Road to Revolution_Escape from King George

Multiple Choice

Define the term "Boycott" as used in the context of protest.

• A form of protest by not participating

• A legal term for a law-making body

• A method to remove a law

• A type of misleading information

Multiple Choice

What territory did Britain gain as a result of the French and Indian War?

• Land from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River

• Florida

• California

• Texas

Open Ended

Why do you think the colonists were upset by this proclamation?

Open Ended

How might this act have affected colonial merchants?

Multiple Choice

Declaratory Act - March 1766

• A Tax on sugar based products that the colonists had to pay England for

• Stated that Parliament had the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies “in all cases”

• Parliament passed the Tea Act in an attempt to save the British East India Company from going bankrupt

Multiple Choice

What event is depicted in the image, and what were the main causes that led to this confrontation?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The American Revolution

• The Stamp Act

Multiple Choice

What event is referred to as the Boston Massacre, and what were the key outcomes?

• A peaceful protest

• A military parade

• A confrontation between soldiers and colonists

• A celebration of independence

Multiple Choice

What event directly led to the Boston Tea Party?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• The Boston Massacre.

• The passing of the Tea Act.

• The Stamp Act Congress.

Multiple Choice

What did the Tea Act of 1773 allow the British East India Company to do?

• Deliver tea directly to American colonies without stopping in England

• Sell tea at a much higher price than the competition

• Sell tea only to colonial merchants

• Sell tea exclusively in England

Open Ended

How do you think these acts affected daily life in the colonies?

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To discuss the Intolerable Acts

• To declare independence from Britain

• To form an alliance with France

• To establish a new government

Multiple Choice

What were the main arguments presented in 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine?

• Colonists should remain loyal to King George

• Colonists should be fighting for total independence

• King George had the right to rule over America

• Colonists should seek peace with Britain

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a result of the Second Continental Congress?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The establishment of the Continental Army

• The drafting of the U.S. Constitution

• The Boston Tea Party

Open Ended

What rights were created in the Declaration of Independence?

Reorder

Reorder the following historic actions in the correct order.

• British policies limit colonial rights.

• Colonial demand for political change increases.

• British ignore colonial grievances.

• Declaration of Independence is approved.

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2

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4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident