Colonists felt they were treated unfairly by England because they:

Had to pay taxes but were not represented in the government.

Which is NOT one of the main ideas of the Constitution.

The president will have all the power.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was important because:

It showed the British that the colonists could fight well.

The United Sates Constitution was:

A document stating the laws for the new country.

A letter, document, or statement that makes something known.

The Boston Tea Party occurred because:

People were angry over the tax on tea.

Is a colonist who could be ready in few minutes to fight.

The Declaration of Independence was:

A document stating the colonies wanted freedom from England.

The color red on the United States Flag represents:

The color of the blood that was shed for freedom.

What is a representative?

Someone who is elected to speak, act, or vote for others.

Money people pay to the government.

Benjamin Franklin helped write the:

The Declaration of Independence.

Paul Revere rode his horse all night to:

Warn the Patriots that British troops were coming.

A spear that fits on the end of a rifle.

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1
Colonists felt they were treated unfairly by England because they:
Could not worship as they wanted.
Had to keep English traditions.
Were not allowed to buy English goods.
Had to pay taxes but were not represented in the government.
2
Which is NOT one of the main ideas of the Constitution.
The president will have all the power.
It is the highest law of the land.
The people can amend it.
The people will run the government.
3
John Hancock helped the Patriots out by:
Buying guns for them.
Fighting in the war.
Going to Harvard.
Going on the Midnight Ride.
4
The ______________ was the name of the group of soldiers who protected their town.
patriots
massacre
militia
loyalists
5
The Battle of Bunker Hill was important because:
It showed the British that the colonists could fight well.
It lasted for many hours.
Paul Revere was there to see it.
Only a few people were killed.
6
The United Sates Constitution was:
The ship colonists sailed on.
Tax on items brought from England.
A document declaring independence from England.
A document stating the laws for the new country.
7
A declaration is...
A letter, document, or statement that makes something known.
The story of a person's life.
A way of life handed down from one generation to the next.
Freedom from another's control.
8
The Boston Tea Party occurred because:
People were angry over the tax on tea.
England was celebrating.
Colonists like to have parties.
People were tired of drinking tea.
9
A person who wanted the colonies to remain loyal to England was a...
Minuteman
Representative
Loyalist
Patriot
10
A minuteman...
Ran the taverns in each town.
Was a company of soldiers who protected the town.
Is a colonist who could be ready in few minutes to fight.
Is a person who made a living by trading goods.
11
The Declaration of Independence was:
Our national anthem.
A document stating the colonies wanted freedom from England.
A paper that people had to sign to join the colonies.
The first set of laws for the colonies.
12
John Adams became the:
A member of the First and Second Continental Congress.
First Vice-President of the United States.
All of the above.
Second President of the United States.
13
The color red on the United States Flag represents:
The color of the blood that was shed for freedom.
The color of the British soldiers' uniforms.
The color of the poppies people wear on Veterans' Day.
The president's favorite color.
14
A person who wanted the colonies to become independent was called a ______________.
Minuteman
Rebel
Patriot
Loyalist
15
What is a representative?
A place where people could worship together or hold meetings
A person who lives with a craftsman and learns his skills.
A colonist who could be ready in minutes to fight.
Someone who is elected to speak, act, or vote for others.
16
True or false: Rights are privileges.
True.
False.
17
The first 13 colonies were ruled by:
Massasoit
Massachusetts
The United States of America
England
18
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Phillis Wheatley
19
What is a tax?
A tool used for chopping wood.
Money people pay to the government.
A spear that fits on the end of a rifle.
A privilege.
20
Benjamin Franklin helped write the:
The Declaration of Independence.
The Boston Tea Party.
The United States Constitution.
Stamp Act.
21
True or false: The colonists fought for their independence so that England could be in control.
False.
True.
22
Paul Revere rode his horse all night to:
Find a lantern.
Get exercise.
Get to New York City.
Warn the Patriots that British troops were coming.
23
The Stamp Act:
Caused the colonists to protest, or refuse to pay the tax.
All of the above.
Said that certain papers had to have a stamp on them.
Did not allow colonists to have a say in what was taxed.
24
Samuel Adams helped the Patriots. He was known for being a good:
Husband
Brewer
Politician
Merchant
25
What is a bayonet?
A type of musical instrument.
A spear that fits on the end of a rifle.
The name of a group of soldiers who protected their town.
A privilege.

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