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American Revolution- 8th Grade #Social Studies
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1
What events led to the Boston Massacre?
People were not paying their taxes
People were losing jobs
People were dying
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What did Jefferson think should happen to a government that does not protect people's rights?
The people should have the right to change the government
They didn't have to listen to the government
They should've suffered the consequences
They should be stoned to death
3
What did the Tea Act say?
"George Washington is going to die."
"Britain is going to control all the teas."
"Donald Trump is going to build a wall."
"The British are coming, The British are coming."
4
What resolution did the Continental Congress pass on July 2, 1776?
There were no more political ties with Great Britain
There were bored
They hired Thomas Jefferson
They had no food
5
Who was chosen to be the head of the Continental Army?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Donald Trump
Aretha Franklin
6
How did the British king respond to the Olive branch petition?
He didn't respond
He rejected the petition
He didn't reject the petition
He was shy
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Why did the Sugar Act make some colonists angry?
It affected everybody
They had chickenpox
They were jealous
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Why was George Washington's job as commander of the Continental Army difficult?
The Continental Army was untrained and had no supplies
They were stupid
They were dangerous people
9
What were the results of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
They fired George Washington
They suffered from hair lice
They suffered a huge loss
They were broke
10
How was the Continental Army able to force British troops of Boston?
They surrounded them and bought extra weapons
They force them to kill Thomas Jefferson
They trained them to success
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Why did the British Parliament pass the Proclamation of 1763?
To protest
None of the above
To keep the Native American's happy
To keep people from danger
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Why did the Britain pass the Intolerable Acts?
They were tired of their shenanigans
None of the above
They were mad about the Boston Tea Party
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What did representatives at the First Continental Congress agree to do?
To protest
Stop all trades with Britain
To defend their colonist
To go to jail
