Social Studies Chapter 8 Review

Why did King George III support the idea of taxing the colonists?

• to pay for the French and Indian War

• to pay for the new land

• to pay for a new castle in London

What does the phrase "No taxation without representation" mean?

• don't tax the colonists without writing out all the things the tax will pay for

• don't tax at all

• don't tax without giving colonists a representative in Parliament

How was Patrick Henry involved in the colonial protests?

• He made speeches and said, "Give me liberty, or give me death."

• He led the colonists in raids on British ships.

• He sold the colonists guns and goods.

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

• they became more divided

• they started to unite as Americans

• many colonists returned to Britain

Who defended the British soldiers at their murder trial after the Boston Massacre?

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the Stamp Act?

• A tax on tea

• A tax on ships

• A tax on papers and documents

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of colonists who led protests against British taxes

• A group of colonists who were loyal to the king

• A group of colonists who fought in the French and Indian war

Who started the Sons of Liberty?

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

What does repeal mean?

• to have

• to cancel

• to make

What were the Townshend Acts?

• a tax on tea and oil from France

• a tax on paper, wool, tea, and other goods from Britain

• a tax on tea from Britain