What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A letter sent to the King for one last chance to make peace

Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George’s view:

"We are in great debt - we must avoid another war!"

Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea

Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?

Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against the King.

The Proclamation of 1763...

Prevented the colonists from moving West

In the DOI, how did Jefferson show that King George was unfit to be King?

He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms

The Stamp Act Congress was...

Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act

The Quartering Act...

Forced colonists to provide shelter/food to British soldiers

Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot:

“We want representation in Parliament!”

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the DOI he said that all men had 3 rights – what were those rights?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?

They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them

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1
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A petition started by women that gave them a vote in US
A letter sent to the King for one last chance to make peace
A paper sent to all SoL stating their next course of action
A paper that stated when boycotts would be held
2
The _________ was the first attempt to unite the colonies against Native American attacks.
American Congress
First Continental Congress
Rochester Congress
Albany Congress
3
By signing the Declaration, what crime were the colonists committing?
Murder
Treason
Burglary
Theft
4
Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George’s view:
"We should ask the French for forgiveness"
Let's attack Spain next!"
"We are in great debt - we must avoid another war!"
"Let's ask for peace"
5
The Townshend Acts
Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea
Prevented the colonists from moving west.
Taxed all printed paper
Told the colonies they were subjects of the King
6
Colonist author who wrote “Common Sense”, supporting the separation from Britain.
Paul Revere
John Hancock
George Washington
Thomas Paine
7
The Stamp Act...
Required a royal “stamp” to be placed on printed documents
Taxed goods like newspapers, magazines, deeds, and wills
All of these
Placed a tax on all printed goods
8
The Second Continental Congress appointed _____________ to lead the Continental Army:
Patrick Henry
George Washington
John Adams
Sam Adams
9
Which battle was held on the night of Christmas and gave the colonists many supplies?
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
10
A Patriot supports the ______________ and a Loyalist supports the _____________.
Colonies, Sons of Liberty
King, people
King, colonies
Colonies, King
11
What battle lasts 3 days with the British surrendering, resulting in the end of the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Princeton
12
Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?
British accused of murder would stand trial in Britain
More soldiers were sent to the colonies
Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against the King.
Boston Harbor was closed until the tea was paid for
13
The Proclamation of 1763...
Allowed solders to stay in colonist homes
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Required the colonists to pay taxes on their homes
Forced colonists to pay taxes on tea, paper, paint and glass
14
In the DOI, how did Jefferson show that King George was unfit to be King?
He explained that he was too old and clueless.
He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms
Clever insults
Since King George was never colonist, he didn’t understand.
15
The Stamp Act Congress was...
Englishmen who enforced the Stamp Act in the colonies
None of these
Small group of colonists who supported the Stamp Act
Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act
16
Why did the 13 colonies join the British to fight the French & Indian war?
Money
Fame
Land
Hated the Natives
17
The Quartering Act...
Forced colonists to provide shelter/food to British soldiers
Forced colonists to give a 25 cents to British soldiers
Taxed all printed materials
None of these
18
The French & Indian War was fought over disputed land. What was the land?
Boston Massachusetts
The Ohio River Valley
The Fur Trade Valley
The Kentucky Frontier
19
Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot:
“Down with the Colonies!”
“I’ll support the King until I die.”
“We want representation in Parliament!”
“These taxes aren’t so bad”
20
Whose name is synonymous with "traitor" after they traded secrets to the British?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Benedict Arnold
Marquis de Lafayette
21
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the DOI he said that all men had 3 rights – what were those rights?
Life, Liberty, Property
Life, Property, and the Power to Have a Say
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty, and Ownership
22
What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?
They taxed on a variety of products
The colonists wanted to have more money
They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them
They were unable to move West
23
The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at:
Boston& Philadelphia
Boston & Concord
Lexington & Concord
Lexington & Boston
24
What group led boycotts of British goods?
The Daughters of the King
The Daughters of Liberty
The Daughters of the Revolution
The Mothers of the Patriots
25
Who won the French and Indian War?
British
Colonists
Indians
French

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American Revolution

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American Revolution

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Questions 25

Answers

1
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A petition started by women that gave them a vote in US
A letter sent to the King for one last chance to make peace
A paper sent to all SoL stating their next course of action
A paper that stated when boycotts would be held
2
The _________ was the first attempt to unite the colonies against Native American attacks.
American Congress
First Continental Congress
Rochester Congress
Albany Congress
3
By signing the Declaration, what crime were the colonists committing?
Murder
Treason
Burglary
Theft
4
Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George’s view:
"We should ask the French for forgiveness"
Let's attack Spain next!"
"We are in great debt - we must avoid another war!"
"Let's ask for peace"
5
The Townshend Acts
Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea
Prevented the colonists from moving west.
Taxed all printed paper
Told the colonies they were subjects of the King
6
Colonist author who wrote “Common Sense”, supporting the separation from Britain.
Paul Revere
John Hancock
George Washington
Thomas Paine
7
The Stamp Act...
Required a royal “stamp” to be placed on printed documents
Taxed goods like newspapers, magazines, deeds, and wills
All of these
Placed a tax on all printed goods
8
The Second Continental Congress appointed _____________ to lead the Continental Army:
Patrick Henry
George Washington
John Adams
Sam Adams
9
Which battle was held on the night of Christmas and gave the colonists many supplies?
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
10
A Patriot supports the ______________ and a Loyalist supports the _____________.
Colonies, Sons of Liberty
King, people
King, colonies
Colonies, King
11
What battle lasts 3 days with the British surrendering, resulting in the end of the war?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Princeton
12
Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?
British accused of murder would stand trial in Britain
More soldiers were sent to the colonies
Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against the King.
Boston Harbor was closed until the tea was paid for
13
The Proclamation of 1763...
Allowed solders to stay in colonist homes
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Required the colonists to pay taxes on their homes
Forced colonists to pay taxes on tea, paper, paint and glass
14
In the DOI, how did Jefferson show that King George was unfit to be King?
He explained that he was too old and clueless.
He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms
Clever insults
Since King George was never colonist, he didn’t understand.
15
The Stamp Act Congress was...
Englishmen who enforced the Stamp Act in the colonies
None of these
Small group of colonists who supported the Stamp Act
Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act
16
Why did the 13 colonies join the British to fight the French & Indian war?
Money
Fame
Land
Hated the Natives
17
The Quartering Act...
Forced colonists to provide shelter/food to British soldiers
Forced colonists to give a 25 cents to British soldiers
Taxed all printed materials
None of these
18
The French & Indian War was fought over disputed land. What was the land?
Boston Massachusetts
The Ohio River Valley
The Fur Trade Valley
The Kentucky Frontier
19
Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot:
“Down with the Colonies!”
“I’ll support the King until I die.”
“We want representation in Parliament!”
“These taxes aren’t so bad”
20
Whose name is synonymous with "traitor" after they traded secrets to the British?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Benedict Arnold
Marquis de Lafayette
21
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the DOI he said that all men had 3 rights – what were those rights?
Life, Liberty, Property
Life, Property, and the Power to Have a Say
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty, and Ownership
22
What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?
They taxed on a variety of products
The colonists wanted to have more money
They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them
They were unable to move West
23
The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at:
Boston& Philadelphia
Boston & Concord
Lexington & Concord
Lexington & Boston
24
What group led boycotts of British goods?
The Daughters of the King
The Daughters of Liberty
The Daughters of the Revolution
The Mothers of the Patriots
25
Who won the French and Indian War?
British
Colonists
Indians
French