Colonial America and the American Revolution

Before the United States was formed, how did colonists mostly think of themselves?

• As Americans

• As members of their town or colony

• As British citizens only

• As Europeans

What protection did colonists receive from being part of the British Empire?

• Freedom to trade anywhere

• Choice of their own governors

• Protection from the British army and navy

• Lower taxes

Who chose the governor of each colony?

• The colonists voted for them

• The King of Britain

• The Continental Congress

• The elected officials

Why did the British want the colonists to pay more taxes after the French and Indian War?

• To build new towns

• To pay for the war

• To reward the King

• To trade with other countries

What was the Stamp Act?

• A tax on tea

• A tax on paper goods and items people bought

• A law forcing colonists to join the army

• A ban on trading

How did the colonists feel about paying taxes to Britain?

• They wanted to pay more

• They said it was unfair without a say in government

• They thought it was helpful

• They agreed with every law

What goods were taxed by the Townshend Acts?

• Wheat and corn

• Tea, glass, and paint

• Horses and cattle

• Ships and harbors

What event happened when colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor?

• The Tea Parade

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Riot

• The Boston Freedom Festival

What did the British do in response to the Boston Tea Party?

• Closed the port of Boston and limited self-government

• Lowered the taxes

• Asked colonists to move west

• Sent free supplies to Boston

Why were the new British laws called the “Intolerable Acts”?

• Because colonists thought they were unbearable and unfair

• Because they were too easy to follow

• Because they gave more freedom

• Because they helped the colonists