Causes of the American Revolution
Michael Nesbit Causes of the American Revolution
Which event directly led to the American Revolution?
French and Indian War
Enlightenment
Intolerable Acts
None of the above
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
Disputes over land ownership
Desire for independence
Religious conflicts
Economic competition
Which philosopher's ideas influenced the American colonists during the Enlightenment?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Laws passed to punish the American colonists
Taxes imposed on the colonies
Battles between the British and French
Reforms proposed by the American colonists
What was the main goal of the American colonists during the American Revolution?
To gain religious freedom
To establish a monarchy
To achieve independence from Britain
To form alliances with other European powers
Which statement best describes the impact of the French and Indian War on the American colonists?
It increased their taxes
It led to new trade opportunities
It strengthened their alliance with Britain
It had no significant impact
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To tax paper goods in the colonies
To regulate trade with other countries
To punish the American colonists
To establish a colonial government
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
King George III
King George II
King George I
King James II
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare war on Britain
To establish a constitution for the United States
To declare independence from Britain
To outline the rights of American citizens
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