What was the main reason that colonists felt the British Government had no right to tax them?

they were not allowed to help elect the people in the government.

What did the Declaratory Act of 1766 state?

colonies were under the control of the English government

What is the purpose of the second section of the Declaration of Independence?

Describes ways in which King George misused his power in the colonies

What were Sons of Liberty?

secret group that found interesting ways to oppose the British.

Did all the members of the Second Continental Congress feel going to war with England was the only solution?

They were divided. Some wanted war, while others wanted peace.

What is the purpose of the third section of the Declaration of Independence?

“united colonies are, , free and independent states.”

King’s response to the letter from The Second Continental Congress asking him once more to remove the taxes?

He said no, and sent 20,000 more soldiers to the colonies.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

Colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor

What is The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow about?

Paul Revere warning the colonists that the British were attacking

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1
What was the main reason that colonists felt the British Government had no right to tax them?
Because they were Puritans
Because they did not live in England.
they were not allowed to help elect the people in the government.
Because they chose to leave England
2
What did the Declaratory Act of 1766 state?
colonies were under the control of the English government
colonists needed to move back to England
colonists would pay taxes
Declaring independence was the only way for the colonists to earn freedom
3
What is the purpose of the second section of the Declaration of Independence?
It is a great and inspiring document
Describes ways in which King George misused his power in the colonies
All men are created equal, that every citizen has basic rights
Women should have the right to vote
4
What did the Townshend Acts of 1767 declare?
independence was the only way for the colonists to earn their freedom.
colonies were under the control of the English government.
colonists needed to move back to England.
colonists would pay taxes.
5
What did British soldiers do on the day of the Boston Massacre?
They left their post.
set fire to the building they were guarding.
shot into the crowd of people.
shot and killed the boys.
6
What were Sons of Liberty?
secret group who drafted the Declaration of Independence.
A secret group who traveled to England to talk with the King.
secret group who fought battles against the British .
secret group that found interesting ways to oppose the British.
7
Who was the other colonist who spoke of independence along with Thomas Paine?
Abe Lincoln
Ben Franklin
George Washington
Sam Adams
8
Did all the members of the Second Continental Congress feel going to war with England was the only solution?
The Second Continental Congress did not discuss war.
They were divided. Some wanted war, while others wanted peace.
Yes. They voted to go to war unanimously.
No. They all wanted peace, but the Crown would not consider it.
9
What is the purpose of the third section of the Declaration of Independence?
Women should have the right to vote
King George misused his power in the colonies
“united colonies are, , free and independent states.”
All men are created equal, that every citizen has basic rights
10
Which river did Paul Revere travel across on his way to warn colonists in Lexington?
North River
Boston River
Charles RIver
Hudson River
11
King’s response to the letter from The Second Continental Congress asking him once more to remove the taxes?
He said no, and sent 20,000 more soldiers to the colonies.
remove some taxes if the colonists would stop their rebellious actions.
He agreed to remove all colonial taxes from law.
colonists should ask God for forgiveness for their action
12
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists began to sell tea
Colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor
Colonists sat down for tea with members of the Mohawk tribe
Colonists sat down for tea with members of the British Parliament
13
Where were two lanterns hung to warn the colonists that the British were coming by sea?
The Boston Harbor
The old North Church Steeple
The Boston Market
The pillar of Concord
14
Where was Paul Revere almost captured by the British?
Between Lexington and Concord
Between Charlestown and Lexington
Between Philadelphia and Boston
Between Boston and Charlestown
15
What is The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow about?
Paul Revere being elected President
Paul Revere warning the colonists that the British were attacking
Paul Revere writing a political pamphlet
Paul Revere fighting in the first battle of the revolution.

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