This slogan came from the passage of the Stamp Act regarding unfair taxation of the colonies.

"no taxation without representation"

Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?

. The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.

What does the term tyranny mean?

an unfair and unjust use of power

Why did Paul Revere call the riot in Boston a massacre?

To create anti-British sentiments (feelings)

How did Great Britain increase it's control over the colonists?

. It required that colonists pay taxes.

What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?

they were ready to fight for the right to govern themselves

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1
This was a war for territory in N. America between Great Britain and France.
The Civil War
War of 1812
French and Indian War
100 years war
2
After the Proclamation of 1763 was passed by King George III the colonists accused him of
tyranny
war crimes
being nice
taxation
3
This law that put a tax on paper and started the slogan "no taxation without representation"
The Sugar Act
The Quartering Act
The Stamp Act
The Townshend Acts
4
This was the law that forced colonists to house British soldiers.
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Townshend Acts
Quartering Act
5
This slogan came from the passage of the Stamp Act regarding unfair taxation of the colonies.
King George is the best
tyranny is awesome
"no taxation without representation"
boycott now!
6
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
The colonies had representation in Parliament.
The colonies were united into one government.
. The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.
The colonies depended upon the British government.
7
This group of laws punished Massachusetts for the Boston tea party.
Proclamation of 1763
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
8
Which country gained territory as a result of the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
France
American Indians
Spain
9
What does the term tyranny mean?
. a fair and good use of power
. random results of primary elections
the way that people are elected through votes of the people
an unfair and unjust use of power
10
This law taxed items imported to the colonies from Great Britain.
Townshend Acts
Proclamation of 1763
Boston tea party
Boston Massacre
11
This is the term that refers to not buying or using specific items.
"no taxation without representation"
Parliament
boycott
militia
12
Why did Paul Revere call the riot in Boston a massacre?
To gain favor with the king
To create anti-British sentiments (feelings)
To get people to love the British
To get his name in the newspapers around the colonies
13
How did Great Britain increase it's control over the colonists?
It took away colonists' land.
. It forced colonists to work for the government.
. It demanded that colonists join the army.
. It required that colonists pay taxes.
14
Who was the first president of the United States?
John Adams
Mr. Orme
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
15
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
British troops were eager to start a war with the colonies.
The British soldiers were fearful of the colonial militia.
British troops were eager to start a war with the colonies.
they were ready to fight for the right to govern themselves

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