Revolutionary War

How did the aftermath of the Proclamation of 1763 show the growing tension between Parliament and the colonies?

• The colonists were pleased with the restrictions placed on their rights
• The Parliament and the colonies worked together harmoniously
• Many angry settlers ignored the proclamation and moved westward.

• The Proclamation of 1763 had no impact on the relationship between Parliament and the colonies

The essential idea behind the British mercantilist system was that

• the wealth and power of a nation depended on its ability to maintain a balanced trade
• economic growth in the colonies should benefit Britain.

• the wealth and power of a nation depended on its ability to import more than it exported

• the wealth and power of a nation depended on its ability to rely solely on domestic trade

What was the colonists’ main argument against the Stamp Act?

• The Stamp Act was beneficial
• The colonists had no representatives in Parliament.

• Taxation with representation
• No taxation at all

Why did the colonists object so strongly to writs of assistance?

• Violation of rights and privacy
• They were not concerned about their rights and privacy
• They were happy with the writs of assistance
• They wanted to support the British government

Why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of participation in the Boston Massacre?

• He wanted to sabotage the American Revolution
• He was bribed by the British government
• He believed in the principle of a fair trial and the right to legal representation.
• He was sympathetic towards the British soldiers

How did the French and Indian War lead to conflicts and actions that contributed to the start of the American Revolution?

• No impact on the relationship between the British government and the American colonists
• Increased tensions between the British government and the American colonists
• Improved relations between the British government and the American colonists
• Decreased tensions between the British government and the American colonists

What is the major cause of the Revolutionary War?

• Desire for independence from British rule
• Disagreement over taxation policies
• Conflict over religious freedom
• Desire for economic prosperity

How did the colonist get British tax laws repealed?

• Military intervention and armed rebellion
• Negotiation and compromise
• Boycott and petitions
• Acceptance and compliance

What role did the committees of correspondence play?

• Negotiating trade agreements with European countries
• Organizing military attacks against the British
• Imposing taxes on the colonies
• Coordinating communication and cooperation among the colonies

How did the Boston Massacre influence the colonists' feelings toward Britain?

• It increased their resentment towards Britain
• It made them indifferent towards Britain
• It made them more supportive of Britain
• It had no impact on their feelings towards Britain