US History - Chapter 8 Review

Why did Britain impose the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts on the colonies?

• The king wanted colonists to come back to Britain.

• Britain needed money because of their debt.

• Britain thought the colonists were becoming too wealthy.

• Britain wanted to give the colonists money so they could grow their cities.

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

• Patrick Henry spoke to the House of Burgesses

• The Sons of Liberty group was formed

• Colonists boycotted British goods

• The Stamp Act was Passed.

Who was the first to speak out against the Stamp Act?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Christopher Gadsden

As a whole, what was the overall effect of British taxation on the colonies?

• They became more divided.

• The began to unite as Americans.

• Many paid for British support.

• Many colonists went back to Britain.

Who organized the Sons of Liberty?

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Daughters of Liberty do to support the boycott of British goods?

• gave speeches and drew political cartoons

• gave speeches and attended rallies

• made their own tea and wove their own cloth

• handed out pamphlets and posters

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

• to train express riders

• to share news among the colonies

• to keep in touch with Britain

• to unite the colonies in friendship

How did the Boston Tea Party express the views of many colonists?

• It showed that many colonists did not like tea.

• It showed that many colonists supported Mohawk causes.

• It showed that the colonists strongly protested the tax on tea.

• It showed that the tea would remain in Boston.

Which of the following caused the British to impose the Intolerable Acts?

• Boston Massacre

• First Continental Congress

• Committees of Correspondence

• Boston Tea Party

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Intolerable Acts?

• The colonists had to pay a tax on British imports.

• The colonists had to feed and house the British soldiers.

• The port of Boston was closed.

• Massachusetts was under the control of a British general.