Britain's Political and Economic Control of the Colonies

How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect the British colonists?

• A. It limited the western movement of settlers.

• B. It led to the French and Indian War.

• C. It led to an increase in fur trading.

• D. It prevented trade with American Indians.

Which title best completes the graphic?

• A. Sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction

• B. Great Britain's Reasons for Control

• C. Great Britain's Reasons for Taxation

• D. King George III Sanctions for Losing the French and Indian War

Which statement best replaces the question mark?

• A. The colonists became dissatisfied and rebellious.

• B. The colonists gained representation in Parliament.

• C. The colonists grew more cash crops to pay for taxes.

• D. The colonists traded more with the British.

In order to help maintain British troops in the colonies, Great Britain had to impose —

• A. restrictions

• B. clarifications of citizenship

• C. the Proclamation of 1763

• D. taxes

Which law restricted settlers from moving west?

• A. Intolerable Acts

• B. Proclamation of 1763

• C. Western Movement Act

Great Britain began to impose taxes on the colonists after the —

• A. Spanish-American War

• B. French and Indian War

• C. Mexican-American War

• D. Civil War

• A. Cash crops

• B. Manufactured goods

• C. Furs

• D. Lumber

Which headline shows an economic relationship between Great Britain and the Colonies?

• A. “Colonists Taxed After French and Indian War”

• B. “Study Shows Fewer Schools in Southern Colonies”

• C. “Continental Congress Sends List of Demands to King George”

• D. “King George Allows Colonial Representation in Parliament”

Great Britain attempted to maintain political control over the colonies by — (which answer deals with laws)

• A. allowing colonists to elect governors

• B. trading manufactured goods for raw materials

• C. imposing strict control over trade

• D. requiring them to obey British laws enforced by the governor

Which statement best summarizes the British King’s position after the French and Indian War?

• A. “Let’s give the colonies their independence.”

• B. “Let’s raise taxes on the colonies.”

• C. “Let’s let the colonies control their own trade.”

• D. “Let’s give the colonies representation.”