Events Leading to Revolution 23-24

Front

What common slogan described the main grievance of American colonists? Options: "Give me liberty or Give me death", "No Taxation without Representation", "No Stamp Act, No Sugar Act", "Taxes are too high"

Back

No Taxation without Representation

Front

What was the primary reason Britain taxed the colonists directly following the French and Indian War?

Back

To pay off war debts.

Front

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

Back

King George III

Front

What British law was passed in response to the Boston Tea Party?

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

What items were taxed by the British Parliament by the Stamp Act of 1765? Lead, glass, and other consumer items, Tea and Sugar, Clothing

Back

Paper and printed items

Front

Which organization opposed to British rule organized the Boston Tea Party? Options: Committee of Safety, Sons of Liberty, Tea Party, Dutch Merchants

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

How many colonists were killed at the  Boston Massacre in 1770?

Back

Five

Front

Which statement is true regarding the events following the Boston Massacre?

Back

Future President John Adams defended the accused soldiers.

Front

Which term refers to a protest in which a group refuses to buy or use specific goods or products?

Back

Boycott

Front

Why did King George III begin taxing the colonists?

Back

England needed money to pay debts from the French and Indian War.