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Events that led to the American Revolution
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1
What was the Stamp Act?
The British outlawed writing letters of protest.
A tax on sugar and tea.
A tax on all stamps and letters.
A tax on all printed material.
2
This event was a reaction to which British law?
Sugar Act
Writs of Assistance
Tea Act
Stamp Act
3
Why was Paul Revere riding around at night?
To harass the British so they couldn't get any rest.
To announce the war was over
To alert the minutemen the British were coming .
To deliver the Declaration of Independence to Sam Adams
4
What does "One if by land and two if by sea" mean?
To signal Ethan Allen how many cannons the British had
The number of shots fired at Lexington & Concord.
The signal to Paul Revere that the British were coming.
To alert Sam Adams of a safe hiding place.
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When did this event take place?
1492
1776
1984
1770
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What was important about the capture of Ft. Ticonderoga?
The British surrendered, the war was over.
Sam Adams & John Hancock used it for a headquarters.
The Patriots found 50 cannons to help them fight.
The Patriots were able to get help from the Natives.
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What event does this painting represent?
Shot Heard Round the World
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
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Who was John Hancock?
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
He gave away tea to the women of Boston after the Tea Party.
Spy for the British
Leader of Sons of Liberty, richest man in Boston.
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What event does this picture represent?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
British raiding a ship with smuggled goods.
Shot Heard Round the World
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Who was Crispus Attucks?
Lit the lanterns in the North Church to signal Paul Revere
One of the men killed at Boston Massacre.
Fired the cannons at Bunker Hill
Spy for George Washington
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Who were the minutemen?
Massachusett's elite militia
Messengers used by Ben Franklin
Loyalists who fought for the British
The men who died at the Boston Massacre
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What was the effect of this event?
British passed Writs of Assistance to punish the colonists.
The Intolerable Acts were passed to punish the colonies.
The Sons of Liberty were arrested and hung.
The British raised the tax on tea to pay for all the damage.
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Who said "Give Me Liberty or Give me death!"
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
John Adams
Patrick Henry
14
Which of these phrases might be said by a Patriot?
"That's just those Bostonians, always causing trouble."
"I hate paying these taxes but the law is the law."
"No more taxation without representation"
"I'm so glad we won the Superbowl."
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Which statement might come from a Loyalist?
"Nothing can eradicate the seeds of Liberty."
"Give me Liberty or Give me death!"
"England buys a lot of my tobacco why would I mess that up?"
"These taxes are terrible! It's time we govern ourselves!"
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What event happened on April 19, 1775?
The French & Indian WAr
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington & Concord
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Why did General Prescot say "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!"
He was a traitor and was trying to help the British
The British were coming by ship.
To test how brave the minutemen were
To conserve ammunition until they had a close shot
18
The Battle of Lexington & Concord is also known as....?
The Great War
The Shot Heard Round the World
The Boston Massacre
One if by land and two if by sea
19
Why do historians consider this painting an example of propaganda?
It influenced the British to repeal the Stamp Act.
It was evidence used in court to condemn the British.
It influenced colonists to elect George Washington.
It influenced colonists to turn against the British.
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What is a revolution?
A type of protest
Sniper-style fighting
A sudden political change.
A tax on vehicles that have wheels
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What event happened last?
Boston Massacre
Shot Heard Round the World
Paul Revere's Ride
Boston Tea Party
22
What event happened first?
Boston Tea Party
Shot Heard Round the World
Paul Revere's Ride
Boston Massacre
23
What event does this picture represent?
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
The Shot Heard Round the World
Paul Revere's Ride
Benjamin Franklin's post office riders delivering a message.
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When did this event happen?
December 16, 1773
July 4, 1776
April 19, 1775
April 18, 1775
