Colonial America and British Policies Quiz

What was one result of the French and Indian War?

• France gained land

• Britain went into debt

• Colonists became rich

• Spain controlled Georgia

Why did Britain begin taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War?

• To stop trade

• To pay off war debt

• To punish the colonies

• To expand Georgia’s land

The Proclamation of 1763 told colonists they could not:

• Trade with Britain

• Cross the Appalachian Mountains

• Buy paper goods

• Grow crops

Why were colonists upset about the Proclamation of 1763?

• They wanted to move west

• They wanted more taxes

• They liked the king’s rules

• They supported Britain fully

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Crops and food

• Weapons and tools

• Paper goods

• Clothing

Colonists said the Stamp Act was unfair because:

• They had too much money

• They had no representation in Parliament

• It was not expensive

• It gave them new land

At first, how did many Georgians react to Britain’s taxes?

• They were very angry right away

• They supported Britain at first

• They refused to trade with Britain

• They moved west in protest

Why was Georgia less angry about British taxes at first?

• Georgia was the largest colony

• Georgia still needed Britain’s protection and trade

• Georgia wanted to fight Native Americans

• Georgia had no paper goods

Which of these came FIRST?

• Stamp Act

• Proclamation of 1763

• American Revolution

• Georgia joining the resistance

Which best explains Georgia’s final decision before the Revolution?

• Stay loyal to Britain

• Join the other colonies in resisting Britain

• Ask France for help

• Move settlers west immediately