Colonial America Quiz

Why were the colonists protesting British taxes?

• They wanted lower taxes

• They had representation in the British Parliament

• They didn't have representation in the British Parliament

• They preferred the French tax system

What was the group protesting taxes in Boston called?

• Sons of Anarchy

• Sons of Liberty

• Sons of Revolution

• Sons of Boston

What were some of the taxes imposed on the colonists?

• Stamps, Sugar, Currency

• Tea, Glass, Paper

• Bread, Milk, Corn

• Cotton, Wool, Indigo

Why did people leave England and come to the colonies?

• For adventure

• For religious freedom, money, and land

• To escape prison sentences

• Because they were sent by the king

How long did the colonists wait before planning to fight for independence? Why did they need to fight for their independence?

• Colonists waited 5 years before planning to fight for independence because they wanted economic control.

• Colonists waited 15 years before planning to fight for independence because the British were persecuting them again.

• Colonists waited 10 years before planning to fight for independence because they wanted to establish their own government.

• Colonists waited 20 years before planning to fight for independence because they were tired of British food.

What was the purpose of the meeting between 12 of the 13 colonies in 1774?

• To declare war on England

• To organize a celebration

• To organize resistance against the British

• To discuss trade with England

Were all colonists patriots?

• Yes, all colonists were patriots.

• No, not all colonists were patriots.

• Only colonists in Boston were patriots.

• Only the wealthy colonists were patriots.

What were the Intolerable Acts?

• A series of laws passed to reward the colonies

• A series of laws passed to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party

• A declaration of peace between the colonies and Britain

• A trade agreement between the colonies and Britain

What was the role of Boston in the American Revolution, and how did the British use the harbor and control of Boston to hurt the colonists?

• Boston was a minor port city, so blocking it had little effect on the colonists.

• Boston was the major port city, and the British control of the harbor prevented the colonists from importing goods they needed.

• Boston was only used for exporting goods, so the British control did not affect imports.

• Boston was not involved in trade, so the British control had no impact.

How were Minutemen different from regular colonial militia units?

• Minutemen were paid professional soldiers, while militia were volunteers

• Minutemen were required to be ready at a minute's notice, unlike the regular militia

• Minutemen could only serve in their local towns, while militia could be deployed anywhere

• There was no difference; 'Minutemen' was just another name for the militia