American Revolution Quiz 1 Study Guide
(Taxation and Effects, Declaration of Independence)
Section 1: Taxation and Effects
1. What was the Proclamation of 1763?
An order by the king following the French and Indian War that stated colonists could not move
west of the Appalachian Mountains.
2.
Why did Britain create new taxes that the colonists had to pay?
The French and Indian War was very expensive and Britain had to make up the money to remain
a strong world power.
3.
What does the phrase “taxation without representation” mean?
The American colonists were upset that they had no say in the passing of the new taxes.
4. Describe the Boston Massacre.
American colonists shot after harassing and threatening a group of British soldiers in Boston.
5. What was the Boston Tea Party?
American patriots throw tea into Boston Harbor in response to a British tea tax.
Section 2: Declaration of Independence
6. According to the Declaration of Independence, why are governments established?
Governments are established to protect people’s basic rights.
7. According to the Declaration of Independence, who gives the power to the government?
The government gets its power from the people because that is who the government is
supposed to protect.
8. According to the Declaration of Independence, what should happen if a government violates
its citizens’ rights?
A government that violates the people’s rights should be replaced with a new government.
9. What are the three rights that cannot be taken away according to the Declaration of
Independence?
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
10. Define:
Loyalist People in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to remain under the
control of the king and Great Britain.
Patriot People in the colonies who wanted the colonies to break away from Great Britain.
Neutralist American colonists that didn’t support the patriots or the loyalists in the American
Revolution.