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WorksheetsCauses of the American Revolution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?
They wanted more money in the bank.
They were in debt after the French and Indian War
They wanted to make the colonists mad for not helping the British against the French.
They were upset about the Proclamation of 1763
Which statement is MOSTLY true about the colonies after the French and Indian War?
Most colonists lost interest in gaining independence.
Most colonists liked the new taxes to pay for the war.
Most colonists wanted to return to England after the war.
Most colonists disagreed with the new taxes to pay for the war
The ______________ put a tax on all paper goods after the French and Indian War.
Stamp Act
Supplies Act
Paper Act
Sugar Act
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
Colonists were forced to pay additional taxes for moving west.
Colonists were not allowed to move WEST of the Rocky Mountains.
Colonists were not allowed to move WEST of the Appalachian Mountains.
Colonists were not allowed to move SOUTH into Florida.
Which of the following BEST explains the phrase, "No taxation without representation?"
Colonists did not like being taxed without having a representative in the British government.
Colonists did not like being taxed without collecting more stamps for official documents.
Colonists did not like being taxed without receiving military protection from the British government.
Colonists did not like being taxed without gaining more lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Who were the Daughters of Liberty and how did they affect the American Revolution?
They were women who boycotted British goods and made the goods they needed at home.
They were women who remained loyal to Great Britain throughout the entire war.
They were women who took jobs in factories after most of the men joined the Continental Army.
They were wives of American soldiers who followed their husbands onto the battlefield.
Which event is being described?
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Sratoga
Boston Massacre
Boston Parade
Why did Paul Revere share his image of the Boston Massacre so soon after it happened?
to convince people to stay loyal to Great Britain
to show everyone the colonists were aggressive
to show everyone that taxes are important
to convince people to turn against Great Britain
In which group did this person most likely belong?
Boston Militia
Continental Army
Sons of Liberty
Stamp Act Police
What event leading up to the American Revolution is shown in this image?
The Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The French and Indian War
