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S2 US Background and causes

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the description was NOT the reason why British travelled to North America?

a)

To pursue wealth

b)

To have religious freedom

c)

To gain independence from Britain

d)

Encouraged by the Geographical Discovery

2.

Why did the North American colonists start the American Revolution? (You can choose more than one answer)

a)

They wanted British governors to rule them

b)

They were encouraged by the ideas of natural rights

c)

Their autonomous power was taken away by Britain.

d)

They were forced to accept trade regulations that harmed their benefits.

3.

Which of the following description was NOT the powers of the local councils in the 17th century?

a)

Mobilize militias

b)

Appoint governors

c)

Pass laws

d)

Collect taxes

4.

After Britain tightened the governance of the Thirteen Colonies, the British governors could ____ ___________ made by local councils.

(a)  

5.

Which event made Britain started controlling the Thirteen Colonies strictly?

a)

The Seven Years' War

b)

The Sugar Act

c)

The establishment of local councils

d)

The Enlightenment

6.

After introducing the act(s), the North American colonists needed to pay tax for imported paper and tea.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Coercive Act

c)

Sugar Act

d)

Townshend Acts

7.

When the North American colonists were discontented with the Births Parliament, they cried with this slogan, 'No taxation without (a)   !'.

8.

This person wrote a book called the ______ _____ to encouraged Americans to fight for their independence.

(a)