Causes of the American Revolution

Front

Which of these was NOT a result of the French and Indian War?

• The French obtained land up to the Mississippi River
• The British obtained land up to the Mississippi River
• British were in debt
• British issued the Proclamation of 1763

Back

The French obtained land up to the Mississippi River

Front

What were the British colonies ordered to do to help pay for the French and Indian War?

Back

pay taxes without representation

Front

A protest involving the colonists and soldiers in Boston that ended in 5 colonists being killed was called

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

A secret organization formed to protest the Stamp Act (and used violence against tax collectors) was called

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

The Sons of Liberty dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. This act of protest is known as: the Boston Tea Party, the Stamp Act, Committees of Correspondence, Boston Massacre

Back

the Boston Tea Party

Front

Colonists who wanted to be free from British rule were called?

Back

Patriots

Front

Colonists who supported the British king were called

Back

Loyalists

Front

The tax on all items in the colonies made of paper was called the

Back

Stamp Act

Front

Who rode to Lexington from Boston to warn the militia to prepare to fight?

Back

Paul Revere

Front

What 2 countries were fighting in the French and Indian War?

Back

France and Britain