History Quiz

What is the term for a territory ruled by another country?

• Independence

• Colonies

• Revolution

• Conflict

A key issue with the British Parliament during the American Revolution was colonists being upset due to being taxed without having proper representation.

• True

• False

Which group was known as the "King's men"?

• Patriots

• Sons of Liberty

• Loyalists

• Colonials

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 place a tax on?

• Tea

• Sugar

• Paper documents

• Glass

What did the Tea Act of 1773 place a tax on?

• Sugar

• Paper documents

• Tea

• Glass

What was the Boston Tea Party a protest against?

• Stamp Act

• Tea Act

• Townshend Act

• Navigation Acts

What was the French and Indian War?

• A war fought in North America between French and Native American allies, and British and Native American allies.

• A war fought in Europe between French and British allies.

• A war fought in Asia between French and British allies.

• A war fought in Africa between French and British allies.

What was the turning point of the French and Indian War?

• British captured Quebec in 1759.

• French captured Quebec in 1759.

• British captured New York in 1759.

• French captured New York in 1759.

Who were the Sons of Liberty dressed as during the Boston Tea Party?

• Mohawk Indians.

• Spanish Indians

• British Indians

• Kickapoo Indians

What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?

• Threw tea into Boston Harbor.

• Threw coffee into Boston Harbor.

• Threw sugar into Boston Harbor.

• Threw spices into Boston Harbor.