American Revolution

The original 13 colonies were controlled by which European power?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Germany

Why did the British Parliament create taxes for the colonies?

• To build a stronger navy to protect the colonies

• Help pay the debt from the French and Indian War

• Pay for the upcoming war with France

• Punish colonist for ignoring the proclamation of 1763

This was a tax on all paper goods in the colonies

• Tea Act

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

Sons of Liberty slogan, No_____ without______

• taxation

• consent of the people

• representation

• blessing of King George III

This event was in response to tea being taxed in Boston

• Proclamation of 1763

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War

The social contract theory as used in the Declaration of Independence was most influenced by

• American Colonist

• British Parliament

• Enlightenment Thinkers

• King George III

What two are Enlightenment ideas used in the Declaration of Independence?

• Governments must control the people

• People have certain rights that cannot be taken away

• Petition other countries for help

• Revolt against an unjust government

The job of the government is to....

• Ignore the rights of the people

• Give power and authority to a small group of people

• Protect the peoples rights

• Rule over the people with an iron fist