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1
Which quote from the Declaration of Independence explains why the colonists were frustrated with the Stamp Act?
“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent”
“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury”
“For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."
“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."
2
Which document, written by Thomas Jefferson, states that all men are created equal with inalienable rights.
U.S Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
3
The colonies wanted to break away from Great Britain to trade with other countries.
False
True
4
What was one of the reasons why the colonists declared their independence from Great Britain?
The colonies forced Great Britain to give them money.
Great Britain only let the colonists drink tea.
To end slavery.
The colonists were required to pay taxes that helped Great Britain.
5
What was a reason the American colonists wanted to break away from England?
The colonists wanted English soldiers to protect them.
King George III gave the colonists what they wanted.
The colonists didn’t like to drink English tea.
The colonists wanted to make their own government.
6
The Boston Tea Party was a protest because the tea Great Britain was sending wasn't good anymore.
False
True
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What was another reason the American Colonists wanted to break away from England?
The colonists didn't want to pay taxes to Engalnd.
The colonists wanted money from England.
Great Britain was too wealthy.
King George III let the colonists do whatever they wanted.
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What was The Proclamation of 1763?
Taxes on the colonists.
The division between the states.
The beginning of the Revoltionary War
Rule that the colonists couldn't settle beyond the Appalachian Mountains
9
What did the colonists shout in response to the taxes that were imposed on them by the British?
“No taxation without representation!”
"Let's go to War!"
"We are the people of the USA."
"No more taxes!"
10
Why did the Articles of Confederation state the government wasn't going to have a president?
They wanted a powerful government.
They feared that he would act like a king.
The Founding Fathers all wanted to be president.
They didn't have any money.
11
Colonists protested British taxes in many ways. What was the most common form of protest in the colonies?
Giving England more money.
Moving to Canada.
Giving public speeches.
Boycotting taxed goods.
12
How did Great Britain respond to the Boston Tea Party?
Britain declared war over the colonies and started the American Revolution.
Great Britain made the colonists switch to coffee.
All the colonists were sent back to Great Britain.
Britain closed Boston’s ports until the tea was paid for.
13
Which was the first document written to unite all thirteen states in the country?
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Indpendence
