The American Revolution: Taxes and Colonial Response

What was one of the main causes of the American Revolution according to the passage?

• Imposition of taxes by the British government

• Desire for American colonies to expand westward

• Religious differences between colonists and Britain

• British military presence in the colonies

Which act required the American colonies to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper?

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

• Sugar Act

What was the colonial response to the Stamp Act of 1765?

• Organized protests and formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty

• Acceptance and payment of the tax

• Petitioning the British Parliament for a reduction in tax

• Ignoring the tax and continuing business as usual

What did the Townshend Acts impose duties on?

• Imported goods such as glass, tea, and paper

• All goods produced within the colonies

• Exports from the colonies to Britain

• Luxury items only

What significant event in 1774 brought together representatives from the colonies to discuss their grievances?

• First Continental Congress

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Lexington and Concord