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. Executive appointed by the king.

Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies: British gov not a formal document. Most colonists owned enough property to qualify to vote while most British did not.

Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s: political upheaval in Great Britain and European wars had allowed the elected assemblies to increase power. Assemblies often withheld salaries from unpopular governors.

Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it: colonist protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliamant.