Answer: yes and no. For the most part yes as it allows the government to pick and choose what is and isn't recognized as a local currency. A good example of fiat money is gold.
C - They had a rivalry during that time
The following is a list of causes of the American Revolution
1) Conflict between Great Britain and American colonists- The passage of several different taxes like the Tea Act and Stamp Act caused constant problems between the colonists and the government. This was due to the fact that the taxes were passed without the consent of the colonists.
2) Boston Masaacre- 5 unarmed colonists were killed British soldiers after a confrontation in the Boston streets.
3) Enlightenment ideas- the concepts of the social contract and unalienable Rights helped spark the American Revolution.
B and E. Their culture was changed sometimes involuntarily and They suffered a population decrease.