Crash Course: Taxes & Smuggling- Prelude to American Revolution

What is the key distinction between the American Revolution and the American War for Independence?

• The Revolution was a political and social transformation, while the War for Independence was the armed conflict.

• The Revolution was fought against France, while the War for Independence was against Britain.

• The Revolution sought to establish a monarchy, while the War for Independence aimed for a republic.

• The Revolution involved only the colonies, while the War for Independence included European allies.

What was the primary reason for the colonists' anger regarding the new taxes imposed by Britain after the Seven Years' War?

• The taxes were excessively high and unaffordable.

• The taxes were imposed on essential goods like tea and sugar.

• The colonists had no representation in the British Parliament that levied these taxes.

• The taxes were meant to fund wars in Europe, not protect the colonies.

The Stamp Act of 1765 required colonists to pay a tax on which of the following?

• Imported molasses

• All printed materials

• Tea and sugar

• Wool and hats

Why were colonists angered by the Tea Act of 1773, even though it lowered the price of tea?

• It forced them to buy tea from a single British company.

• It set a precedent that Britain could tax any product they wished without colonial consent.

• It increased the tax on tea, making it more expensive.

• It banned the sale of all other beverages in the colonies.

What was a primary outcome of the First Continental Congress in September 1774?

• Declaring independence from Great Britain.

• Establishing the Continental Association to coordinate resistance.

• Forming a permanent national government for all thirteen colonies.

• Negotiating a peace treaty with King George III.

What is the relationship between the American Revolution and the American War for Independence?

• They are two terms for the exact same historical event.

• The American Revolution was a broader movement that included the War for Independence.

• The War for Independence began after the colonies had already achieved full independence.

• The American Revolution was primarily a political movement, while the War for Independence was purely military.

What was a common argument made by Loyalists like Charles Inglis against the American Revolution?

• That Americans were not truly British and deserved their own government.

• That a republican form of government was inherently superior to monarchy.

• That the colonies should seek a compromise between monarchy and republicanism.

• That the British military was too powerful to be defeated by the colonists.

What was a significant impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"?

• It convinced King George III to grant the colonies greater autonomy.

• It led directly to the signing of the Olive Branch Petition.

• It helped to sway public opinion towards declaring independence from Britain.

• It primarily advocated for a return to British rule with minor reforms.