Unit 3

Front

The name of the war that caused King George III to start taxing the colonists.

Back

French & Indian War

Front

What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

Back

The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

Front

The laws in the above list led to the American Revolution because they________________.

Back

violated the rights of colonists

Front

Which act passed by the British Parliament in 1765 required American colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops?

Back

The Quartering Act

Front

Which event, occurring in 1770, directly showcased the escalating conflict between British soldiers and Boston colonists, eventually leading to the American Revolution?

Back

The Boston Massacre

Front

What was the reaction of the American colonists to the Tea Act of 1773, which was seen as another example of taxation without representation?

Back

The Boston Tea Party

Front

Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?

Back

Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

Front

What was the main reason that the colonists were protesting?

Back

They felt they were being taxed unfairly without being represented in the government.

Front

A secret organization formed to protest the Stamp Act was called

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

Great Britain was responsible for making the laws for the colonists, similar to our Congress. What was this group called?

Back

Parliament