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Prelude to the Revolution
Prelude to the Revolution
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Review of events leading to the American Revolution
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What are loyalists?
Colonists loyal to the King
Secretive Colonial Rebels
Authors of the Declaration of Independence
Authors of the Constitution
2
Who is the King of England at the time of the Stamp Act?
George III
George I
Edward I
Edward III
3
Who represents the British soldiers at their trial for murder, after the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
Ben Franklin
John Adams
Samuel Adams
4
Where was the First Continental Congress?
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington D.C.
5
Where was Ben Franklin living at the time of the Boston Massacre?
Boston
Philadelphia
Paris
London
6
Which quote was given by Patrick Henry?
“These are the times that try men's souls.”
“I have not yet begun to fight.”
“Don’t fire unless fired upon."
"No Taxation Without Representation
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Why are people upset with Thomas Hutchinson (Lt. Governor of Massachusetts)?
Soldier at the Boston Massacre
King of England
Member of Parlaiment
Enforcer of the Stamp Act
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What happens to Thomas Hutchinson (Lt. Governor of Massachusetts)?
His home is attacked
He is tarred and feathered
Public Execution
Sent to England
9
What is the name of John Adam's wife?
Betsy
Dolly
Martha
Abigail
10
What is the Stamp Act?
Tax on Exports
Tax on Paper
Tax on Tea
Tax on Imports
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Who fired the first shot of the American Revolution at Lexington?
British
Colonists
Unknown
12
Why does England pass the Stamp Act on the colonies?
There is a paper shortage
To punish the Colonies
To pay off war debt
The King needs a new castle
13
What was the “Sons of Liberty”?
Authors of the Declaration of Independence
Authors of the Constitution
A secretive colonial rebellion group
Colonists loyal to the King
14
Who is the well-spoken legislator from Virginia that gave persuasive speeches against taxes?
John Adams
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
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What is the verdict at the soldier's trial?
Guilty
Innocent
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Who is known as the first martyr of the American Revolution?
Crispus Attucks
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Ben Franklin
