The Proclamation of 1763 was a cause of the American Revolution because it limited westward expansion and interfered with the colonists' ability to settle and make a living in the Ohio River Valley. This angered the colonists, who felt their rights were being restricted by the British government.
The Stamp Act was also a cause of the American Revolution because it imposed direct taxes on the colonists without their consent. The colonists believed that taxation without representation was a violation of their rights as British subjects. They protested the Stamp Act through acts of resistance, such as boycotting British goods and forming organizations like the Sons of Liberty. The resistance and protests against the Stamp Act played a crucial role in uniting the colonists against British rule and fostering a sense of shared grievances, leading to a growing call for independence.
Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?(1 point) Responses to put French settlers there under English rule to put French settlers there under English rule to gain access to the region’s natural resources to gain access to the region’s natural resources to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain to force the French out of North America to force the French out of North America Question 2 What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?(1 point) Responses The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides. The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides. It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War. It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War. The battle ended the French and Indian War. The battle ended the French and Indian War. British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne. British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne. Question 3 What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts? (1 point) Responses To recover the cost of defending the colonies To recover the cost of defending the colonies To fund the establishment of new colonies To fund the establishment of new colonies To encourage foreign trade with the colonies To encourage foreign trade with the colonies To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies Question 4 In the text you read this about the aftermath of the Boston Massacre: The soldiers were arrested and tried in court. John Adams agreed to defend them, saying that they deserved a fair trial. He wanted to show the world that the colonists believed in justice, even if the British government did not. At the trial, Adams argued that the crowd had provoked the soldiers. His arguments convinced the jury. In the end, the heaviest punishment any soldier received was a branding on the hand. Use the excerpt to answer the question. How could John Adams defend the British soldiers but still be seen as a Patriot? (1 point) Responses Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to. Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to. Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice. Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice. Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free. Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free. Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause. Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause. Question 5 “Our Colonies must be the biggest Beggars in the World, if such small Duties appear to be intolerable Burdens in their Eyes.” —“Pacificus,” Maryland Gazette, March 20, 1766 Use the excerpt to answer the question. This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer? (1 point) Responses that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money Question 6 Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.(2 points) Responses British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies. British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies. The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists. The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists. The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans. The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans. Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French. Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French. Question 7 What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?(1 point) Responses to raise a colonial army to raise a colonial army to declare war on England to declare war on England to convince France to enter the war to convince France to enter the war to declare allegiance to the King of England to declare allegiance to the King of England Question 8 Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.(2 points) Responses When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal. When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal. When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal. When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal. The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army. The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army. Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming. Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming. Question 9 How did Washington gain control of Boston?(1 point) Responses He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston. He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston. He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British. He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British. He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender. He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender. He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British. He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British. Question 10 Select TWO of the following issues. How was each issue a cause of the American Revolution? Proclamation of 1763 The Stamp Act Lack of representation in Parliament British economic policies following the French and Indian War Think about the question carefully. Give examples to support your answer. (4 points)
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