What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A letter sent to the King asking one last time for peace

What was the REAL reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?

They were not given a "say" in the taxes.

When the British came to invade Boston, they had TWO important things they wanted to do..

Arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams, Seize the armory in Concord.

Following the French & Indian War, what did King George think?

We are in great debt-we must avoid war.

What were the three basic rights written in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

What most likely would be said by a colonist?

We want representation in Parliament!

The Proclamation of 1763...

Prevented the colonist from moving West

Which was not included in the Intolerable Acts?

Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against King.

The Stamp Act Congress was a ...

Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act.

What were TWO outcomes of the French and Indian War?

French had to leave N. America, The British enforced taxes to pay off war debt.

In the Declaration, how did Jefferson show that King George was unfit to be King?

He listed all the ways the King violated their freedoms.

Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea

The Quartering Act...

Colonists must provide shelter & food to British soldiers

The French and Indian War was fought between what 2 sides?

The French and Indians against the British

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1
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
Directions sent to Sons of Liberty.
A petiton started by women so they could vote.
A letter sent to the King asking one last time for peace
A paper stating when boycotts would be held.
2
What was the REAL reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?
They were not given a "say" in the taxes.
The colonists wanted to have more money.
They taxed on a variety of goods.
They were unable to move West.
3
When the British came to invade Boston, they had TWO important things they wanted to do..
Arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams
Capture the colonial citizens.
Seize the armory in Concord.
Prevent the colonists from moving west.
4
The Stamp Act...
All of the above.
Places a tax on printed goods.
Taxed goods like newspapers, magazines, deeds, and wills.
Required a royal "stamp" to be places on printed documents.
5
Following the French & Indian War, what did King George think?
We are in great debt-we must avoid war.
Maybe we should ask the French for forgiveness.
Now its time to ask for peace.
Lets attack Spain next.
6
What were the three basic rights written in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and Ownership
Life, Property, and the Power to have a say.
Life, Liberty, and Property
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
7
A Patriot supports the ________________ and a Loyalist supports the _______________.
Colonies, Sons of Liberty
King, people
King, colonies
Colonies, King
8
Who Said ... "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death"
John Adams
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
Sam Adams
9
What most likely would be said by a colonist?
Down with the colonies!
I'll support the King until death!
We want representation in Parliament!
These taxes aren't so bad.
10
The Proclamation of 1763...
Required Colonists to pay taces on their homes
Made colonist pay taxes on various items.
Prevented the colonist from moving West
Allowed solders to stay in colonists homes
11
Which was not included in the Intolerable Acts?
More soldiers sent to colonies.
Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against King.
Boston Harbor was closed until tea was paid for.
British soldiers accused of murder have trial in Britain.
12
The Stamp Act Congress was a ...
Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act.
Englishmen who enforeced the Stamp Act in the colonies.
None of the Above.
Small group of colonists who supported the Stamp Act.
13
What were TWO outcomes of the French and Indian War?
French had to leave N. America
The British enforced taxes to pay off war debt.
The Native Americans were given land to live on.
The French gained land in the colonies.
14
What was the main reason the 13 colonies joined with the British to fight the F&I War?
They hated the natives.
They wanted fame.
They wanted money.
They wanted land.
15
The first battles of the Revolution occured at:
Boston and Concord
Boston and Philadephia
Lexington and Boston
Lexington and Concord
16
In the Declaration, how did Jefferson show that King George was unfit to be King?
He stated that King George would never understand.
He listed all the ways the King violated their freedoms.
He explained the King was too old.
He insulted the King.
17
The Townsend Acts...
Taxed all printed paper
Told colonists that subjects to the King must do as he wants
Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea
Prevented the colonists from moving west.
18
The French and Indian War was fought over land. What was the land?
The Kentucky Frontier
Boston Massachusetts
The Ohio River Valley
The Fur Valley
19
Who wrote Common Sense?
John Hancock
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Paul Revere
20
The Quartering Act...
None of the Above.
Forced colonists to give their quarters to the British
Taxed printed materials
Colonists must provide shelter & food to British soldiers
21
The French and Indian War was fought between what 2 sides?
The French against Indians
The British against Indians
The French and Indians against the British
The British and 99% of the Indians against the French
22
Who won the French and Indian War?
The British
The Colonist
The Indians
The French
23
Who lead the Continental Army?
Sam Adams
John Adam
Patrick Henry
George Washington
24
By signing the Declaration, what crime did the Colonists commit?
Burglary
Murder
Theft
Treason

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