What was NOT a way the colonists protested British taxes and tariffs?

They sent George Washington to speak to the King.

The Declaration of Independence explained why the colonies wanted freedom and

gave them a reason to fight for independence.

Which of these is NOT a key idea of the Declaration of Independence?

Government should be led by a king.

How were the colonists punished as a result of the Boston Tea Party?

Britain closed Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for.

What was the main idea of the booklet, Common Sense?

People have the right to govern themselves.

What was NOT a punishment included in the Coercive Acts?

Colonists had to pay taxes on imported goods.

What happened as a result of the Stamp Act Congress?

Parliament repealed the Stamp Act.

Why did Britain need to tax the colonists?

Because of their debt from the French and Indian War.

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1
People who sided with Britain and thought it was fair for the king to stay in power.
Loyalists
Patriots
2
What was NOT a way the colonists protested British taxes and tariffs?
They tarred and feathered tax collectors.
They sent petitions to the King.
They formed the Stamp Act Congress.
They sent George Washington to speak to the King.
3
Which of the following happened first?
First Continental Congress
Committees of Correspondence
Second Continental Congress
Albany Congress
4
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
5
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1775
July 4, 1772
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1764
6
The British allowed colonists to use the new land after the French and Indian War.
True
False
7
Where did the first shot of the Revolutionary War occur?
Concord
Lexington
Boston
Britain
8
The Declaration of Independence explained why the colonies wanted freedom and
asked the King for forgiveness.
described how the new government should be set up.
gave them a reason to fight for independence.
established the Third Continental Congress.
9
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
10
What happened as a result of the protests against the Stamp and Sugar Act?
The Sugar Act was repealed.
Both the Stamp and Sugar Acts were repealed.
The Stamp Act was repealed.
The Boston Harbor was closed.
11
People who wanted the freedom to rule themselves and independence from Britain.
Patriots
Tories
Loyalists
12
Which of these is NOT a key idea of the Declaration of Independence?
Government should be led by a king.
Government gets it power from the people.
Government exists to protect the rights of people.
You can get rid of a government that does not protect rights
13
How were the colonists punished as a result of the Boston Tea Party?
Many colonists were arrested for treason.
Britain closed Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for.
Parliament passed the Townshend Acts.
Parliament passed the Stamp and Sugar Act.
14
What was the main idea of the booklet, Common Sense?
Colonists should remain loyal to the King.
The British government had abused the colonists' rights.
All men are created equal and have unalienable rights.
People have the right to govern themselves.
15
Which organization was formed to communicate news throughout the colonies?
First Continental Congress
Committees of Correspondence
Albany Congress
Sons of Liberty
16
The Townshend Acts were also called the Intolerable Acts.
True
False
17
What was NOT a punishment included in the Coercive Acts?
Colonists had to pay taxes on imported goods.
Colonists had to feed and house British soldiers.
A British general was made Governor of Boston.
Boston Harbor was closed until the tea was paid for.
18
What happened as a result of the Stamp Act Congress?
Parliament repealed the Stamp Act.
Colonists could buy stamps.
Colonists could boycott goods.
Parliament passed the Stamp Act.
19
Why did Britain need to tax the colonists?
Because the King wanted a new throne.
Because of their debt from the French and Indian War.
Because of the Boston Tea Party.
Because they lost the French and Indian War.
20
What is another name for a Loyalist?
Patriot
Tory
Bob
Redcoat

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