Causes
of the
American
Revolution
100
Why were the colonist upset about the Stamp Act?
The colonist had no representation in parliment
100

What was the Stamp Act taxing, and WHY?

1) paper

2) because the British government was in debt and needed money

100

What is a Monarchy?

Ruled by King and Queen

100

Who was the King of England during this time?

King George III

200

Great Britain taxed the colonies to repay its debts. Why was Great Britain in debt?

They had to pay for the French and Indian War.

200
What was it called when colonist dressed as natives, boarded British ships and threw chest of tea into the sea?
The Boston Tea Party
200
What does it mean "The colonists had to quarter" the British Troops?
Quarter: To feed and shelter the British Troops
200

What was the name of the disputed area during the French and Indian War?

What is the Ohio River Valley

300

What does "taxation without representation" mean?

Taxes were imposed on the colonists but the colonists had no say in the taxation.

300
What series of harsh laws were passed after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
300

What was the act placed on the colonists prohibiting them from moving west?

What is the Proclamation Line of 1763
300

Why did Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?

Because the colonists moving west was costing them too much money (officials to run it and battles with Native Americans)

400
What set of Laws placed new taxes on the colonist after the repeal of the Stamp Act?
The Townshend Acts
400
What does it mean to Boycott?
People act together and refuse to buy or use something.
400

What were the sides of the French and Indian War?

French and Natives vs. Colonists and British Soldiers

400
What where the Townsend Acts?
Taxes on imported good such as glass, lead, paint, wool and paper
500
Briefly summarize the Boston Massacre
British troops fired on colonist who were throwing snowballs and yelling at them. Five colonist died.
500
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
5 colonist died at the Boston Massacre
500

What did the terrible act did the colonists do to protest the tax on tea. 

What is they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor known as the Boston Tea Party

500

What is the date of the Boston Massacre?

What is March 5, 1770

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