WorksheetsCauses bell ringer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice a "salutary neglect."
Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries
---The Sons of Liberty, address to the public, New York, 1773
This excerpt reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the---
Why did Britain begin taxing the American colonies after the French and Indian War?
To punish the colonies for rebelling.
To pay off war debts from fighting France.
To increase trade with the colonies.
To support Native American settlements.
How did the colonists protest the Stamp Act?
They accepted it because they wanted British protection.
They refused to buy British goods and formed the Sons of Liberty.
They stopped all trade with other colonies.
They moved west to avoid paying taxes.
Parliament passes the Tea Act of 1773---> Colonists dump the tea into the Boston Harbor---> (?)
Which of the following completes the events?
Which events were causes of the American Revolution?
Select THREE correct answers.
