American Pre-Revolution Quiz 4-2

Who were the American colonists that believed the colonies had the right to govern themselves?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Sons of Liberty

• Daughters of Liberty

Who were the American colonists that remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence?

• Patriots

• Sons of Liberty

• Loyalists

• Daughters of Liberty

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

• King George I

• King George II

• King George III

• King George IV

Who was the American Revolutionary leader and founder of the Sons of Liberty?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What is a refusal to buy or use goods and services called?

• Repeal

• Boycott

• Taxation

• Embargo

Which group supported the boycott of British goods and urged Americans to wear homemade fabrics?

• Sons of Liberty

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Daughters of Liberty

What was the secret society formed to oppose British policies at the time of the American Revolution?

• Daughters of Liberty

• Sons of Liberty

• Loyalists

• Patriots

What war caused Britain to have a large debt?

• Revolutionary War

• Civil War

• French and Indian War

• War of 1812

What was the law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar imported by the colonies?

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

What was the 1765 law that taxed printed goods, including playing cards and newspapers?

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

• Stamp Act

• Tea Act