AP U.S. History: Taxation and Colonial Resistance

AP U.S. History: Taxation and Colonial Resistance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the events leading to the American Revolution, starting with the French and Indian War and its financial aftermath. It discusses British policies like salutary neglect and the imposition of taxes, which led to colonial unrest. The concept of 'no taxation without representation' is introduced, highlighting the colonists' demand for representation in Parliament. Key events such as the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party are covered, illustrating the growing tension between Britain and the colonies. The video concludes with a look at the Intolerable Acts and the colonies' move towards revolution.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason the British imposed taxes on the American colonies after the French and Indian War?

To support the French government

To punish the colonies for disobedience

To recover war expenses

To fund new colonial settlements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concept of 'salutary neglect' in the context of British colonial policy?

Allowing colonies self-governance due to distance

Providing financial aid to colonies

Strict enforcement of trade laws

Encouraging colonial expansion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act required colonists to provide housing and food for British soldiers?

Currency Act

Stamp Act

Quartering Act

Sugar Act

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act imposed taxes on paper items like newspapers and legal contracts in the colonies?

Sugar Act

Quartering Act

Stamp Act

Navigation Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the colonial response to the idea of 'virtual representation' proposed by the British?

They proposed a new tax system

They ignored it completely

They demanded direct representation

They accepted it as fair

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was formed to protest the Stamp Act and other British impositions?

British Loyalists

Colonial Congress

Sons of Liberty

Daughters of the Revolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Declaratory Act passed by the British Parliament?

It granted independence to the colonies

It affirmed Parliament's right to legislate for the colonies

It established a colonial parliament

It repealed all previous taxes

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