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Road to the Revolutionary War
By Erin Gagnon
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Question 1
1.
Why did some colonists support the British during the Revolution?
They wanted independence immediately.
They enjoyed high taxes.
They hated British culture.
They feared chaos without British protection.
Question 2
2.
Which event led to the first casualties of the Revolution?
The Intolerable Acts
The Stamp Act Congress
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Massacre
Question 3
3.
Who were Patriots in the American colonies?
French soldiers fighting in America.
Colonists who wanted independence from Britain.
Loyalists who supported the British crown.
Native American tribes living in the colonies.
Question 4
4.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To address grievances against the British government.
To negotiate trade agreements with European nations.
To establish a new colonial government.
To declare independence from Britain.
Question 5
5.
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To promote trade between the colonies and Britain.
To raise revenue by taxing printed materials.
To support the British military in the colonies.
To encourage colonial self-governance
Question 6
6.
What was one of the main arguments against British taxation?
Colonists had representation in Parliament.
Taxes were necessary for colonial prosperity.
Colonists believe they should not be taxed without representation.
Colonists wanted to increase trade with Britain.
Question 7
7.
Who was Patrick Henry, and what is he best known for?
A loyalist who opposed independence
A British general during the Revolutionary War
A writer who supported British policies
A patriot known for his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech
Question 8
8.
Which of the following best describes the Intolerable Acts?
A series of laws passed to reward loyalists
Measures intended to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party
Laws designed to protect colonial rights
Regulations to improve trade within the colonies
Question 9
9.
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
It was a gathering to discuss colonial grievances and strategies.
It established a new colonial government.
It led to the formation of the Continental Army.
It declared independence from Britain.
Question 10
10.
Which of the following best describes the overall attitude of the colonists leading up to the American Revolution?
They were content with British rule.
They were indifferent to political changes.
They were increasingly frustrated and seeking independence.
They were united in support of the British crown.
Question 11
11.
How did the British government view the colonies after the French and Indian War?
As independent nations
As territories to be abandoned
As loyal subjects with no need for taxation
As a source of revenue to pay war debts
Question 12
12.
Which group was known for being ready to fight at a moment's notice?
Loyalists
Regulars
Minutemen
Sons of Liberty
Question 13
13.
What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
They marked the beginning of open conflict between Britain and the colonies.
They resulted in a major British victory.
They were peaceful negotiations between the two sides.
They led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
Question 14
14.
How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
They ignored it completely.
They repealed the Tea Act.
They enacted the Intolerable Acts.
They sent more troops to protect the colonies.
Question 15
15.
Who was Samuel Adams, and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
A British general who fought against the colonists
A loyalist who supported British rule
A patriot leader who organized resistance against British policies
A neutral figure who avoided political involvement
Question 16
16.
What was the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
To encourage loyalty to the British crown
To argue for independence from British rule
To promote peace between Britain and the colonies
To support the idea of monarchy
Question 17
17.
How did the colonists react to the Tea Act of 1773?
They accepted it without complaint.
They wrote a letter to the King.
They increased their tea consumption.
They organized the Boston Tea Party.
Question 18
18.
What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American Revolution?
They were a group that used violence and intimidation against loyalists.
They were loyalists who supported British rule.
They helped to establish British law in the colonies.
They organized peaceful protests and petitions.
Question 19
19.
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
To declare war on Britain.
To express loyalty to the King.
To seek a peaceful resolution to colonial grievances.
To demand independence from Britain.
Question 20
20.
Which of the following best describes the term "Patriot" during the American Revolution?
A colonist who remained loyal to the British crown.
A colonist who supported independence from Britain.
A soldier fighting for the British army.
A neutral party that avoided political conflict.
Question 21
21.
The Stamp Act was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 22
22.
The Townshend Acts were a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 23
23.
The Boston Tea Party was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 24
24.
The Intolerable Acts were a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Response
Question 25
25.
The First Continental Congress was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 26
26.
The Boston Massacre was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 27
27.
The Quartering Act was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 28
28.
The Sons of Liberty were a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 29
29.
The Olive Branch Petition was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 30
30.
The Tea Act was a...
Cause of Tension
British Response
Colonial Reaction
Question 31
31.
The Stamp Act placed taxes on all printed materials.
True
False
Question 32
32.
The Quartering Act required British soldiers to live in colonists' homes.
True
False
Question 33
33.
Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" was arguing in favor of British rule.
True
False
Question 34
34.
Minutemen were colonists who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.
True
False
Question 35
35.
The Boston Massacre involved British soldiers firing on a large crowd of armed colonists.
True
False
Question 36
36.
Loyalists believed that the colonies should remain under British rule.
True
False
Question 37
37.
The First Continental Congress met to discuss how to govern the new nation.
True
False
Question 38
38.
The Tea Act lowered the price of tea in the colonies.
True
False
Question 39
39.
The Sons of Liberty supported the Intolerable Acts.
True
False
Question 40
40.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was a significant victory for the British.
True
False