The document summarizes the causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War. It then provides a sample test question about the Proclamation of 1763 and the correct answer choice along with rationales for the distractors.

1. Distracter Factor- Readiness Standards<br />8.4A History:(A) analyze causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of representation in Parliament, and British economic policies following the French and Indian War; Readiness Standard RC 1<br />Sample ItemAnswer ChoiceRationaleImplication for InstructionFormative Assessment50863580645What evidence in the above map can you use to prove the Proclamation of 1763 created a hardship for American Colonist? A It encouraged raids by Native AmericansB Colonist were unable to settle land claimed by QuebecC It prevented colonist from benefiting from land they had claimedD Increased the fur trade between Great Britain and independent tradersCorrectCStudent must have knowledge of the Proclamation of 1763. What impact will the Proclamation of 1763 have on colonist-EconomicSocialGeographicalPoliticalBDistracts because...Land is added to Quebec, but the colonist never claimed this landProcessing skills- reading mapsDDistracts because...The fur trade did increase between Britain and traders but this info is not on the map and would not have a significant impact on colonistsCritical thinking – ability to use info from map and current knowledgeADistracts because...The Proclamation was intended to decrease the raids by Native Americans. Understanding of the French and Indian War<br />