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Causes of the American Revolution #socialstudies #americanrevolution #5thgrade
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1
What year did the Second Continental Congress sign the Declaration of Independence?
1776
1777
1781
1774
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Because of the taxes, colonists refused to buy British goods. This is called...
a protest
anger
a refusal
a boycott
3
Who was the King of the British Empire from 1760-1820?
King Henry VIII
King James I
King George III
King Kong
4
A radical group of colonists who led protests and tarred-and-feathered British officials:
the Sons of Justice
the Sons of Freedom
the Sons of Independence
the Sons of Liberty
5
What does it mean to "repeal" a law?
To peal it again
To obey it
To overturn it
To protest it
6
The Proclamation of 1763 stated
colonists had to pay a tax on sugar.
colonists couldn't settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
colonists had to quarter British soldiers in their homes.
the colonies were now independent.
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What was the Quartering Act?
Colonists had to give a quarter of their money to the King.
Colonists paid taxes on the First and Third Quarter moon
Colonists were forced to give their quarters to Parliament.
Colonists were forced to house and feed British soldiers.
8
This act gave the British East India Company exclusive rights to sell tea in the colonies.
Coercive Acts
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Tea Act
9
True or False? The Massacre soldiers were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in jail.
False
True
10
What was the phrase that colonists used to protest the unfair taxes?
No taxation without representation!
This is a fact. We can't be taxed!
All for one and one for all!
British go home! Leave us alone!
11
How many men were killed in the Boston Massacre?
None
5
15
50
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Which of these came first?
Tea Act
Sugar Act
Townshend Acts
Stamp Act
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What year did the Boston Massacre occur?
1763
1773
1770
1776
14
This act put a tax on all papers, such as contracts, newspapers, diplomas, and playing cards.
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Coercive Acts
Intolerable Acts
15
Some people wanted to support the king and stay under his leadership. They were called...
loyalists
traitors
red coats
patriots
16
These acts were passed as punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Sugar Act
17
Which of these was not one of the original 13 colonies?
New Hampshire
Ohio
Maryland
South Carolina
18
What debt did British Parliament decide the colonists should pay?
The French and Indian War debt
The War of 1812 debt
The colonial debt
The Revolutionary War debt
19
Who said, "Taxation without representation is tyranny."
Patrick Henry
John Adams
James Otis
Thomas Jefferson
20
Which future US President was the lawyer for the soldiers in the Boston Massacre Trial?
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
21
In response to the Tea Act, colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. This is known as...
the biggest cup of tea in history!
the Boston Tea Party
the Boston Tea Protest
the Boston Harbor Party
22
What year did the Boston Tea Party occur?
1773
1763
1776
1770
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The acts passed after repeal of the Stamp Act. They taxed glass, tea, paper, lead, and paints:
Intolerable Acts
Coercive Acts
Tea Act
Townshend Acts
