Social Studies Weekly Week 13

Front

What was the effect of the Quartering Act?

Back

It forced colonists to provide food and housing for British soldiers.

Front

Most of the Acts of Parliament toward the colonies involved __________.

Back

taxes

Front

Who is considered the first casualty in the war for independence?

Back

Crispus Attucks

Front

The Stamp Act was a tax on __________.

Back

all paper products

Front

Who voted in the elections to choose the members of Parliament?

Back

only those living in Great Britain

Front

What was the role of British Parliament in the colonies?

Back

to create laws and collect taxes

Front

Why did Parliament decide to raise taxes in the American colonies?

Back

They did not have enough money to pay for the French and Indian War.

Front

Why were the British soldiers, known as Regulars, assigned to be in the colonies?

Back

to protect citizens and help regulate taxes

Front

What was the economic action the colonists took to impact British goods?

Back

They organized a boycott.

Front

A surveyor is a person who ______________________________.

Back

examines and measures land.