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Causes of the American Revolution
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Before 1775, which statement best describes the colonies?
colonies had no representation in Parliament
colonies were united into one government
colonies had assemblies that passed laws in spite of England
colonies depended upon British government
2
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
to unite the colonies and find a solution to conflicts with Great Britain
declare independence from Great Britain
create taxes acceptable to Americans
declare war on Great Britain
3
The name "Boston Massacre" was given to the events of Mar. 5, 1770, in order to
create trouble for colonists
describe the truth about what happened
create anti-British feeling
warn of a deadly disease in the city
4
Which of these did the colonists consider an act of tyranny that treated them unfairly?
French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress
5
The men who are shooting represent what group?
British soldiers
Loyalists
Parliament
Patriots
6
Which act placed direct taxes on the colonists for the FIRST time?
Townshend Acts
Quartering Act
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
7
How did the colonists view themselves in 1774?
as united Americans
citizens of their individual colonies
dependent on the king
still united under British government
8
How did Great Britain try to increase control of colonies?
demanded they join the army
forced to work for government
colonists had to pay taxes
took away land
9
Who formed the Sons of Liberty?
James Otis
John Hancock
Sam Adams
John Adams
10
Which conflict created the debt that American colonists were expected to pay part of?
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
American Revolution
French and Indian War
11
How did Great Britain respond to Boston Tea Party?
passed Intolerable Acts
Proclamation of 1763
issued the Stamp Acts
Boston Massacre
12
What did the colonists do in response to the Townshend Acts?
boycott of British goods
French and Indian war
Proclamation of 1763
expansion of the British empire
13
Citizen Action is when
people look out for themselves instead of others
people work to change something they believe to be wrong
the government imposes new rules on the citizens
the government imprisons citizens who don't do their duty
14
What phrase is directly associated with the colonists' reaction to the Stamp Act and othe tax acts?
Live Free or Die
Join or Die
No Taxation Without Representation
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
15
The theory of Mercantilism states that
the colonies existed for the economic benefit of England
the colonies could only trade with each other
the colonies could only trade with the French
the colonies were free to trade with anyone
16
What happened as a direct result of "salutary neglect"?
colonies developed strong tradition of self-government and law making
colonies refused to participate in system of common defense
proprietary colonies were converted to royal
colonies sought economic aid from other countries
17
Who was considered to be America's "Renaissance Man"
Ben Franklin
George Washington
Sam Adams
Thomas Jefferson
18
How did Parliament respond to protests against Stamp Act?
increased tax
repealed Stamp Act
refused to sell stamps
arrested those who complained
19
Which group benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
British soldiers
American Indians
American colonists
African Slaves
20
Which series of British Acts required the colonies to trade only with England?
Navigation Acts
Intolerable Acts
Townshend Acts
Proclamation of 1763
21
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they....
resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
wanted to trade freely with foreign nations
didn't want to share control of fur trade
feared attacks from American Indians
22
Who was the "mind" of the Revolution?
Sam Adams
James Otis
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
23
Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
colonists were free to move west of Appalachians
British government stayed out of colonial politics
colonists were given their independence
British Government had a large war debt
24
How did the British Tax Acts encourage American colonists to consider revolting?
Increasing the amount os money spent on the King
Ignoring American representatives in Parliament
Raising taxes without giving Americans any representation
revealing the British plan to expand westward
25
Paul Revere engraved this picture in reference to which event?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Proclamation of 1763
French and Indian War
26
British neglect of political affairs in the colonies resulted in.....
introduction of new taxes
reduction in colonial defense
abolishment of slavery
expansion of representative government and decision making
27
Who defended the British soldiers accused of murder in the Boston Massacre?
Sam Adams
James Otis
John Hancock
John Adams
28
Why did the colonists resent the Stamp Act?
people in Great Britain didn't pay taxes
people were taxed on property only
they had no representation and it impacted everyone
didn't believe in any form of taxes
29
Who was the King of England during the Revolution time period?
George III
Henry VIII
Charles II
George II
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Which of these groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French/Indian War
Great Britain
France
American Indians
Spain
