Prelude to Revolution: Understanding the Causes

What was the primary cause of the Boston Tea Party?

• The British increased the price of tea

• Colonists wanted to protest against the Tea Act, which they felt infringed on their rights

• The British refused to sell tea to the colonists

• Colonists were protesting the Stamp Act

Which event directly followed the Boston Tea Party in the sequence leading up to the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What can be inferred about the colonists' reaction to the Stamp Act?

• They were indifferent to the Stamp Act

• They welcomed the Stamp Act as it provided clear legal procedures

• They were angry and protested because it was a tax imposed without their consent

• They were confused about the purpose of the Stamp Act

Why did the French and Indian War become the first step in the road to revolution?

• Because there were new conflicts with the Native People and Colonists wanted the Redcoats to protect them.

• Because now the Colonists were worried that Spain would invade their territory.

• Because King George had spent a lot of money on the war and felt the colonies should pay for it.

• Because France won a large amount of land in North America.

What effect did the Intolerable Acts have on the American colonies?

• They united the colonies more closely against British rule

• They made the colonies more dependent on Britain

• They had little impact on the colonies' relationship with Britain

• They improved relations between the colonies and Britain

Analyze this primary source excerpt: "The acts of tyranny which have driven us to this..." What event is most likely being referred to here?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The passage of the Intolerable Acts

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What inference can be made about the British government's view of the American colonies?

• They saw the colonies as an integral part of their empire deserving of full rights

• They viewed the colonies primarily as a source of revenue

• They believed the colonies were capable of self-governance

• They felt the colonies needed protection from foreign enemies, justifying their taxes

What were some outcomes of the First Continental Congress?

• The Colonists declared war on England.

• The Colonists organized a militia.

• The Colonists decided to stop paying taxes and obeying the Intolerable Acts.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Why was the Quartering Act so unpopular?

• It allowed British soldiers to stay in the homes of colonists without needing to pay anything.

• It was the first meeting of the Continental Congress

• It resulted in the immediate repeal of the Stamp Act

• It led to the Boston Tea Party

Drawing from the sequence of events, what can be inferred about the progression towards the American Revolution?

• It was a sudden shift caused by a single event

• It was a gradual build-up of grievances and protests against British policies

• It was primarily driven by economic factors with little concern for political rights

• It was instigated by foreign powers to weaken Britain