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: they were alike because Colonies had executive and two house legs similar to Britain, Usually in colonies, executives appointed by the King and one house of leg appointed by King. Most colonists and British did not believe everyone was equal; they were different because British government did not have a formal document but series of law and traditions while colonies had formal document. Most colonists owned enough property to qualify to vote while most British did not.

Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies: Because war made them decide that colonists should pay some of the war debts and pay to protect colonies

Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s: Sugar Act, Stamp Act

Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it: it requires colonists to pay a tax on printed material. Colonist did not like this and soon protested because they did not think that Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament