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What was one of the main effects of the Proclamation of 1763?
What was a direct consequence of the French-Indian War on British colonial policy?
Which Act imposed a direct tax on printed materials in the American colonies?
How did Americans generally respond to the Proclamation of 1763?
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Which tax targeted non-British imported goods like molasses and coffee?
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Study Notes
Causes of the American Revolution
- British perception of American colonists as inferior led to a repressive relationship.
- Restrictions on trade fueled resentment as colonists sought economic independence.
- Native American forces targeted British ports like Detroit, creating conflict.
Impact of Pontiac's Rebellion
- The Proclamation of 1763 established a boundary line to separate British settlers and Native territories.
- American colonists largely disregarded the Proclamation, continuing westward expansion, heightening tensions.
Impact of the French-Indian War
- The war imposed significant financial strain on Britain, altering colonial governance.
- The end of salutary neglect marked a shift to stricter oversight of colonial affairs to manage war debts.
- Key taxation measures included:
- Stamp Act: Imposed a direct tax on all printed materials, aggravating colonial grievances.
- Sugar Act: Levied taxes on imported non-British goods, like molasses and sugar, affecting trade.
- Quartering Act required colonists to provide provisions and housing for British troops, bred resentment.
- Currency Act mandated the exclusive use of British pounds in the colonies, disrupting local economies.
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Explore the key causes that led to the American Revolution, including British policies and colonial responses. Learn about the significant events like Pontiac's Rebellion and the French-Indian War that shaped the conflict. This quiz will test your knowledge of these critical historical developments.
