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 and Colonists both used a King appointed governor but the British had a series of laws and traditions and the Colonist owned their land.

Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies: They imposed taxing to colonist so that they could provide governors pay.

Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s: The British parliament imposed the Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and the Stamp Act.

Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it: The Stamp act was a requirement for the colonist to pay taxes on printed material. The colonist became very angry with is idea and protested against it.