American Revolution- Review

What is a revolution?

• a tax on a certain item

• a payment to the king for goods

• when a group of people work together to over throw their government

• when a king/leader punishes their country

Who were the French's allies during the French and Indian War?

• The British

• The Native Americans

• The Colonist

• They did not have any allies

What was the French and Indian War mainly over?

• The French and Britain both wanted control of the Native Americans

• The French and Britain could not agree on a tax for the colonies

• The French and British both wanted take over each other's country

• The French and British both wanted the land that was west of the colonies.

Which phrase did the colonist use to express their opinion about the taxes from Britain?

• "We are tired of the taxes."

• "Get rid of King George."

• "No Taxation without Representation."

• "Start a revolution!"

Which act required colonist to buy a special stamp to place on items such as newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards?

• Newspaper Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

• Sugar Act

The fight that broke out between the colonist and British soldiers that resulted in the death of 5 colonist is also known as The _________ .

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War

• Taxes

During which event did the Sons of Liberty dump all of the tea into the Boston Harbor?

• Boston Tea Party

• Tea Trade

• Tea Tax

• The Liberty Party

The Sons of Liberty dressed as _______ during the Boston Tea Party.

• British soldiers

• tea workers

• members of the ship's crew

• Native Americans

The British soldiers were going to Lexington to _______

• arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock

• protest the colonist behavior

• give the colonies more taxes

• make an agreement on the Tea Act

The British soldiers were marching towards Concord to destroy the colonist supplies.

• True

• False