The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review

The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:

British colonies very similar. Most colonies had executive and two house leg just like British. Usually in colonies executive appointed by king and one house of leg appointed by king. Even though democratic most colonist and British did not believe everyone was equal.


Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:

War made Parliament decide that colonist should pay some of the money to pay debt from war and protect colonies. British officials wanted to change situation with governors by taxing colonist to provide governors pay.


Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
Parliament also passes Stamp Act which requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Parliament passes quartering act requiring colonist to house and supply GB army.



Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:

Requires colonist to pay tax on printed material. Colonist angrily protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament.