The Clash of Empires: British Tyranny and Colonial Resistance

Who ruled over the British Empire during the time the North American colonies were mostly self-governing?

• Queen Victoria

• King Henry VIII

• King George III

• King George II

What was the primary reason for the British Parliament's decision to increase taxes on the American colonies in 1765?

• To fund new colonial projects

• To pay off debts from the French and Indian War

• To support British merchants

• To build a new royal palace

How did King George III's treatment of the colonies contribute to unrest?

• He ignored the colonies completely

• He treated the colonies as a source of revenue

• He offered them representation in Parliament

• He provided too much autonomy

What realization did the colonists come to regarding their governance?

• They were better off self-governing

• They needed more British troops

• They should move back to Britain

• They needed to pay more taxes

What principle did the American colonies begin to insist on?

• Expansion of the British Empire

• Complete loyalty to the king

• More taxation for better services

• No taxation without representation