Road to Revolution

What did the British start imposing on the colonists to help with their debt?

• Taxes and other policies

• Free trade agreements

• Military drafts

• Educational reforms

Why did the British impose taxes on the colonists?

• To help with their debt

• To promote tourism

• To build new schools

• To improve transportation

What was the general reaction to the Stamp Act in the American colonies?

• Acceptance

• Indifference

• Opposition

• Support

What is the significance of the Stamp Act in American history?

• It marked the beginning of American independence

• It was a major cause of colonial unrest

• It was a successful tax policy

• It was a peaceful agreement

What did the Townshend Acts increase in the American colonies?

• Tensions

• Peace

• Trade

• Unity

What was the nature of the laws passed in the Townshend Acts?

• Taxation laws

• Trade agreements

• Military alliances

• Cultural exchanges

What did the Townshend Acts contribute to in the colonies?

• Colonial resentment

• Economic growth

• Political unity

• Cultural harmony

How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Where would British officials accused of crimes stand trial according to the Intolerable Acts?

• In Britain

• In Massachusetts

• In New York

• In Canada

What was suspended in Boston under the Intolerable Acts?

• The legislature

• The court system

• The trade routes

• The postal service