Causes of the American Revolution 1

What was the main economic policy enforced by Britain after the French and Indian War?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

Why did the colonists view the period before the French and Indian War as 'salutary neglect'?

• Because Britain had a strong military presence in the colonies

• Because Britain provided financial aid to the colonies

• Because Britain allowed the colonies to self-govern

• Because Britain strictly enforced its laws

What was the purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• To allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To increase trade with Native Americans

• To establish new colonies in the Ohio River Valley

Which act imposed a tax on printed items like newspapers and legal documents?

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

What was the main reason colonists opposed the Stamp Act?

• It was too expensive

• It was imposed without their consent

• It only affected wealthy colonists

• It was difficult to enforce

What was the role of the Sons of Liberty?

• To negotiate with Native Americans

• To support British rule

• To organize protests against British policies

• To enforce British laws in the colonies

What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre trial?

• Some soldiers were found guilty, others innocent

• All soldiers were found innocent

• All soldiers were found guilty

• The trial was postponed indefinitely

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

• It was the first major act of defiance against British rule

• It resulted in the immediate independence of the colonies

• It was a peaceful protest against the Stamp Act

• It led to the repeal of the Tea Act

What were the Coercive Acts known as by the colonists?

• The Tolerable Acts

• The Reasonable Acts

• The Acceptable Acts

• The Intolerable Acts

What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain

• To form a new colonial government

• To discuss concerns about British rule

• To declare independence from Britain