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Causes of the American Revolution

Authored by Karen Conde

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Causes of the American Revolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. The immediate response of American colonists to the Intolerable Acts (1774) was:

organizing the First Continental Congress

signing the Treaty of Paris

declaring independence from Britain

forming the United States Constitution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The British Proclamation of 1763 limited colonists’ settlement. What geographic feature formed the boundary?

The Appalachian Mountains.

The Rocky Mountains.

The Mississippi River.

The Great Plains.

3.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match each Revolutionary figure to their contribution:

George Washington

Wrote Common Sense

Thomas Jefferson

Summarized reasons for independence in the Declaration

Thomas Paine

First casualty at Boston Massacre

Crispus Attucks

Led the Continental Army

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The event that prompted Washington’s concerns at Valley Forge was:

the lack of food and supplies among the troops

a surprise attack by the British

the signing of the Treaty of Paris

the arrival of French reinforcements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Freedom of Speech and Religion.

Right to Bear Arms.

Right to a Fair Trial.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The purpose of protests like the Boston Tea Party was to:

protest against British taxation without representation

support British rule in the colonies

celebrate a new tax law

encourage trade with Britain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Abigail Adams told John Adams to 'Remember the Ladies.' What did she mean?

She wanted women’s rights to be considered in the new laws.

She wanted John to write her more letters.

She wanted John to remember their anniversary.

She wanted John to buy gifts for the ladies.

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