Colonial America and Revolution Test

Why were the colonists growing angry with the Britain after the French & Indian War?

• The English government began taxing the colonists to pay for the war.

• The British had lost the war.

• Britain refused to tell the colonists what to do.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• Ended the American Revolution.

• A small skirmish in the Boston Square where 5 people were killed.

• A celebration to the end of the French & Indian War.

• Colonists dumped British Tea into the water from ships to protest taxes.

What did the colonists do because of the taxes?

• They taxed British Goods

• They only traded with France

• Voted for a new king

• Boycotted and held many protests

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To tell the British Empire they were becoming independent

• To make their own king in America

Why did Great Britain tax the American colonies?

• The British were in debt from buying too many weapons.

• The British were in debt from fighting the French in a war.

• The British were in looking for money to pave their roads.

• The British owed France money for the Fur trade.

What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing

• Life, Liberty and Death

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

What European country controlled the 13 colonies ?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

• Portugal

Which group of people were kidnapped from Africa, brought to America, had no rights and were forced to work with no pay?

• Indentured servants

• Slaves

• Pastors

• Large landowners

The founding fathers thought the king

• had too much power
• was helpful
• was a strong leader
• was not a tyrant

What does veto mean?

• The president is removed from office

• A law is unconstitutional

• The law is approved

• The president does not approve the law