Factors of the American Revolution

What was one of the main economic reasons for the American Revolution?

• The desire to establish a monarchy in America

• The imposition of taxes without representation

• The need for more farmland

• The demand for more luxury goods

Which act imposed by the British government taxed paper, paint, glass, and tea?

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Acts

• The Tea Act

• The Intolerable Acts

What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

• To address colonial grievances against British policies

• To form a new colonial government

Which event is considered the starting point of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

• It marked the end of British rule in America

• It was a protest against the Tea Act and British taxation

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution

• It led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution

Which document formally declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which social factor contributed to the American Revolution?

• The desire for a stronger monarchy

• The influence of Enlightenment ideas

• The need for more trade with Britain

• The popularity of British culture

What role did the French and Indian War play in the American Revolution?

• It strengthened the relationship between Britain and the colonies

• It led to increased British debt and subsequent taxation of the colonies

• It resulted in the colonies gaining independence

• It caused the colonies to seek help from Spain

Which group was formed to coordinate resistance against British policies?

• The Loyalists

• The Sons of Liberty

• The Redcoats

• The British Parliament