Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

The act was taxation without representation.

The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

The tax was a large amount of money.

The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

What does this political poster represent?

The Colonies needed to be united

Colonies need to be independent

Serpents can grow back together

Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this

The Olive Branch Petition, by John Dickinson, was written to

ask for more time to pay debt to England

attempt peace with Native Americans and the French

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)

a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

peace treaty between US and England

Mercantilism allows trade between

only between a Mother Country and a colony

only countries who sign agreement

Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country through the:

Declaration of Independence 1776

What was the immediate effect due to the passing of the Stamp Act in 1765?

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

Colonists sought military support from France.

Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.

Colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor

The American colonists were dissatisfied with the---

Economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

Political debates that took place at the Albany Convention.

Interference of Great Britain in the slave trade

Economic consequences of the Great Awakening

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they--

Resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

Feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians

Did not want to share control of the fur trade with France

Wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations

"America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain--Captured two of their celebrated Generals and each an Army of thousands of veteran Troops to support them." -- Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, December 9, 1781 Which of the following is Abigail Adams referring to?

The American victory at the battle of Yorktown

The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats.

The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge

The arrival off French aid after the Battle of Saratoga

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"

"He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people"

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for thee public good."

"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

Which one of these is not an advantage that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain.

superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience

defense of their own land, principles and beliefs

strong leadership from men like George Washington

The U.S. was founded on July 4, 1776, by the approval of this document.

the Declaration of Independence

What contribution did Mercy Otis Warren make to the American Revolution?

Used propaganda in her essays, plays and poems to encourage patriotism

She was not a factor because women were not important during this Era

She dressed as a Son of Liberty and participated in the Boston Tea Party

Told her husband John Adams to "Remember the Ladies"

What are your 3 Unalienable Rights, as expressed by Thomas Jefferson?

Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness

Which group is in the correct order?

Lexington/Concord, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown

Yorktown, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Lexington and Concord

Lexington/Concord, Valley Forge, Saratoga, and Yorktown

Valley Forge, Yorktown, Lexington/Concord, and Saratoga

Where did the British General Cornwallis surrender to Colonial troops ending the war?

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

Battles of Lexington and Concord

What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

They knew the geography better.

They were determined to win their freedom.

They had more money and weapons.

Why did British General Cornwallis surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

His army was trapped and had no way to escape by land or sea.

His troops ran out of ammunition.

His troops ran out of food and other supplies.

His army decided they were ready to quit and go home to Britain.

What was a mercenary?

soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

person who did not take sides during the war

What is the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Battle proved the war would not be an easy win for the British

Patriot win that sealed an alliance with France

surrounding an area to prevent people and goods through

providing financial and military support

wearing down of an enemy over time

American Revolution

Authored by Margaret Tucker

History

6th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 450+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

55 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Sons of Liberty were:

the children of our Founding Fathers.

a professional dance team.

Patriots who protested taxes.

the writers of the Declaration of the Independence.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is another name for British soldiers?

Redcoats

Patriots

Minutemen

Continental Soldiers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did we call colonists who did NOT want independence from England?

Minutemen

Traitors

Militia

Loyalists

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"No ________ without representation"

voting

taxation

rights

liberty poles

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

to punish merchants for selling imported tea.

to see who could throw a barrel further.

to frame the Native Americans.

to protest taxes

Who were the Minutemen?

Patriots who were ready to fight at a minutes notice

British soldiers who were ready to fight at a minutes notice

Sons of Liberty who were ready to fight at a minutes notice

Hessians who were ready to fight at a minutes notice

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?

British

Colonists

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Microsoft

or continue with

Facebook

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

50 questions

Domain 5

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

50 questions

Domain 4

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

50 questions

Events Leading to the American Revolution

Quiz

•

8th Grade

50 questions

Civics Test - Granite

Quiz

•

8th - 12th Grade

50 questions

U13 WWII & Cold War Exam

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

50 questions

Cold War

Quiz

•

6th - 12th Grade

60 questions

8th GRADE SEMESTER 1 FINAL US HISTORY

Quiz

•

8th Grade

50 questions

Civil War and Reconstruction

Quiz

•

8th - 10th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

10 questions

GPA Lesson

Presentation

•

9th - 12th Grade

7 questions

Albert Einstein

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

31 questions

Bridge A Review

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

6 questions

Blue Sue and Red Ruth

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

8 questions

(Day12 HW) Inverse Trig Ratios

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Summer Geometry QUIZ (Week3)

Quiz

•

9th Grade

16 questions

Theme Practice

Quiz

•

7th Grade

20 questions

Taxes

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

Discover more resources for History

10 questions

GPA Lesson

Presentation

•

9th - 12th Grade

8 questions

(Day12 HW) Inverse Trig Ratios

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Summer Geometry QUIZ (Week3)

Quiz

•

9th Grade

16 questions

Theme Practice

Quiz

•

7th Grade

20 questions

Taxes

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

16 questions

Warm Up: Basics of Geometry

Quiz

•

9th Grade

16 questions

Translations and Reflections

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

17 questions

High School Survival Guide

Presentation

•

9th - 12th Grade

American Revolution

The Sons of Liberty were:

What is another name for British soldiers?

What did we call colonists who did NOT want independence from England?

"No ________ without representation"

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

Who were the Minutemen?

Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?

How many people died at the Boston Massacre?

What country joined the colonists to help them win the war?

Which person was killed in the Boston Massacre and later became a symbol of the Abolitionist movement?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for History