Growing resentment towards the British

What does "Boycott" refer to?

• To buy more goods

• To refuse to buy certain goods or services

• To sell goods at a discount

• To promote a product

What does the map after the "Proclamation of 1763" show?

• Boundaries of British territories

• Routes of early explorers

• Locations of major battles

• Trade routes

What is the purpose of a "Petition"?

• To entertain

• To formally request something from an authority

• To advertise

• To celebrate

Explain the purpose of the ‘Proclamation’.

• Expand colonial territories

• Protect colonists on the border

• Increase trade with Native Americans

• Establish new settlements

What did the Committee of Correspondence report on?

• Trade agreements

• Events happening in Massachusetts

• Military strategies

• Agricultural developments

What was the main reason for the increase in taxes after the Seven Year War?

• To fund new colonies

• To pay off war debt

• To build new roads

• To support the monarchy

Which war is included in the Seven Year War as mentioned in the document?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

What was the primary function of the Committee of Correspondence?

• To draft new laws

• To report events to other colonies

• To negotiate with Native Americans

• To organize military defenses

Look at the image of the ‘Boston Massacre’ on page 150. What is going on in this image?

• British soldiers are opening fire on a crowd of American protestors.

• American soldiers are opening fire on British protestors.

• A peaceful protest is taking place.

• British soldiers are negotiating with American protestors.

Identify five things the ‘STAMP ACT’ of 1765 placed a tax on.

• Paper, legal documents, playing cards, newspapers, marriage papers

• Tea, sugar, stamps, books, clothing

• Furniture, food, weapons, shoes, hats

• Land, houses, livestock, crops, tools