Read & Listen: Cause and Effect to Revolution
OVERVIEW
On this page, you will learn cause and effect.
- First, look at the pictures and read about the causes that led to the American Revolution.
- Then, listen to audio of the text.
READ & LISTEN
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A cause is WHY something happens. An effect is WHAT happens. There were many causes that led to the American Revolution. Read the text below that talks about causes of the American Revolution.
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Cause 1: French Indian War
England wanted the colonists to pay money for England to fight the French.
Effect: The colonists felt this was unfair. They fought in the war too.
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Cause 2: Stamp Act
England charged colonists for paper, newspaper, and documents.
Effect: The colonists were angry. They had to pay taxes, but they could not vote or give an opinion.
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Cause 3: Townshend Act
England charged the colonists a tax on tea, paper, and glass.
Effect: The colonists wanted to protest, so they had a “tea party”. They snuck onto a ship and dumped all the tea from the boat into the water.
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Cause 4: The Wool Act and Hat Act
England told the colonists they could not sell the hats and clothes they made to anyone but colonists.
Effect: The colonists felt the British government was controlling their economy.
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Cause 5: Quartering Act
England sent troops to watch over the colonists. The colonists had to give the troops food and a bed in their house.
Effect: The colonists did not want to be under military control, especially in their homes.