Ch. 5 The American Revolution

Why were colonists angry about the Stamp Act?

• Colonists' land was taxed unfairly.

• Colonists thought it was unfair because they had no representation in Parliament.

• The Stamp Act taxed imports from Spain.

• The colonists believed the Stamp Act should not tax their tea.

When something is repealed...

• it is put on display.

• it is proven to be true.

• it is cancelled.

• it is forgotten by the government.

What is the term that describes freedom from the rule of others?

(a)  

Why did Great Britain decide to repeal the Stamp Act?

• Colonists were threatening stamp agents and boycotting English goods.

• Great Britain had earned enough to pay off its war debt.

• Great Britain was conquered by France.

• The act had caused Native American conflicts.

These laws were put into place by Parliament AFTER the Stamp Act.

• The Townshend Acts

• The Sugar Act

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Intolerable Acts

A mercenary is a person who...

• makes flags for the British army.

• one who collects tariffs.

• is a spy for George Washington.

• is a soldier who's paid to fight in another country.

When colonists had to provide food and shelter for British soldiers, it is called what?

(a)  

What is the agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War?

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Treaty of Paris

• The King's Surrender

• Britain's Declaration of Surrender

Which is NOT true about the Boston Tea Party?

• Colonists boarded a ship at night.

• Most participants were disguised.

• Colonists threw chests of tea into Boston Harbor.

• Patriots hired Native Americans to destroy the ship carrying tea.

The Intolerable Acts were harsh and Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party.

• TRUE

• FALSE