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The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
· British gov not a formal document but series of law and tradition while colonies had formal document. Most colonist owned enough property to qualify to vote while most British did not.

Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
· British officials wanted to change situation with governors by taxing colonist to provide governors pay.

Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
· In 1764 new prime minister set up formal system in sugar act meant colonist could not get around tax. 1765 Parliament passes quartering act requiring colonist to house and supply GB army.

Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
· Colonist angrily protested cause did not think Parliament could tax colonies directly without rep in Parliament.