Causes of the American Revolution

The Treaty of Paris in 1763 resulted in which of the following?

• A) British control of land east of the Mississippi River

• B) Spanish control of Florida

• C) French control of the west Indies

• D) Native American control of the Mississippi River

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay a tax on ______.

• Tea

• Sugar

• Stamps

• Papers, documents, and playing cards.

Which country gained control of Florida after the Treaty of Paris 1763?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Portugal

The French and Indian War involved which groups?

• British and French

• Colonists and Native Americans

• British, colonists, and Native American tribes

• Spanish and French

The phrase 'No Taxation without Representation' meant colonists had to pay money but weren't allowed to ______.

• Travel

• Vote

• Trade

• Speak

The Intolerable Acts were a response to which event?

• Boston Tea Party

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• French and Indian War

The Intolerable Acts included closing which harbor until Boston paid for the ruined tea?

• New York Harbor

• Boston Harbor

• Charleston Harbor

• Philadelphia Harbor

The Intolerable Acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party in which year?

• 1770

• 1773

• 1775

• 1776

A weakness of the American Continental Army was:

• Lack of soldiers and small navy

• Poor leadership

• Lack of motivation

• Over-reliance on technology

Which of the following was a strength of the British Redcoats?

• They were aided by France.

• They had a large navy.

• They faced supply and food shortages.

• They were not well trained.