Why was Paul's Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre an example of propaganda?

His use of the word 'massacre' to describe the event.

What happened when three East India Company ships arrived in Boston Harbor in 1773?

Colonists boarded the ships and threw tea overboard.

What is meant when Henry said that colonies could only impose taxation upon the colonists?

None of the colonies can be taxed without colonial consent.

What best shows Parliament's reaction after learning the colonies were going to rebel?

Parliament sent troops to Boston.

Why was the formation of the Continental Congress different from other colonial responses?

It created a political body that challenged British control.

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Why was Paul's Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre an example of propaganda?
His use of the word 'massacre' to describe the event.
The number of people represented is not accurate.
Because he included the dob in the engraving.
Shows confrontation taking place in the center of the city.
2
What did some colonists do to avoid taxes?
They went to court.
They moved to the Atlantic Coast.
They resorted to smuggling.
They argued for more taxes.
3
What happened when three East India Company ships arrived in Boston Harbor in 1773?
Five colonists were killed in the Boston Massacre.
Colonists called for a boycott of fabric made in Britain.
Colonists boarded the ships and threw tea overboard.
Parliament passed the Tea Act.
4
What group took place in the defiant act of the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty
The French
Iroquois Confederacy
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What is meant when Henry said that colonies could only impose taxation upon the colonists?
King of England is in charge and can fairly pass any taxes.
No government has the right to tax the colonists.
Only Parliament should have the right to tax colonists.
None of the colonies can be taxed without colonial consent.
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Why did the English Parliament make laws for America?
To regulate trade.
To raise revenue.
To oppose the French
To support exploration.
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What was the political body that represented Americans and challenged British control?
Sons of Liberty
Coercive Acts
Continental Congress
Sons of Liberty
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What best shows Parliament's reaction after learning the colonies were going to rebel?
Parliament closed Boston Harbor.
Parliament did nothing.
Parliament sent troops to Boston.
Parliament sent a letter to the colonies.
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Why was the formation of the Continental Congress different from other colonial responses?
It set up training camps for weapons practice.
United the colonies and British in a committee.
It was formed to enforce the Coercive Acts.
It created a political body that challenged British control.
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What was the colonial name for laws that banned town meetings in New England?
Boston Tea Party
Coercive Acts
Navigation Acts
Intolerable Acts

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