Causes of the American Revolution

Front

What did the Proclamation Line of 1763 declare?

Back

Colonists stay on the east side of the line, Indians stay to the west of the line.

Front

What action did the British take as a result of the French and Indian War to make it easier to manage the American colonies?

Back

They prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Front

Why did American colonists grow angry with Parliament after the French and Indian War?

Back

Parliament passed more laws that directly affected the colonies.

Front

Of the concepts listed, which was the MOST significant cause of American discontent with British control?

• too many new immigrants
• availability of labor
• religious freedom
• taxation without representation

Back

taxation without representation

Front

Which opinion is expressed in the headline? Options: Colonists considered new taxes unfair, Parliament lacked the authority to levy taxes, Parliament wanted more representation, Colonists refused to pay any taxes to Britain.

Back

Colonists considered new taxes unfair.

Front

What impact did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense have in the colonies during 1776?

Back

It contributed to increased support for independence from England.

Front

What was the function of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

to announce to the world the American colonies’ reasons for separation from England

Front

Which law put a tax on all printed items?

Back

The Stamp Act

Front

Which organization was created to protest against unfair taxation in the American colonies?

Back

The Sons of Liberty

Front

How did the Daughters of Liberty contribute to the cause of American independence?

Back

They organized boycotts of goods produced in England.