The American revolution test

Question 1

Navigation Acts

Answer 1

N.A aimed at strengthening England’s trading power. The colonists were only allowed to trade with England and other English colonies. New England did not follow this act, they profited from fishing and ILLEGAL TRADE but Britain didn’t really care.

Question 2

French and Indian War

Answer 2

France Vs. England

Both want Ohio River Valley, very fertile land that is essential to expansion for both.

Question 3

Pontiac’s Rebellion

Answer 3

Natives in Ohio River Valley eventually started attacking British forts due to harsh British treatment & settling in their land. England wanted to keep tighter control over colonists.

Question 4

Proclamation of 1763

Answer 4

This forbid any settlements beyond appellation Mountains —> colonists felt betrayed by Britain, especially those who fought to get rid of the French and weren’t even allowed to expand