One reason Britain imposed taxes such as the Stamp Act on colonists was because...

England had debt from the French and Indian War

Which of the following best explains the Quartering Act?

Colonists had to provide food and housing to soldiers

Which phrase describes the colonial rule of a CHARTER colony?

They elected their own governors and legislature

Which phrase describes the colonial rule of a PROPRIETARY colony?

Proprietors ruled as they wished

Which of the following is not a reason colonists were dissatisfied with England?

They believed the king was a fake

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American Revolution Quiz #1 Review

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VA SOL USI.6 - The American Revolution

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1
Maintaining and supporting British soldiers in the colonies was a reason for...
forbidding colonists' movement westward
Congratulating the King
Taxing the colonies
Fighting the French
2
People in the colonies that did not support the patriots or loyalist cause were
Loyalist
Patriots
Neutralist
3
People in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to remain under British control were..
Patriots
Neutralist
Loyalist
4
This picture is in response to the passing of a tax on tea
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Boston
Battles of Lexington and Concord
5
Main reason Great Britain wanted to control the colonies was...
to maintain a friendly relationship with the colonist
to remain in control of England
to remain an enemy of France
to remain a strong world power
6
What event is depicted in this image?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
First Continental Congress
Declaration of Independence
7
One reason Britain imposed taxes such as the Stamp Act on colonists was because...
England had debt from the French and Indian War
It wanted to stop colonial representation in Parliament
It believed the colonists were smuggling in French goods
8
Which phrase describes the colonial rule of a ROYAL colony?
Britain ruled directly
Proprietors rule as they wished
The governor had direct control, no legislature
The colonist rules themselves
9
Which of the following events occurred before the event illustrated?
Stamp Act
First Continental Congress
Boston Tea Party
Declaration of Independence
10
Which of the following best explains the Quartering Act?
The colonists could have 4 votes in Parliament
Colonists could only purchase a quarter of all British goods
Colonists had to provide food and housing to soldiers
Colonists were required to stay in their homes at night
11
The Proclamation of 1763 restricted the...
Free trade of the colonists with French Merchants
Movement of Colonists back to England
Western Movement of Settlers
Rights of the King to make laws for colonists
12
What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?
George III
Charles III
John III
William III
13
Which Act required goods coming in or out of the colonies be transported by British ships?
Townshend Act
Navigations Act
Proclamations of 1763
Quartering Act
14
People in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to break away from Britain were...
Loyalist
Neutralist
Patriots
15
Which phrase describes the colonial rule of a CHARTER colony?
Britain ruled directly
They elected their own governors and legislature
Proprietors ruled as the wished
The governor had direct control, no legislature
16
Which phrase describes the colonial rule of a PROPRIETARY colony?
Colonist elected their own governors and legislature
Britain ruled directly
The governor had direct control, no legislature
Proprietors ruled as they wished
17
Which of the following is not a reason colonists were dissatisfied with England?
They believed the king was a fake
They opposed taxes
They resented the power of colonial governors
They had no representation in Parliament
18
Tories were also known as...
Patriots
Neutralist
Loyalist

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