Week 7 Review

What was the Stamp Act?

• A law regulating trade routes in the colonies
• A fee for using public transportation in the colonies
• The Stamp Act was a 1765 tax requiring the use of stamped paper for documents.

Choose the areas that became part of the British American Colonies by 1763.

Click on the area where the colonists were not allowed to go after 1763

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

• Britain ceded Louisiana to France.
• France gained control of Canada and Florida.
• Spain gained control of Canada and Florida.
• Britain gained control of much of North America, while France lost nearly everything.

What did colonists mean by the phrase, "No taxation without representation"?

• Colonists believed they should be taxed more heavily to support the British Empire.
• Colonists wanted to be represented in the British Parliament for all decisions.
• Colonists thought they should only pay taxes on imported goods.
• They should not be taxed if they had no elected representatives.

What was the Boston Massacre?

• A peaceful protest by colonists against British taxes.
• A military training exercise held by the British army.
• A celebration of American independence in Boston.
• The Boston Massacre was a deadly confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists on March 5, 1770.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A celebration of British tea culture in Boston.
• A military battle between colonists and British soldiers.
• A shipment of tea sent to England from Boston.
• The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the Tea Act where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

What was important about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride?

• It was a celebration of American independence.
• It was crucial for warning colonists of British troop movements.
• It was a secret mission to retrieve stolen artifacts.
• It marked the start of the Revolutionary War.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of American colonists opposing British taxation and policies.
• An organization promoting trade with Britain.
• A group of loyalists supporting British rule.

Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.