Causes of the American Revolution

Question 1

What was the Effect of King George wanting the colonist to pay off the debt from the war?

Accepted Answer

The King imposed the Stamp Act

Question 2

Which word means a document with signatures showing support for a cause?

Accepted Answer

petition

Question 3

What was England's governing body called?

Accepted Answer

Parliament

Question 4

What word means to refuse to buy or sell goods?

Accepted Answer

boycott

Question 5

The colonist did not think they should pay taxes since they weren't represented in law making:

Accepted Answer

"No taxation without representation"

Question 6

What was the name of the group of men formed to protest the taxes put on the colonists?

Accepted Answer

Sons of Liberty

Question 7

What was the Effect of King George helping the colonist win the French&Indian War?

Accepted Answer

England had a large debt

Question 8

What was the Effect of the 1stContinental Congress boycotting&telling colonists to arm themself

Accepted Answer

The Revolution began in the Battle of Lexington&Concord

Question 9

What was the Effect of Parliament passing the Intolerable Acts that closed Boston Harbor?

Accepted Answer

The colonist formed the First Continental Congress

Question 10

What Effect did the colonist anger about being taxed without representation in Parliament have?

Accepted Answer

They created the Stamp Act Congress sent a petition&boycotts

Question 11

What was the Effect when the King repealed the Stamp Act?

Accepted Answer

The King imposed the Townshend Act & Tea Act

Question 12

What was the Effect of the Sons of Liberty organizing the Boston Tea Party?

Accepted Answer

The King was angry & wanted them to pay for the tea

Question 13

What word means to cancel or take back?

Accepted Answer

repeal

Questions 13