Causes of the American Revolution quiz

The policy of mercantilism is best described as the idea that --

• colonies should be self-sufficient economically and free to trade with anyone

• government regulations is harmful to a country's economic growth

• economic property for the ruling country can only be achieved through naval superiority

• colonies should buy goods from and send raw materials to the ruling country

Answer explanation

The policy of mercantilism is best described as the idea that colonies should buy goods from and send raw materials to the ruling country.

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SS 8.4A

SS 8.30A

How did Samuel Adams contribue to the colonial resistance to British policies?

• by organizing protests against British taxes

• by writing a pamphlet arguing for independence from Britain

• by making a midnight ride warning that British soldiers were coming

• by commanding the Continental Army

Answer explanation

Samuel Adams contributed to the colonial resistance to British policies by organizing protests against British taxes.

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SS 8.4B

Put these events in order from first to last (left to right)

• Tea Act of 1773

• Boston Tea Party

• Intolerable Acts

Why did Parliament adopt new economic policies after the French and Indian War?

• to punish the colonies for their lack of support for the war

• to allow the colonies to trade with countries besides Britain

• to limit the development of industry in the colonies

• to pay off debts incurred in fighting the war

Answer explanation

Parliament adopted new economic policies after the French and Indian War to pay off debts incurred in fighting the war.

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SS 8.4A

Women participated in the resistance to new British policies adopted after the French and Indian War by --

• attending the Continental Congress

• organizing boycotts of British goods

• holding protest marches

• destroying chests of tea

Answer explanation

Women participated in the resistance to new British policies adopted after the French and Indian War by organizing boycotts of British goods.

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SS 8.23E

Which of the following caused the most damage to relations between the colonies and Britain during the Revolutionary Era?

• passing new tax laws such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act

• recruiting American soldiers to fight in the French and Indian War

• combining several colonies to create the Dominion of New England

• refusing to extend voting rights to men without property and women

Answer explanation

Passing new tax laws such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act caused the most damage to relations between the colonies and Britain during the Revolutionary Era.

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SS 8.1A