment of the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts?

• Boston Massacre

• Stamp Act Congress

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

At the Battle of (a)   , we are unsure whether the American Patriots or the British Army fired first to take the first shot of the American Revolution.