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