Road to Revolution: Causes of the American Revolution

Based on the title, what is the focus of the learning material?

• The causes that led to the American Revolution

• The results of World War II

• The invention of the steam engine

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Why might understanding the "Road to Revolution" be important for students studying American history?

• It helps explain the reasons behind the founding of the United States.

• It describes how to build roads in colonial times.

• It focuses on the geography of Europe.

• It explains the causes of the French Revolution.

Which term describes money that a government requires people to pay to help pay for public expenses?

• Monopoly

• Tax

• Protest

• Tyranny

What is the definition of "monopoly"?

• When one company has complete control over a product/service

• A public or official announcement

• To provide with living quarters or shelter

• An action to show disagreement or disapproval of a law/policy

If colonists were required to provide British soldiers with living quarters or shelter, which term best describes this act?

• Protest

• Quartering

• Proclamation

• Tyranny

Imagine a government passes a law that only one company can sell tea in the colonies. Which term from the list best describes this situation?

• Tax

• Monopoly

• Protest

• Proclamation

Why might colonists have considered British rule to be "tyranny" before the American Revolution?

• Because the government made public announcements

• Because the government required taxes for public expenses

• Because the government imposed harsh or unfair rules

• Because the government provided shelter for soldiers

Which war's debts was Britain trying to pay off by raising revenue through the Sugar Act?

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The French & Indian War

• The Civil War

Which of the following items was NOT taxed under the Stamp Act?

• Newspapers

• Legal documents

• Playing cards

• Food supplies

What was the main requirement of the Quartering Act passed on March 24, 1765?

• Colonists had to pay extra taxes to the British government.

• Colonists were required to house and feed British soldiers in public buildings.

• Colonists had to join the British army.

• Colonists were forbidden from using public buildings.