Causes of the American Revolution

What is the relationship between these two maps?

• North America before and after the American Civil War

• North America before and after the American Revolution

• North America before and after the founding of Jamestown

• North America before and after the French and Indian War

After which event would this newspaper headline MOST LIKELY have appeared in colonial newspapers?

"Great Britain says "NO!" to colonists wanting to move West of Appalachians"

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The French and Indian War

Which statement is MOSTLY true about the colonies after the French and Indian War?

• Most colonists wanted to return to England after the war.

• Most colonists agreed with the new taxes to pay for the war.

• Most colonists disagreed with the new taxes to pay for the war.

• Most colonists lost interest in gaining independence after the war.

Why did colonists think the British treated them unfairly?

• The British refused to send soldiers to protect the colonists.

• The British did not treat them the same as other British citizens.

• The British did not allow the colonists to make money in the colonies.

• The British took advantage of the natural resources found in the colonies.

Which of the following happened next in the American Revolution after Great Britain wins the French and Indian War and has to pay for the expensive war?

• Colonists boycotted British tea.

• The Stamp Act was passed by Great Britain.

• Colonists armed themselves to fight the British.

• The Boston Massacre was reported in newspapers.

Which of the following BEST explains the phrase “No taxation without representation?”

• Colonists did not like being taxed without collecting more stamps for official documents.

• Colonists did not like being taxed without having a representative in the British government.

• Colonists did not like being taxed without gaining more lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Colonists did not like being taxed without receiving military protection from the British government.

Read this quote:

“Once we had started throwing the tea off the boat, we knew we had started something that would get a big reaction out of King George III.”

-Elijah Smith, December 16, 1763

In which group did this person most likely belong?

• Boston Militia

• Sons of Liberty

• Continental Army

• Stamp Act Brigade

Who were the Daughters of Liberty and how did they affect the American Revolution?

• They were women who remained loyal to Great Britain throughout the entire war.

• They were wives of American soldiers who followed their husbands onto the battlefield.

• They were women who boycotted British goods and made the goods they needed at home.

• They were women who took jobs in factories after most of the men joined the Continental Army.

Why did Paul Revere share his image of the Boston Massacre so soon after it happened?

• to show everyone that taxes are important

• to convince people to turn against Great Britain

• to convince people to stay loyal to Great Britain

• to show everyone the colonists were aggressive

Which statement BEST completes the flow-chart?

• Great Britain orders troops to leave colonies.

• Great Britain issues the Proclamation of 1763.

• Great Britain closes Boston’s port and passes unfair laws.

• Great Britain stops allowing the colonies to trade with each other.