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Causes of the American Revolution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?

a)

They wanted more money in the bank.

b)

They were in debt after the French and Indian War

c)

They wanted to make the colonists mad for not helping the British against the French.

d)

They were upset about the Proclamation of 1763

2.

Which statement is MOSTLY true about the colonies after the French and Indian War?

a)

Most colonists lost interest in gaining independence.

b)

Most colonists liked the new taxes to pay for the war.

c)

Most colonists wanted to return to England after the war.

d)

Most colonists disagreed with the new taxes to pay for the war

3.

The ______________ put a tax on all paper goods after the French and Indian War.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Supplies Act

c)

Paper Act

d)

Sugar Act

4.

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

Colonists were forced to pay additional taxes for moving west.

b)

Colonists were not allowed to move WEST of the Rocky Mountains.

c)

Colonists were not allowed to move WEST of the Appalachian Mountains.

d)

Colonists were not allowed to move SOUTH into Florida.

5.

Which of the following BEST explains the phrase, "No taxation without representation?"

a)

Colonists did not like being taxed without having a representative in the British government.

b)

Colonists did not like being taxed without collecting more stamps for official documents. 

c)

Colonists did not like being taxed without receiving military protection from the British government.

d)

Colonists did not like being taxed without gaining more lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

6.

Who were the Daughters of Liberty and how did they affect the American Revolution?

a)

They were women who boycotted British goods and made the goods they needed at home.

b)

They were women who remained loyal to Great Britain throughout the entire war.

c)

They were women who took jobs in factories after most of the men joined the Continental Army.

d)

They were wives of American soldiers who followed their husbands onto the battlefield.

7.

Which event is being described?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Battle of Sratoga

c)

Boston Massacre

d)

Boston Parade

8.

Why did Paul Revere share his image of the Boston Massacre so soon after it happened?

a)

to convince people to stay loyal to Great Britain

b)

to show everyone the colonists were aggressive

c)

to show everyone that taxes are important 

d)

to convince people to turn against Great Britain

9.

In which group did this person most likely belong?

a)

Boston Militia

b)

Continental Army

c)

Sons of Liberty

d)

Stamp Act Police

10.

What event leading up to the American Revolution is shown in this image?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Boston Tea Party

c)

The Boston Massacre

d)

The French and Indian War