The Road to War

Who offered to lead men in battle for the relief of Boston?

• Paul Revere
• Hugh White
• Crispus Attucks
• George Washington

What was the effect of British taxation on the colonies as a whole?

• They became more divided.
• They started to unite as Americans.
• Many paid for British support.
• Many colonists returned to Britain.

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the colonists ' protests of British taxes?

• Patrick Henry spoke to the House of Burgesses.
• The Sons of Liberty was formed.
• Colonists boycotted British goods.
• The Stamp Act was passed.

Who warned people in Lexington of the British attack?

• John Hancock
• Patrick Henry
• Paul Revere
• George Washington

Which BEST describes the beginning of the French and Indian War?

• Spanish and French fight over Florida.
• British and Spanish fight over New Mexico.
• French and British fight over the Ohio River Valley.
• French and Native Americans fight over the Great Lakes region.

Which battle started the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington
• Battle of Concord
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Breed's Hill

Which brief battle forced the British to retreat to Boston?

• Battle of Concord
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Breed's Hill
• Battle of Lexington

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Committee of Correspondence?

• to train express riders
• to share news among the colonies
• to keep in touch with Britain
• to unite the colonies in friendship

What was a Patriot?

• colonist opposed to British rule
• British soldier opposed to British rule over the colonies
• colonist who agreed with British rule
• British soldier who agreed with British rule over the colonies

Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist?

• a colonist who opposes King George III of Britain
• a colonist who supports King George III of Britain
• a British person who supports the colonists
• a British person who opposes the colonists