Causes of the American Revolution: From War Debt to Rebellion

Multiple Choice

What impact did the French and Indian War have on the American colonies?

• Led to new taxes they did not vote on
• Led to more wars with the French
• They lost their land to Native Americans
• The British established military law in the colonies

Multiple Choice

In general, how did the colonists view the Proclamation of 1763?

• They felt that it supported their freedom and they SUPPORTED it.

• They felt it was an infringement on their freedom of movement and were ANGRY about it.

• They were not involved so it did not affect them.

• They supported it because they believed the King had the AUTHORITY to make this law.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the slogan "No taxation without representation" during the Stamp Act crisis?

• It justified the Stamp Act

• It was a call for independence

• It highlighted colonial grievances

• It was a slogan used by the British

Multiple Choice

What were the colonial responses to the Townshend Acts?

• Formation of non-importation agreements

• Increased political organization

• Growing resistance networks

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how propaganda played a role in shaping public perception of the Boston Massacre.

Open Ended

How did the Townshend Acts contribute to the growing tensions between the American colonies and Britain, and in what ways did these tensions lead to the convening of the First Continental Congress? Be sure to include specific events and ideas that were sparked by the Townshend Acts in your explanation.

Multiple Choice

What role did Samuel Adams play in the colonial resistance?

• He was a British monarch

• He was a wealthy merchant

• He was a master organizer of resistance

• He was a royal governor

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Stamp Act Crisis in 1765?

• It marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War

• It was the first direct tax on the colonies

• It led to the Boston Tea Party

• It united all colonies against British rule

Open Ended

What was this poster's meaning?