Causes of American Revolution Pool

Which of the following was a result of colonial legislatures’ conflict with royal governors prior to the American Revolution?

• The royal governors gained full control over the colonies.

• Colonial legislatures were often able to control their own pay.

• Colonial legislatures were always able to overrule the royal governors.

• The British government completely abandoned the colonies.

The term “salutary neglect” refers to:

• The British government’s strict enforcement of colonial laws.

• The British policy of allowing the colonies to govern themselves for a period.

• The British enforcing a high level of taxation in the colonies.

• The colonies’ constant rebellion against British rule.

What event marked the end of “salutary neglect” and led to increasing tensions between the British government and the American colonies?

• The end of the French and Indian War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The passage of the Stamp Act

• The formation of the First Continental Congress

The Social Contract Theory, proposed by John Locke, stated that:

• Governments should control all aspects of citizens' lives.

• Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed.

• Citizens must follow the laws without question.

• Individuals must rebel against the government at all times.

What was the primary effect of the First Great Awakening on the colonies?

• It led to the unification of the colonies through religion.

• It caused the colonies to abandon Christianity.

• It encouraged colonists to support the British government.

• It led to widespread conflict between different religious groups.

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the First Great Awakening?

• Greater religious tolerance.

• An increase in religious freedom and personal connections to God.

• A unified religion in the colonies.

In the context of mercantilism, why did the British place restrictions on colonial trade?

• To promote free trade between colonies and other countries.

• To ensure that the colonies could build strong industries.

• To benefit Great Britain economically at the expense of the colonies.

• To encourage the colonies to rebel against the British government.

The Triangular Trade benefited Great Britain because:

• It allowed the colonies to trade freely with any other country.

• The colonies sent raw materials to Britain, which then sold manufactured goods at a profit.

• It gave the colonies a chance to establish their own industries.

• The colonies traded directly with France and Spain.

The French and Indian War led to an increase in tensions between the British government and the American colonies because:

• The colonies successfully defeated the French without British help.

• The British government expected the colonies to help pay for the war’s expenses.

• The colonies lost valuable land to the French.

• The war unified the colonies in opposition to the British.

What was the British response to the colonial protests against the Stamp Act?

• They repealed the Stamp Act and passed the Townshend Acts.

• They sent more British soldiers to enforce the tax.

• They ignored the protests and raised taxes further.

• They declared martial law in the colonies.