1. Causes of the American Revolution What did it?

2. French and Indian War (Seven Years War)  War between France and Britain over Ohio River Valley land that Britain won  How was it a cause?  Who was involved in this war?

3. Proclamation of 1763  Order issued by King George III that moved Georgia ’ s southern border to the St. Mary ’ s River and forbade the colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.  Why was this a cause for the American Revolution?

4. Sugar Act  Parliament imposed a tax on sugar and molasses imported from the West Indies.  How was this a cause of the American Revolution?

5. Stamp Act  Parliament imposed a tax on newspapers, legal documents, and licenses.  How was this a cause of the American Revolution?

6. Townshend Acts  A series of laws that placed taxes on tea, paper, glass, and coloring for paints.  How was this a cause of the American Revolution?

7. Quartering Act  A law that required colonists to house and feed British soldiers at their own expense.  How was this a cause of the American Revolution?

8. Tea Act  Allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies, so could sell tea for less than colonial merchants could.  Resulted in Boston Tea Part  How was this a cause of the American Revolution?

9. Intolerable Acts  Punished colonists for Tea Party by closing Boston port.  Could not meet without British representation  Court system changed so British officials couldn ’ t be punished in colonies  Quartering Act  How were these a cause of the American Revolution?

10. You Choose  Create a cartoon strip that demonstrate Britain ’ s actions towards the colonists and the colonists reactions. The strip must include 5 of the causes of the American Revolution. You may choose whichever 5 you want. Make sure that you don ’ t just mention the causes, but actually depict the effects they had. Your strip must be at least 8 blocks.

11. You Choose  In a group of 5, you must create a scene that depicts how the colonists may have spoken about the causes of the American Revolution. You must create a dialogue, and it must include 7 of the causes. All members must participate in the presentation, and have a copy of the dialogue on them.