Unit 1 Chapter 1 Test. Bayou Bridges. 3rd

Front

Which event in 1773 led to the Intolerable Acts? Battle of Trenton, Boston Tea Party, Battles of Lexington and Concord, First Continental Congress

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

Which statement best explains a reason why parliament passed the Stamp Act?

Back

to repay debt from the French and Indian War

Front

Why did American colonists decide to throw the tea overboard?

Back

They were angry about taxes.

Front

How did Parliament respond to the actions at the Boston Tea Party?

Back

It passed laws that punished the people of Boston.

Front

What is the main way George Washington helped the Revolution?

Back

He led the Continental Army

Front

Why is July 4 celebrated?

Back

It is the day that the colonies adopted a declaration of independence from Britian.

Front

After which battle shown on the map did the American colonies form an alliance with France?

Back

Saratoga

Front

During which battle did the British surrender and end the war?

Back

Yorktown

Front

What do the stripes of the American flag represent?

Back

each of the thirteen original colonies

Front

Being forced by a government to pay a tax without having a say can be called __________________

Back

taxation without representation