A New Nation

Why did Britain decide to tax the colonist?

• Britain was not selling enough tea.

• The colonist were making too much money.

• Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

• Britain was afraid of the colonist were giving money to the Native Americans.

To protest having to pay unfair taxes, a group of colonists boarded a ship into the Boston Harbor and dumped _____________ into the water.

• Crops

• Paper

• Stamps

• Tea

What does the phrase, “No Taxation with Representation” mean?

• Having to fight in a war you don’t believe in

• Having to pay for something when you don’t know how much it costs

• Having the pay for something without the chance to vote in British Parliament

• Having to stay in the New World by force

What was established as a punishment to Boston for boycotting tea? (3-3.1)

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

The Declaration of Independence states everything EXCEPT (3-3.1)

• Colonies should be free and independent states

• Colonists should boycott trade with England

• Men have the right to life, liberty, and happiness

• Reasons the colonists had a right to declare independence

Which of the following groups of people did NOT support the Continental Congress in the fight

for independence from Great Britain? (3-3.2)

• American Soldiers

• Colonial Women

• Loyalists

• Patriots

. The First Continental Congress advised colonies to ____________. (3-3.2)

• Establish militias and arm themselves

• Move out of America

• Buy British Goods

• Obey the King’s laws

Which of the following best describes why African Americans fought for the British? (3-3.2)

• They were promised land.

• They were promised freedom.

• They simply wanted to help the British.

• They were offered money for their services.

. What economic reason did people have for staying loyal to England during the fight for independence? (3-3.2)

• They believed in self-rule through colonial assemblies

• They recognized a strong trade relationship with England

• They wanted to return possession of western land to the Natives

• They were inspired by the Patriot partisan groups

How did women’s social roles change during the Revolutionary War? (3-3.2)

• They became leaders in the government.

• They became military leaders.

• They became nurses and messengers.

• They became wealthy businesswomen.