Causes of the American Revolution Recap

Belief British should have permission from colonists to pass taxes

• Consent of the Governed
• France
• Free Enterprise
• Southern Colonies Economy

Which statements reflect the colonists’ feelings after the French and Indian War?

• Colonists felt their rights were violated because they were taxed without their consent.
• Colonists supported England making decisions for them in the colonies.
• Colonists felt they should have a voice in what happens in the colonies.
• Colonists supported being taxed to pay off England’s war debt.

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• A) To encourage colonists to settle in Canada
  

• B) To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
  

• C) To allow colonists to trade with Native Americans
  

• D) To create new colonies in the West

What event is known as the Boston Massacre?

• A) A peaceful protest against taxes
  

• B) A violent clash between British soldiers and colonists
  

• C) A celebration of independence
  

• D) A meeting of colonial leaders

What was one method the Sons of Liberty used to protest British policies?

• A) Writing letters to the King
  

• B) Organizing peaceful parades
  

• C) Boycotting British goods
  

• D) Making treaties with Native Americans

What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

• The Indians were causing trouble for the British

• The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

• The colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

• The king insisted on ending slavery in the colonies.

Review Question: England (Britain) had imposed (charged) taxes on the colonies as a result of their debt from which war?

• the Civil War

• the Vietnam War

• the French and Indian War

• the Korean War

Answer explanation

Remember... these British taxes are what had made the colonists SO ANGRY against the British, in the first place!

What group led protests and also humiliated tax collectors in the lead up to the Revolution?

• Sons of Freedom

• Sons of Liberty

• Federalists

• Democratic Republicans