Understanding the American Revolution

What was the main cause of the Boston Tea Party?

• The colonists wanted to protest the Stamp Act.

• The colonists were angry about the tax on tea.

• The British closed the port of Boston.

• The colonists wanted to support the British government.

What does the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death" mean?

• It expresses a desire for peace at any cost.

• It shows a willingness to fight for freedom, even if it means dying.

• It indicates a preference for British rule.

• It suggests a desire to remain neutral in conflicts.

Who were the Patriots during the American Revolution?

• Supporters of British rule.

• People who wanted to remain neutral.

• Supporters of American independence.

• People who wanted to return to Europe.

What is the definition of a Loyalist?

• A person who supports American independence.

• A person who supports British rule.

• A person who wants to remain neutral.

• A person who is undecided about the war.

What does it mean to be neutral or undecided during the American Revolution?

• To support the British.

• To support the Patriots.

• To want peace and not care about the outcome.

• To actively fight in the war.

What is the definition of treason?

• The act of supporting one's country.

• The act of betraying one's country.

• The act of paying taxes.

• The act of remaining neutral.

What does it mean if something is confiscated?

• It is given as a gift.

• It is taken away by authority.

• It is sold at a discount.

• It is returned to the owner.

What was the Massachusetts Government Act?

• It allowed colonists to elect their own governors.

• It restricted town meetings and increased British control.

• It provided tax relief to colonists.

• It encouraged trade with other countries.

What was the cause of the Stamp Act?

• To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

• To pay off debt from the French and Indian War.

• To encourage colonists to buy British goods.

• To support the Sons of Liberty.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of Loyalists supporting the British.

• A group of Patriots fighting for independence.

• A group of neutral colonists.

• A group of British soldiers.