Causes of the American Revolution Review

What caused the French and Indian War?

• Dispute over land in the Ohio Valley

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements

• Alliance with Native American tribes

George Washington emerged as a leader in the French and Indian War by:

• Leading a successful surprise attack against the French

• Negotiating a peace treaty with the Native Americans

• Becoming a prominent political figure in Virginia

• Serving as a British ambassador to France

Identify the effects of the French and Indian War.

• Increased British debt and taxation in the colonies

• Strengthened French control in North America

• Led to the American Revolution

• Established peaceful relations with Native Americans

How did the colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763? What was the significance of Pontiac’s War?

• The colonists were pleased and supported the Proclamation; Pontiac's War had no significant impact.

• The colonists were angered by the Proclamation; Pontiac's War highlighted tensions between Native Americans and colonists.

• The colonists ignored the Proclamation; Pontiac's War was a minor conflict with little significance.

• The colonists celebrated the Proclamation; Pontiac's War led to peaceful relations with Native Americans.

What did King George III and British finance minister George Grenville decide to do to help pay for the cost of the French and Indian War?

• Impose new taxes on the American colonies

• Seek financial aid from France

• Cut military spending

• Increase trade with Native American tribes

Which of the following acts or events was a cause of the American Revolution due to the colonists' reaction?

• Quartering Act

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• All of the above

The phrase “No taxation without representation” refers to the colonists’ argument that the taxes violated their rights as citizens. Why did they protest British taxation?

• They believed they should not be taxed without having representatives in the British Parliament.

• They wanted to pay more taxes to support the British government.

• They were against any form of government and taxation.

• They wanted to establish their own currency.

What were the causes and effects of the Boston Tea Party? How was Boston punished?

• The Boston Tea Party was caused by the Tea Act and led to the American Revolution. Boston was punished with the Intolerable Acts.

• The Boston Tea Party was caused by the Stamp Act and led to the French Revolution. Boston was punished with increased taxes.

• The Boston Tea Party was caused by the Sugar Act and led to the Civil War. Boston was punished with military occupation.

• The Boston Tea Party was caused by the Townshend Acts and led to the War of 1812. Boston was punished with trade restrictions.

The First Continental Congress met in 1774. What did they decide to do?

• Declare independence from Britain

• Boycott British goods

• Form a new government

• Request military aid from France

What happened at Lexington and Concord?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The first battles of the American Revolutionary War

• The Boston Tea Party

• The drafting of the U.S. Constitution