American Revolution and Equality Concepts

It led to a decrease in British territory.

It resulted in Great Britain gaining more land but also more debt.

It caused Great Britain to lose control over its American colonies.

It made British goods cheaper for the colonists.

The tax was too low to make a difference.

They believed they should not be taxed without having a say in Parliament.

The stamps were ugly and ruined their documents.

They wanted to pay taxes directly to the King.

The repeal of the Stamp Act.

The Boston Tea Party.

The British government making tea cheaper.

The arrival of more British troops.

To help British soldiers find housing.

To spread information and enforce boycotts against British goods.

To collect taxes for the British government.

To organize tea-drinking parties for colonists.

Only wealthy merchants in the colonies.

About 20% of colonists and many enslaved people.

Native American tribes exclusively.

Only those living in rural areas.

The Revolution was about changing the government, and the War was about gaining freedom.

The Revolution was fought in America, and the War was fought in Europe.

The Revolution was a peaceful protest, and the War was a violent conflict.

The Revolution was led by the British, and the War was led by the Americans.

Creating a government with a king.

Replacing an imperial monarchy with a government that didn't have a king.

Keeping the same government structure as before.

Allowing only wealthy people to vote.

It made them pay more taxes to the government.

It allowed them to keep their property without paying taxes to the government.

It forced them to share their property with others.

It gave the government more power to take their property.

All people, including enslaved Africans and women, had equal rights.

Only white men who owned property were considered equal.

Enslaved Africans were considered property and not equal.

Women had the right to vote and own property.

They believed some people were naturally better than others.

They came to see themselves as equal to each other.

They thought only people with titles were important.

They started to value social classes more than before.