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Study Guide: Causes of the American Revolution Test

Directions: As you prepare for your upcoming test, use this study guide and
your notes to help you. Below are vocabulary terms, cartoons, and short
answer questions. Any or all of these items could be on included. The test
will be a combination of multiple choice, true or false, matching, fill in the
blank, short answer, and critical thinking questions- use your time wisely to
prepare for the exam!
IdentifythemajorcausesoftheAmericanRevolution

FrenchandIndianWar

ActsSugar,Stamp,andTea

BostonMassacre.BostonTeaParty

LexingtonandConcord

BunkerHill

OliveBranchPetition,Declaration

Vocabulary

Tyranny (n.)- oppression

Loyalist (n.)- someone who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War.

Revolution (n.)- a significant shift or change in situation

Patriot (n.)- someone who supported American independence

Taxation (n.)- the act of taxing citizens

Representation (n.)- having someone designated to speak for a group

Act (n.)- Law

Militia (n.)- temporary army of civilian soldiers

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Liberty (n.)- independence

Repeal (v.)- to cancel

Treaty (n.)- agreement

Allies (n.)- people working together for a common cause

Minuteman (n.)- Massachusetts militiamen trained to be ready at all times.

Blockade (n.)- the isolation of place to block people and goods coming in or going out

Other Terms and People to Know

Olive Branch Petition

Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams

Patrick Henry
George Washington
Continental Army
First Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress

PossibleShortAnswer/CriticalThinkingQuestions

Don'tforget:alwaysexplainyouranswerswithexamplesandevidence!

1. How did the period of colonization in North America set the stage for the American Revolution?
2. Which leaders had the biggest impact on the forming of America as a nation?
3. Why did this conflict (The French and Indian War) arise in North America between France and
Great Britain?
4. How did the outcome of the French and Indian War determine who controlled North America?
5. Why were some colonists angered by the Proclamation of 1763?
6. In your opinion, should the colonists have been asked to pay higher taxes in order to pay for the
war?
7. What brought about the clash between American colonists and British soldiers at Lexington and
Concord?
8. Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill a significant battle of the Revolutionary War?
9. How did the Continental Congress bring the colonies together?
10. What grievances against King George III were included in the Declaration of Independence?

Be prepared to discuss, analyze a political cartoon