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1
Why did the British pass the Intolerable Acts?
The Sons of Liberty dumped tea in the Boston Harbor
The Sons of Liberty encouraged colonial rebellion
The Sons of Liberty killed five tax collectors
The Sons of Liberty attacked British soldiers
2
Which belief was included in the Declaration of Independence?
Government should establish justice and provide defense
Any extension of European power endangers America
This country is destined to expand westward
All men have rights to life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
3
What group of colonists took part in organized protest to British rule in the colonies?
Redcoats
Teamsters
Sons of Liberty
Tories
4
Which of the following was part of the Intolerable Acts?
Tax on tea
Closing of the Boston Harbor
Tax on glass and lead
Tax on newspapers
5
According to the DOI, who is to blame for all the crimes committed against the colonies?
The British Parliament
The colonists are at fault
King George III
British citizens for exploiting the colonies
6
Why was the Boston Massacre portrayed so horribly in the colonies?
The colonists unfairly attacked the British
The British soldiers killed innocent people
The British captain was already accused of similar violence
Patriots wanted to make the British look evil
7
Which best describes the colonists' reaction to British rule after the French and Indian War?
Enthusiasm and excitement
Quiet pride
Resentment and resistance
Casual indifference
8
Who does a Patriot side with?
Americans
British
9
Which conflict resulted from the different perspectives of Loyalists and Patriots?
World War II
World War I
the Revolutionary War
the Civil War
10
Where were cities usually located?
Near farms
Near water
Near Canada or Mexico
Near mountains
11
How does John Adams feel about the Revolutionary War?
He supports the British
He supports the Americans
He wants to move to France
He remains neutral
12
What is the government's most important responsibility according to the DOI?
To keep taxes low
To protect its citizens and their rights
To make money for its citizens
To pay for healthcare
13
Which was a cause of the American Revolutionary War?
Introduction of taxes and laws without a voice in government
Withdrawal of British troops after the French and Indian War
Expansion of conflict between European countries
Dispute over the spread of slavery
14
What did life in the north rely on?
Whaling
Farming cotton
Trade and industry
Religion
15
How did the American colonies change as a result of building seaports along the eastern coast?
Southern colonies exported manufactured goods
New England merchants traded with Europe
Western colonies engaged in whaling
Middle colony farmers imported wheat from England
16
What elements of Locke's "Social Contract" can be found in the Declaration of Independence?
They may replace a gov't that abuses its people's rights
The pledge to stand together against Britain
The list of grievances
The statement of unalienable rights
17
What famous phrase is spoken by Patrick Henry?
Give me liberty or give me death!
I love England!
Americans must stay out of conflict!
Long live the Queen!
18
Which of these was an economic factor that led to the American Revolution?
Disagreements about taxes
Lack of religious freedom
Restrictions on travel
Restrictions on freedom of expression
19
Which act resulted in the Boston Tea Party?
Tea Act
Townshend Tax on tea
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
20
Which group believed the Stamp Act was needed to help protect colonists?
British Members of Parliament
Colonial Traders
Colonial Frontiersmen
Colonial Merchants
21
What did the colonists do the morning after the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists went the next morning to hide clues of it
Colonists tried to save some tea because they were sorry
Colonists went back ensure the job was done & weren't sorry
Colonists were sorry for their actions
22
Which act taxed items such as paper and playing cards?
Townshend Act
Stamp Act
Intolerable Act
Tea Act
23
Who was America's first president?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
David Stark
George Washington
24
Which of these questions caused the most conflict and led to war between colonists and England?
Who has the right to levy taxes?
Who will control slavery?
Who will protect the colonies against the French?
Who is permitted to vote?
25
Which was an economic motivation behind the American Revolution?
The colonists wanted to import more natural resources
The colonists felt unfair to be taxed without representation
The colonists wanted to strengthen the value of their dollar
The colonists wanted to be able to use indentured servants
26
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
27
Which of the following is true about the Tea Act?
It allowed tea to be sold directly to the colonies
It increased taxes on tea and paper
It said that the tax on tea would be enforced
It increased the tax on tea
28
What did life in the south rely on?
Religion
Business
Farming cotton
Trade
29
Who does a Loyalist side with?
Americans
British
30
Which was Thomas Paine's famous book during the revolutionary era?
Concord Hymn
Constitution
Common Sense
The Declaration of Independence
