Cause and Effect Quiz

What is the primary purpose of understanding cause and effect?

• To improve vocabulary

• To understand why something happens

• To predict future events

• To memorize historical dates

Which of the following is a signal word for identifying effects?

• Influence

• Therefore

• Leads to

• Because

What natural phenomenon is used as an example to explain cause and effect?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

What causes the formation of clouds in the hurricane example?

• Cold air

• Moisture condensing

• Strong winds

• High pressure

Why did the colonists have to rely on Great Britain for goods?

• It was cheaper to import

• They had no local markets

• Goods were not available in the colonies

• They preferred British goods

What was the Quartering Act?

• A law requiring colonists to house soldiers

• A tax on paper

• A trade restriction

• A law about land ownership

What was the main reason for the Stamp Act?

• To improve communication

• To control the colonies

• To pay for a previous war

• To regulate trade

What was a direct result of the unfair laws passed by Great Britain?

• Better relations

• Colonial rebellion

• Increased trade

• Economic growth

What was the cause of the colonies' dependency on Britain?

• Military protection

• Political alliances

• Preference for British culture

• Lack of local resources

What was the overall effect of the events described in the text?

• The colonies became independent

• The colonies remained loyal

• The colonies improved trade

• The colonies formed new alliances