Chapter 6 Review Questions

After 1763, why was Britain deeply in debt?

• Because of the American Revolution

• Because of the Seven Years War

• Because of the French Revolution

• Because of the Industrial Revolution

What did Britain decide to do to make the Thirteen Colonies pay for the troops?

• Lower taxes

• Raise taxes

• Abolish taxes

• Ignore taxes

Fill in the blank: The slogan used by the colonists was "No taxation without _________."

• representation

• justification

• consultation

• legislation

In 1775, what did the protests in the Thirteen Colonies turn into?

• A) A celebration

• B) A rebellion

• C) A treaty

• D) A festival

Who led an army from the Thirteen Colonies to fight British rule?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

In 1776, what significant event did the US declare?

• War on Britain

• Its independence

• A new constitution

• Peace with Britain

What is a Patriot in the context of the Thirteen Colonies?

• A) A person who supported the rebellion and wanted to break away from Britain.

• B) A person who was against the rebellion and wanted to remain loyal to the British.

• C) A person who was neutral during the conflict.

• D) A person who supported the British monarchy.

Fill in the blank: Loyalists were people who were ______ the rebellion and wanted to remain loyal to the British.

• against

• for

• neutral

• unaware

What do these quotes reveal about the strong feelings on each side? "A Loyalist is someone whose head is in England, Whose body is in America, And whose neck should be stretched."

• The quote shows a neutral stance towards Loyalists.

• The quote reveals strong animosity towards Loyalists.

• The quote expresses admiration for Loyalists.

• The quote indicates indifference towards Loyalists.

How did the Patriots feel about the United Empire Loyalists?

• They supported them.

• They were indifferent.

• They opposed them.

• They joined them.