Causes of the American Revolution Assessment

What was one of the main causes of the American Revolution?

(a)  

• Lack of economic opportunities

• Foreign invasion

• Religious conflicts

• taxes without representation

Why did the colonists protest against taxation without representation?

• Unfair taxation without representation

• Unjust taxation without representation

• Illegal taxation without representation

• Excessive taxation without representation

What event contributed to the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Stamp Act

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

(a)  

• To celebrate the British taxation.

• To protest against the Tea Act and British taxatio
• To support the Tea Act.

• To promote British taxation.

How did the Boston Tea Party contribute to the American Revolution?

• It sparked outrage among the colonists and fueled their desire for independence.

• It caused the British to increase taxes on the colonists.

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It resulted in the formation of the Continental Congress.

6. Protests over the Townshend Acts led to the Boston Massacre.

• True
• False

7. The Tea Act did NOT lead to the Boston Tea Party

• True
• False

8. The Sugar Act also saw the right to a trial by jury taken away from smugglers.

• True
• False

9. The Proclamation of 1763 expanded western trade and settlements.

• True
• False

10. The French and Indian War caused Britain to impose new taxes.

• True
• False