Events leading up to the Revolutionary War

Front

Britain was in debt due to this war, so they began to collect taxes from colonists.

Back

French and Indian War

Front

An imaginary line that was to keep colonists from crossing west into Native American Land

Back

Proclamation of 1763

Front

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

Back

To forbid colonist from moving across the Appalachian Mountains

Front

Which of these acts passed by British Parliament forced colonists to provide British soldiers with food, transportation, and housing?
Options: The Quartering Act, The Proclamation of 1763, The Stamp Act, The Townshend Act

Back

The Quartering Act

Front

Why did the British impose the Stamp Act?

Back

To repay debts formed from the French and Indian War

Front

Which of the following taxed goods like newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards?

Back

Stamp Act

Front

What was the main cause of the Boston Massacre during the times leading up to the Revolutionary War?

Back

Colonists were angry that the soldiers were in their town.

Front

_______ is the angry protest where members of the Sons of Liberty threw tea overboard

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

What is one effect of the Boston Tea Party?

Back

The Boston Port was closed.

Front

What did the group of laws that Britain passed after the Boston Tea Party become known as in America?

Back

The Intolerable Acts