Question

Choose THREE items that identify a cause of the American Revolution.
Responses
A Even though colonists voted against having their taxes raised, Parliament raised them anyway.Even though colonists voted against having their taxes raised, Parliament raised them anyway.
B Colonists were not allowed west of the Appalachian Mountains.Colonists were not allowed west of the Appalachian Mountains.
C Parliament increased taxes on the colonists following the French and Indian War.Parliament increased taxes on the colonists following the French and Indian War.
D The Stamp Act was aimed mainly at southern states.The Stamp Act was aimed mainly at southern states.
E Colonial newspapers, licenses, and other documents were taxed by Parliament.

Answer 1

A, C, and E.

- A: Taxation without colonial consent ("no taxation without representation")
- C: Taxes raised after the French and Indian War to pay British debts/expenses
- E: The Stamp Act taxed newspapers, licenses, and other documents, fueling colonial anger