Main reason most Colonists did not support the Stamp Act.

They had no representation in Parliament.

Why were the Minutemen named so?

Because they could be ready in a short time to fight.

Why did British General Thomas Gage send his troops to Lexington and Concord in April 1775?

To capture Patriot leaders and weapons.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the French and Indian War?

Britain granted the Colonists more self-government.

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Causes of the American Revolution

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Follows along with Chapter 7 in Harcourt Brace 5th Grade Social Studies.

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1
Who of the following was killed at the Boston Massacre?
James Otis
Patrick Henry
Crispus Attucks
Benjamin Franklin
2
How did Colonists protest the new taxes?
Sending petitions to Parliament.
Boycotting British goods.
All of these.
Organized the Stamp Act Congress.
3
Main reason most Colonists did not support the Stamp Act.
They had no representation in Parliament.
It was asking for too much money.
The stamps were cheaply made and kept falling off.
They felt food should not be taxed.
4
Why were the Minutemen named so?
Because they were Loyalists.
Because they worked as watchmakers during the day.
Because there were 60 of them in a unit.
Because they could be ready in a short time to fight.
5
What caused the British to blockade Boston Harbor?
The Boston Massacre
Fighting at Lexington and Concord
The Committees of Correspondence
The Boston Tea Party
6
Why did British General Thomas Gage send his troops to Lexington and Concord in April 1775?
To protect the villagers from Indian attacks.
To capture Patriot leaders and weapons.
To try to stop the Boston Tea Party.
To defend the towns from the French.
7
Name of government office in Great Britain that passed laws.
Parliment
Senate
Congress
House of Burgesses
8
Which of the following was NOT a result of the French and Indian War?
Britain acquired a huge debt.
The Proclamation of 1763
Britain granted the Colonists more self-government.
Most French lands in N. America were acquired by Britain.
9
Which was NOT a part of the Intolerable Acts?
Thomas Gage became the new governor of Massachusetts.
More quartering of soldiers.
The Proclamation of 1763.
A naval blockade of Boston Harbor.
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American Colonists who supported the British Government.
Minutemen
Patriots
Loyalists
Sons of Liberty

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