A. Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a cause of the American Revolution because it limited the westward expansion of the American colonies. After the French and Indian War, Britain issued the proclamation to prevent conflicts between the colonists and Native American tribes. However, this angered many colonists who had fought in the war and believed they deserved access to the fertile lands beyond the Appalachian Mountains. This restriction on land and opportunities led to grievances and a sense of repression among the colonists, fueling their desire for independence.
B. The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was another cause of the American Revolution as it imposed direct taxes on a wide range of paper-based goods, such as legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. This act was passed by the British Parliament in 1765, without colonial representation, to generate revenue to help pay for the costs of defending and administering the American colonies. The colonists resented this direct taxation because they believed they should have the right to be involved in decisions about their own taxation. This led to widespread protests and boycotts organized by groups such as the Sons of Liberty, creating a sense of unity among the colonists against British rule and ultimately leading to the Revolutionary War.
Select TWO of the following issues. How was each issue a cause of the American Revolution
A. Proclamation of 1763
B. The Stamp Act
C. Lack of representation in Parliament
D. British economic policies following the French and Indian War.
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