The Rebellion Begins: Causes of the American Revolution

Why did Parliament not closely supervise the American colonies?

• The colonies were too far away

• The colonists refused to cooperate

• As long as raw materials came into England and colonists bought English goods, Parliament was satisfied

• The king did not trust Parliament

Based on the map, which of the following best explains why the Triangular Trade was important for the economies of the regions involved?

• It allowed for the direct exchange of only one type of good between two regions.

• It created a system where each region specialized in producing and exporting certain goods, leading to economic interdependence.

• It limited the movement of goods and people across the Atlantic Ocean.

• It was only used for the transportation of manufactured products.

What major conflict is highlighted in the image as a source of rising tensions?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

Why did England expect its colonies to pay new taxes after the French and Indian War?

• To fund new schools

• To pay for the war debt and maintain a standing army

• To build new cities

• To support French settlers

What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts as shown in the image?

• To encourage free trade between the colonies and other countries

• To enforce mercantilism by controlling colonial trade for England’s benefit

• To allow colonies to export goods directly to Africa

• To reduce taxes on colonial goods

Based on the map, what happened to the land labeled "Ceded" after the French and Indian War?

• It was given to Spain.

• It remained under French control.

• It was given to Britain.

• It became independent.

What was the result of colonial protests and actions by groups like the Sons of Liberty regarding the Stamp Act?

• Parliament repealed the Stamp Act

• The tax was doubled

• Colonists stopped using paper

• The British sent more troops to the colonies

After repealing the Stamp Act, what did Britain pass to reserve its right to declare laws for the colonies?

• Declaratory Acts

• Intolerable Acts

• Navigation Acts

• Quartering Act

Why did Parliament turn to taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War?

• To finance debts from the war

• To reward the colonies for their loyalty

• To encourage trade with France

• To reduce the price of British goods

Which event is described as having nine colonies send delegates to a congress to protest British policies?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The First Continental Congress

• The Intolerable Acts Meeting