04/08 American Revolution Homework (STAAR Study Sheet)

The Treaty of Paris was signed after the U.S. defeated the British at-

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord

• Bunker Hill

Following the Boston Tea Party, the British passed the (a)   to punish the colonists.

• Tea Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

The (a)   prevented colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains. They resented it because it limited ​ (b)   .

• Great Compromise

• Monroe Doctrine

• Proclamation of 1763
• Oregon Treaty

• expansion

According to the (a)   , all people have rights from birth including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This document was written by ​ (b)   .

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Monroe Doctrine

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

-1st Constitution for the U.S.

-No executive branch

-Congress can negotiate treaties

The list above describes the-

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Charter of Privileges

(a)   is a belief the colonists had that the British could not tax them without their permission (no taxation without representation.)

• Manifest Destiny

• Consent of the governed
• Civic responsibility

• Sectionalism

Which of the following events would be considered a battle of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.

Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.

When colonists shouted "No Taxation without Representation", they were denying Parliament's power to

• Legislate for the colonies in any matter whatsoever.

• Levy revenue-raising taxes on the colonies.

• Enforce the old Navigation Laws.

• Regulate trade in the empire.

Why did Britain begin imposing taxes on the 13 colonies?

• To recover debts from the French and Indian War and cover military expenses.
• To establish a new currency for the colonies.
• To promote trade with Europe.
• To punish the colonies for rebellion.