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:
Most colonies had executive and two house leg just like British. British gov. not a formal document but series of law and tradition 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:
The British saw the colonists as British citizens.

Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
In 1764, new prime minister set up formal system in sugar act. In 1765, Parliament passed Stamp Act which required colonists to pay taxes on printed material.

Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
In 1765, Parliament passed Stamp Act which required colonists to pay taxes on printed material. The colonists protested because they did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without representation in Parliament.