5th grade American Revolution test

Front

Who were the two Nations that fought against each other in the French and Indian War?

Back

Britain and France

Front

What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

Back

When people are taxed, but they have no say in the government.

Front

What did the colonists do because of the taxes imposed by England in the 1770s, such as the sugar act, stamp act, and tea act?

Back

The colonists boycotted the taxes and held many protests.

Front

Why were the colonists OUTRAGED about the Proclamation of 1763?

Back

It stopped them from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Front

King George III needed money to pay for the French and Indian War, so he decided to _____________ the colonies.

Back

tax

Front

The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and threw boxes of tea from a ship into the harbor during the _____________.

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

The Quartering Act required colonists to provide _____________ and __________ for soldiers stationed in their town.

Back

food & shelter

Front

In 1773, the King imposed a new tax on the colonists favorite drink. This was the ______________________.

Back

Tea Act

Front

What important document was a result of the Second Continental Congress? Options: The Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The ten commandments

Back

The Declaration of Independence

Front

The man responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence was ______________________.

Back

Thomas Jefferson