Question
Why did the Quartering Act of 1774 become one of the causes of the American Revolution?
A.
The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.
B.
The colonists believed that the British army was unnecessary to provide them with protection.
C.
The colonists were upset because they were forced to pay one-third of their income in taxes.
D.
The colonists felt that they should be allowed to conduct more business with foreign countries.
A.
The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.
B.
The colonists believed that the British army was unnecessary to provide them with protection.
C.
The colonists were upset because they were forced to pay one-third of their income in taxes.
D.
The colonists felt that they should be allowed to conduct more business with foreign countries.
Answers
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The correct answer is: **A. The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.**
The Quartering Act of 1774 required American colonists to provide housing, food, and other necessities to British soldiers stationed in the colonies. This was seen as a violation of their rights and an imposition by the British government, further escalating tensions that contributed to the American Revolution.
The Quartering Act of 1774 required American colonists to provide housing, food, and other necessities to British soldiers stationed in the colonies. This was seen as a violation of their rights and an imposition by the British government, further escalating tensions that contributed to the American Revolution.