Why the American Revolution Began

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2. HOME Background on King George Causes of the Revolution Quiz

3. Watch the video below to learn about King George and his views on the new colonies!

4. Watch the video below to learn about the colonists’ views on King George and Great Britain!

5. Now that we know some background, it’s time to learn about the main causes of the American Revolution! Learn About The Causes

6. There were many different causes for the American Revolution, but most of the causes relate to the unfair acts and taxes put on American colonists. Learn More About The Acts

7. The Acts The Sugar Act Explore The Stamp Act Explore The Quartering Act Explore The Tea Act Explore The Intolerable Acts Explore

8. The Sugar Act Watch the video below! Return to The Acts

9. The Sugar Act What was the Sugar Act? • The Sugar Act was a tax that colonists were required to pay when buying sugar, molasses, and other goods. • Parliament passed the Sugar Act on April 5, 1764. Return to The Acts

10. The Sugar Act Colonists had to pay taxes on: • Sugar • Molasses • Certain wines • Coffee • Pimiento • Cambric and printed calico • Lumber and iron Return to The Acts

11. The Sugar Act How do you think the Colonists reacted to the Sugar Act? (watch the video below to see) Return to The Acts

12. The Sugar Act Think about it. How would you feel if someone said that every time you wanted a piece of candy you had to pay $1 more, just to eat it? Think about how much money that would be. Can you understand how the colonists felt? Return to The Acts

13. The Stamp Act Watch the video below! Return to The Acts

14. The Stamp Act What was the Stamp Act? • King George passed the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765. • The Stamp Act was a new tax that colonists were required to pay on any piece of paper that they purchased. Return to The Acts

15. The Stamp Act Colonists had to pay taxes on: • Ship’s papers • Legal documents • Licenses • Newspapers • Other publications • Playing cards Return to The Acts

16. The Stamp Act How do you think the Colonists reacted to the Stamp Act? (watch the video below to see) Return to The Acts

17. The Stamp Act Think about it. How would you feel if someone said that every time you use a sheet of paper you had to pay $1? Think of how much money that would be. Can you understand how the colonists felt? Return to The Acts

18. The Quartering Act Watch the video below! Return to The Acts

19. The Quartering Act What was the Quartering Act? • The Quartering Act was first passed in 1765. • King George passed the quartering act, which required American Colonists to provide housing and food for British soldiers while they were in the colonies. Return to The Acts

20. The Quartering Act How do you think the Colonists reacted? (watch the video below to see) Return to The Acts

21. The Quartering Act Think about it. How would you feel if someone came and slept in your bed and ate all of your food without asking? Can you understand how the colonists felt? Return to The Acts

22. The Tea Act Watch the video below! Return to The Acts

23. The Tea Act What is the Tea Act? • Parliament passed the Tea Act on May 10, 1773. • The Tea Act was a law that gave a monopoly to the East India Trading Company. Colonists could only buy tea from this company, or they were taxed harshly. Return to The Acts

24. The Tea Act How do you think the Colonists reacted?(watch the video below to see) Return to The Acts

25. The Tea Act Think about it. How would you feel if someone said that you could only buy one type of juice, and if you want any other type you have to pay lots of extra money? Can you understand how the colonists felt? Return to The Acts

26. The Intolerable Acts Watch the video below! Return to The Acts

27. The Intolerable Acts What were the Intolerable Acts? • After the Boston Tea Party, King George made more laws for the colonists. He wanted to prove his authority to the colonists and punish them for their childish behavior. Return to The Acts

28. The Intolerable Acts How do you think the Colonists reacted to the Intolerable Acts? (watch the video below to see) Return to The Acts

29. The Intolerable Acts Think about it. How would you feel if your teacher started making pointless rules just to get revenge? Can you understand how the colonists felt? Return to The Acts

30. Now it’s your turn! You are a colonist who is under the rule ofKing George and his acts! Answer all the questions correctly so you can start a revolution! Start the Quiz

31. Question 1 Why did the revolution begin? A: The British wanted “no taxation without representation.” B: The colonists wanted “no taxation without representation.” C: They just liked to argue.

32. Oops! Try Again! You don’t want King George’s taxes anymore! Review the Material

33. Watch the video below to learn about the colonists’ views on King George and Great Britain! Back to Quiz

34. Great Job! You are one step closer to starting a revolution! Next Question

35. Question 2 What did the Stamp Act do? A: Put a tax on all sugar products. B: Put a tax on all paper products. C: Put a tax only on tea. D: Put a tax only on stamps.

36. Oops! Try Again! You don’t want King George’s taxes anymore! Review the Material

37. The Stamp Act What was the Stamp Act? • King George passed the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765. • The Stamp Act was a new tax that colonists were required to pay on any piece of paper that they purchased. Back to Quiz

38. Great Job! You are one step closer to starting a revolution! Next Question

39. Question 3 Which of the following was NOT taxed under the Stamp Act? A: newspaper B: licenses C: sugar D: playing cards

40. Oops! Try Again! You don’t want King George’s taxes anymore! Review the Material

41. The Stamp Act Colonists had to pay taxes on: • Ship’s papers • Legal documents • Licenses • Newspapers • Other publications • Playing cards Back to Quiz

42. Great Job! You are one step closer to starting a revolution! Next Question

43. Question 4 What did the Sugar Act do? A: put a tax on all food B: put a tax on only sugar C: put a tax on only desserts D: put a tax on items including sugar, molasses, and other goods

44. Oops! Try Again! You don’t want King George’s taxes anymore! Review the Material

45. The Sugar Act What was the Sugar Act? • The Sugar Act was a tax that colonists were required to pay when buying sugar, molasses, and other goods. • Parliament passed the Sugar Act on April 5, 1764 Back to Quiz

46. Great Job! You are one step closer to starting a revolution! Next Question

47. Question 5 What were the Intolerable Acts? A: taxes to reward colonists B: taxes to punish colonists C: laws to reward colonists D: laws to punish colonists

48. Oops! Try Again! You don’t want King George’s taxes anymore! Review the Material

49. The Intolerable Acts What were the Intolerable Acts? • After the Boston Tea Party, King George made more laws for the colonists. He wanted to prove his authority to the colonists and punish them for their childish behavior. Back to Quiz

50. Great Job! You are one step closer to starting a revolution! Next Question