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:

The British government was the model for the Colonial government. The British government was not a formal document but a series of law and tradition while the Colonies had a formal document.

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

The British officials wanted to change the situation with the governors by taxing colonists to provide governors pay, and also they wanted the colonists to pay debt from the French Indian War.

Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:

The sugar act made it so taxes on colonists could not be avoided. The taxes included taxes on pretty much any property as well as printed papers.

Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay tax on printed material. The colonists angrily protested this tax.