L.7 Section 6

What was the main reason the colonists destroyed the tea during the Boston Tea Party?

• They wanted to steal the tea for themselves.

• They were protesting against British control and taxes.

• They thought the tea was spoiled.

• They wanted to sell the tea at a higher price.

What was one of the actions taken by the First Continental Congress in response to the Intolerable Acts?

• They declared war on Great Britain.

• They sent a respectful message to King George.

• They decided to pay for the tea.

• They closed all colonial ports.

How did the Intolerable Acts affect the relationship between the colonies?

• They caused the colonies to become more divided.

• They led to the colonies uniting against British rule.

• They made the colonies more loyal to Britain.

• They had no significant impact on the colonies.

What was the purpose of forming militias in the colonies?

• To protect against Native American attacks.

• To prepare for potential conflict with British forces.

• To enforce colonial laws.

• To guard against pirate invasions.

Why did some colonists support the Intolerable Acts?

• They believed the acts would improve trade.

• They thought the acts would lead to independence.

• They were Loyalists who sided with the king.

• They wanted to punish Massachusetts further.

What was the significance of Patrick Henry's statement, "I am not a Virginian, but an American"?

• It showed his loyalty to Virginia.

• It emphasized the need for colonial unity.

• It indicated his support for British rule.

• It was a call for independence from all colonies.

What was one of the immediate effects of the Intolerable Acts on Boston?

• Boston Harbor was closed to all shipping.

• The city was given more autonomy.

• Taxes on tea were reduced further.

• British troops were withdrawn from the city.

How did other colonies show support for Boston after the Intolerable Acts were passed?

• They sent military reinforcements to Boston.

• They closed their shops and sent food and money.

• They refused to trade with Boston.

• They held celebrations in support of the British.

What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?

• To declare independence from Britain.

• To find a peaceful solution to conflicts with Great Britain.

• To draft a new constitution for the colonies.

• To elect a colonial president.

What was the reaction of some British leaders to the Intolerable Acts?

• They believed the acts would lead to peace.

• They worried the acts might push the colonies into rebellion.

• They thought the acts were too lenient.

• They were indifferent to the acts' consequences.