Road to the Revolutionary War
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40 questions
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Why did some colonists support the British during the Revolution?
Why did some colonists support the British during the Revolution?
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Which event led to the first casualties of the Revolution?
Which event led to the first casualties of the Revolution?
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Who were Patriots in the American colonies?
Who were Patriots in the American colonies?
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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
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What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
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What was one of the main arguments against British taxation?
What was one of the main arguments against British taxation?
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Who was Patrick Henry, and what is he best known for?
Who was Patrick Henry, and what is he best known for?
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Which of the following best describes the Intolerable Acts?
Which of the following best describes the Intolerable Acts?
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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
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Which of the following best describes the overall attitude of the colonists leading up to the American Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the overall attitude of the colonists leading up to the American Revolution?
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How did the British government view the colonies after the French and Indian War?
How did the British government view the colonies after the French and Indian War?
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Which group was known for being ready to fight at a moment's notice?
Which group was known for being ready to fight at a moment's notice?
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What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
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How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
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Who was Samuel Adams, and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
Who was Samuel Adams, and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
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What was the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
What was the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
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How did the colonists react to the Tea Act of 1773?
How did the colonists react to the Tea Act of 1773?
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What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American Revolution?
What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American Revolution?
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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?A) To declare war on BritainB) To express loyalty to the KingC) To seek a peaceful resolution to colonial grievancesD) To demand independence from Britain
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
A) To declare war on Britain
B) To express loyalty to the King
C) To seek a peaceful resolution to colonial grievances
D) To demand independence from Britain
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Which of the following best describes the term "Patriot" during the American Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the term "Patriot" during the American Revolution?
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The Stamp Act was a...
The Stamp Act was a...
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The Townshend Acts were a...
The Townshend Acts were a...
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The Boston Tea Party was a...
The Boston Tea Party was a...
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The Intolerable Acts were a...
The Intolerable Acts were a...
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The First Continental Congress was a...
The First Continental Congress was a...
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The Boston Massacre was a...
The Boston Massacre was a...
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The Quartering Act was a...
The Quartering Act was a...
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The Sons of Liberty were a...
The Sons of Liberty were a...
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The Olive Branch Petition was a...
The Olive Branch Petition was a...
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The Tea Act was a...
The Tea Act was a...
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The Stamp Act placed taxes on all printed materials.
The Stamp Act placed taxes on all printed materials.
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The Quartering Act required British soldiers to live in colonists' homes.
The Quartering Act required British soldiers to live in colonists' homes.
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Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" was arguing in favor of British rule.
Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" was arguing in favor of British rule.
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Minutemen were colonists who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.
Minutemen were colonists who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.
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The Boston Massacre involved British soldiers firing on a large crowd of armed colonists.
The Boston Massacre involved British soldiers firing on a large crowd of armed colonists.
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Loyalists believed that the colonies should remain under British rule.
Loyalists believed that the colonies should remain under British rule.
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The First Continental Congress met to discuss how to govern the new nation.
The First Continental Congress met to discuss how to govern the new nation.
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The Tea Act lowered the price of tea in the colonies.
The Tea Act lowered the price of tea in the colonies.
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The Sons of Liberty supported the Intolerable Acts.
The Sons of Liberty supported the Intolerable Acts.
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord was a significant victory for the British.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was a significant victory for the British.