Causes of the American Revolution

What was the main cause of the Stamp Act?

• The desire to assert British authority over the American colonies.

• The need to fund public education in the colonies.

• The influence of French and Indian War veterans in the British government.

• The need for revenue to pay off the debt incurred by the British government during the French and Indian War.

When was the Stamp Act passed?

• March 22, 1766

• March 22, 1775

• March 22, 1765

• March 22, 1785

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To enforce British control over the American colonies.

• To establish a postal system in the American colonies.

• To promote unity among the American colonies.

• To raise revenue from the American colonies.

What was the slogan used by the colonists to protest against the Stamp Act?

• Taxation is necessary for representation

• No taxation without representation

• Colonists should pay more taxes

• Stamp Act is fair and just

What event led to the passing of the Intolerable Acts?

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• Stamp Act Congress

What were the Intolerable Acts also known as?

• Coercive Acts

• Restrictive Acts

• Oppressive Acts

• Inflexible Acts

Which city's harbor was closed as a result of the Intolerable Acts?

• Charleston

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

Who organized the Boston Tea Party?

• American Revolutionaries

• Boston Tea Party Organization

• Daughters of Liberty

• Sons of Liberty

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

• Protest against the Tea Act

• Protest against unfair trade practices

• Protest against British rule

• Protest against high taxes

Who would colonists tar and feather?

• The King

• Parliment

• Tax Collectors

• Patriots