Textbook Review: Taking up arms

What historical event is depicted in the first image?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The First Continental Congress

Which event is closely related to the images shown?

• The American Civil War

• The American Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

What is the definition of "Civil Disobedience"?

• Nonviolent refusal to obey the law that one considers unjust

• Violent protest against government policies

• Obeying all laws without question

• Supporting unjust laws

Who were the "Minutemen"?

• Professional soldiers in the British army

• Volunteer soldiers, prepared to fight at a moment's notice

• A group of politicians

• A naval fleet

What did the "Patriots" support?

• British rule in America

• American Independence against England

• French rule in America

• Spanish colonization

What was the role of George Washington in the Continental Army?

• Treasurer

• Commander

• Diplomat

• Spy

Which group felt oppressed by British rule and taxation?

• Tories

• Loyalists

• Rebels/Patriots/

  Colonists

• British officials

Who supported the Declaration of Independence?

• Tories

• British officials

• Rebels/Patriots/

  Colonists

• Merchants

Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.

What is the term used to describe the situation where the American colonists were being taxed by the British government without having any representation in the British Parliament?

(a)  

• Taxation without representation
• Parliamentary taxation

• Colonial taxation

• Unfair taxation