Unit 4: Causes of the American Revolution

Which war led to the end of French power in North America?

• Albany Plan of Union

• French and Indian War

• Treaty of Paris

• Proclamation of 1763

What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?

• To settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To end the French and Indian War

• To create one government for the 13 colonies

• To raise taxes to pay war debt

What did the Treaty of Paris in 1763 accomplish?

• Britain gained Canada and all French lands east of the Mississippi River except New Orleans. Ended the French and Indian War

• Forbade English colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Created a general government for the 13 colonies

What did the Proclamation of 1763 forbid?

• English colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Raising taxes to pay war debt

• Creating a general government for the 13 colonies

• Ending the French and Indian War

What was the purpose of the political cartoon 'Join or Die'?

• To encourage colonists to join together against the French

• To encourage colonists to join together against the British

• To spread ideas to hurt the cause of the French and Indian War

• To spread ideas to help the cause of the French and Indian War

What is the definition of propaganda?

• A law forbidding English colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Spreading of ideas to help cause or hurt an opposing cause

• A new tax on molasses

• A group of Patriots who protested against the taxes and British Parliament

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act in 1764?

• To end the French and Indian War

• To create one government for the 13 colonies

• To raise taxes to pay war debt

• To spread ideas to help the cause of the French and Indian War

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 tax?

• Playing cards and dice

• All of the above

• Legal documents and playing cards

• Almanacs and newspapers

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of colonists who supported the French

• A group of colonists who supported the British Parliament

• A group of British soldiers who fought against the French

• A group of Patriots who protested against the taxes and British Parliament

What does it mean to boycott something?

• To raise taxes to pay war debt

• To cancel something

• To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services

• To spread ideas to help cause or hurt an opposing cause