American Revolution Reading Quiz

What was one major cause of the American Revolution?

• The Proclamation Line of 1763

• The Boston Tea Party

• The French and Indian War

• The Stamp Act

What is a frontier?

• Edge of a territory

• rights and protections

• freedom from outside control

• when there's a harsh and unfair ruler

A ________________ is money paid to the government to pay for services like the military.

when people vote for somebody to speak on their behalf in the government

• representation

• taxation

• militia

• independence

___________ is when a ruler is being harsh and unfair

What did the Declaration of Independence emphasize?

• The importance of individual rights

• The need for a strong monarchy

• The benefits of British rule

• The importance of trade with Britain

A ______________ is complaint or problem with something unfair

What role did local militias play in the American Revolution?

• They defended their homes and fought against British forces

• They negotiated peace treaties

• They supported British troops

• They focused on trade and commerce

What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• A boundary restricting colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains

• A tax imposed on tea

• A law requiring colonists to house British soldiers

• A trade agreement with Native Americans

What was a significant social change resulting from the American Revolution?

• The questioning of traditional hierarchies

• The establishment of a monarchy

• The increase in British taxes

• The decline in local militias