American Revolution CKLA Chapter 3 The Fight Begins

1. Who was elected to the Massachusetts colonial assembly in 1765 and became the leader of opposition to the British government?

• a) John Hancock

• b) Crispus Attucks

• c) Samuel Adams

2. What did Samuel Adams fight for as a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congress?

• a) British rule

• b) Colonial independence

• c) Monarchy

3. Was Samuel Adams part of the social elite who typically held government positions at the time? a) Yes b) No

• Yes

• No

4. What did some of Samuel Adams's acquaintances help him with to give him a gentlemanly appearance?

• a) Financial assistance

• b) Political advice

• c) Weapons

5. Who was the wealthy Boston merchant and patriot leader of the American Revolution whose signature is familiar to anyone who has seen an image of the Declaration of Independence?

• a) Crispus Attucks

• b) John Hancock

• c) Samuel Adams

6. What did John Hancock do following the Boston Massacre in 1770?

• a) He became a British loyalist

• b) He was chosen to go to the governor to demand the removal of British troops from the city

• c) He went into hiding

7. What did John Hancock deliver at the funeral of Crispus Attucks and other victims that led to an order for his arrest?

• a) A eulogy

• b) A speech demanding justice

• c) A call to arms

8. Did John Hancock support British rule? a) Yes b) No

• Yes
• No

9. Did Samuel Adams attend Harvard? a) Yes b) No

• Yes
• No

10. Did John Hancock provide Samuel Adams with the outfit he wore to the First Continental Congress? a) Yes b) No

• Yes
• No