The Road to War

Great Britain made a [delegates, proclamation, protest, repeal], or public announcement, that American Indians could have the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

After many colonists grew angry about the Stamp Act, Parliament chose to [boycott, proclamation, protest, repeal], or undo, the law.

Many colonists decided to [boycott, proclamation, protest, repeal], or refuse to buy, tea because of the tax.

Nine colonies sent [delegates, proclamation, protest, repeal], or people to represent them, to a special gathering in New York.

Many colonists began to [boycott, proclamation, protest, repeal], or object to, the Quartering Act.

Which of these was an outcome of the French and Indian War?

• British territory was reduced.

• France defeated Great Britain.

• The British went deeply into debt.

• Relations between the colonists and Great Britain improved.

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• to protect the colonists

• to punish the colonists

• to make money for the war

• to reward American Indians

Which part of the British government passed acts?

• Parliament

• the royal family

• the British Congress

• the House of Burgesses

Which of these laws made colonists provide British soldiers with food, transportation, and housing?

• the Stamp Act

• the Quartering Act

• the Coercive Acts

• the Proclamation of 1763

How did colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• They ignored it.

• They considered it fair.

• They protested until it was repealed.

• They disliked it but went along with it.