|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE
What where the economical differences between the original 13 American colonies? -
ANSWER The Northern Colonies relied on small subsistence farming, fishing and the
establishment of port towns. The Middle Colonies produced wheat and grain. The Southern
Colonies produced tobacco.
What where the similarities between the 13 American Colonies? - ANSWER Religion -
protestant denominations fleeing persecution.
Economically Independent - land availability means everyone owned land for farming.
Political Freedom - Every colony had a legislative assembly elected by the people. In some
colonies 80% of free men could vote
What where the strengths of the American colonies? - ANSWER A wide franchise -
representative of the population, promotes political engagement.
Economic Benefits - value attached to skilled work.
Rebellious culture among many in society.
What two problems did the Seven Year War create for Britain? - ANSWER Debt - Interest
payments alone cost £4.4 million per year on a national income of £8 million
New Territories - North America became much more expensive to defend because of fear of
french revenge. By 1763, £350000 per year.
What was the aim of The Tea Act 1773? - ANSWER To secure the financial viability of
Indian Tea
What did the Tea Act of 1773 do? - ANSWER Levied taxes on tea from companies other
than the East Indian Tea Company
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, What was the American reaction to the Tea Act 1773? - ANSWER They were angry that
Britain wanted to interfere in their affairs without consultation. Boycotts of tea were
organised, and it led to the Boston Tea Party.
What was the aim of the Sugar Act 1764? - ANSWER To end the smuggling trade in sugar,
and to increase revenue.
What were the consequences of the Sugar Act 1764? - ANSWER A more visible British
presence in America
Is a trigger for discussion in the colonies
What did the Stamp Act do? - ANSWER Was the first internal tax in America. Levied tax
on all paper goods; legal documents, publications, leaflets
What were the consequences of the Stamp Act? - ANSWER Direct Action - Sons of Liberty
established
Political Action - 9 of the colonies agree to boycott
The British repeal the Stamp Act
What did the Townsend Duties 1767 do? - ANSWER Taxes on imports on paper, paint,
tea, lead and glass.
How did the Americans perceive Townsends Duties 1767? - ANSWER As an abuse of
power
What were the consequences of the Townsend Duties 1767? - ANSWER The
Massachusetts Assembly organised a boycott which 9 colonies join. There is agitation among
the Sons of Liberty in Boston which leads to the Boston Massacre
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ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE
What where the economical differences between the original 13 American colonies? -
ANSWER The Northern Colonies relied on small subsistence farming, fishing and the
establishment of port towns. The Middle Colonies produced wheat and grain. The Southern
Colonies produced tobacco.
What where the similarities between the 13 American Colonies? - ANSWER Religion -
protestant denominations fleeing persecution.
Economically Independent - land availability means everyone owned land for farming.
Political Freedom - Every colony had a legislative assembly elected by the people. In some
colonies 80% of free men could vote
What where the strengths of the American colonies? - ANSWER A wide franchise -
representative of the population, promotes political engagement.
Economic Benefits - value attached to skilled work.
Rebellious culture among many in society.
What two problems did the Seven Year War create for Britain? - ANSWER Debt - Interest
payments alone cost £4.4 million per year on a national income of £8 million
New Territories - North America became much more expensive to defend because of fear of
french revenge. By 1763, £350000 per year.
What was the aim of The Tea Act 1773? - ANSWER To secure the financial viability of
Indian Tea
What did the Tea Act of 1773 do? - ANSWER Levied taxes on tea from companies other
than the East Indian Tea Company
1
, What was the American reaction to the Tea Act 1773? - ANSWER They were angry that
Britain wanted to interfere in their affairs without consultation. Boycotts of tea were
organised, and it led to the Boston Tea Party.
What was the aim of the Sugar Act 1764? - ANSWER To end the smuggling trade in sugar,
and to increase revenue.
What were the consequences of the Sugar Act 1764? - ANSWER A more visible British
presence in America
Is a trigger for discussion in the colonies
What did the Stamp Act do? - ANSWER Was the first internal tax in America. Levied tax
on all paper goods; legal documents, publications, leaflets
What were the consequences of the Stamp Act? - ANSWER Direct Action - Sons of Liberty
established
Political Action - 9 of the colonies agree to boycott
The British repeal the Stamp Act
What did the Townsend Duties 1767 do? - ANSWER Taxes on imports on paper, paint,
tea, lead and glass.
How did the Americans perceive Townsends Duties 1767? - ANSWER As an abuse of
power
What were the consequences of the Townsend Duties 1767? - ANSWER The
Massachusetts Assembly organised a boycott which 9 colonies join. There is agitation among
the Sons of Liberty in Boston which leads to the Boston Massacre
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