Chapter 7: The Road to Revolution 1763–1775

What is the title of Chapter 7?

• The American Revolution

• The Road to Revolution

• The Revolutionary War

• The Path to Independence

What kind of event is likely depicted in the image on the cover?

• A peaceful protest

• A revolutionary march

• A diplomatic meeting

• A cultural exchange

What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts as depicted in the cartoon?

• To promote free trade

• To enforce mercantilism

• To encourage colonists to produce more goods

• To reduce taxes on imports.

According to the cartoon, what was the role of England in colonial trade?

• England was a passive observer

• England actively controlled and regulated colonial trade

• England encouraged free trade with other nations

• England had no involvement in colonial trade.

What power did the British Parliament have over colonial laws?

• They could approve them

• They could veto them if they hurt Britain

• They could rewrite them

• They had no power over them

What was the general American sentiment towards the British Parliament's veto power?

• Loved

• Hated

• Indifferent

• Supportive

What was the reaction in America to the British policies?

• Acceptance

• Hatred

• Support

• Indifference

What did the later laws require for European goods?

• Direct shipment to America

• Passage through Britain first

• No tariffs

• Free trade

Who made fortunes smuggling during the time of mercantilism?

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Quartering Act of 1765 require from the colonies?

• To pay taxes on tea

• To provide food and quarters for British troops

• To stop trading with France

• To send soldiers to Britain.