Social Studies Chapter 8

Why did Britain impose the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts on the colonists?

• The king wanted colonists to return to Britain.

• Britain needed money.

• Britain thought colonists were too wealthy.

• Britain wanted to give money to the colonists to expand their cities.

Which of the following was NOT an effect of colonists' protests of British taxes?

• Patrick Henry spoke to the House of Burgesses

• The Sons of Liberty were formed

• Colonists boycotted British goods.

• The Stamp Act was passed.

Who was one of the first to speak out against the Stamp Act?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Christopher Gadsden

What was the effect of British taxation on the colonies as a whole?

• They became more divided

• They started to unite as Americans

• Many paid for British support

• Many colonists returned to Britain.

Who organized the Sons of Liberty?

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Mercy Olin Warren

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Daughters of Liberty do to support the boycott of British goods?

• gave speeches and drew political cartoons

• gave speeches and attended rallies

• made tea and wove cloth

• handed out pamphlets and posters

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

• train express riders

• share news among the colonies

• keep in touch with Britain

• unite the colonies in friendship

How did the Boston Tea Party express the views of many colonists?

• It showed that many colonists did not like tea.

• It showed that many colonists supported the Mohawk causes.

• It showed that the colonists strongly protested the tea tax.

• It showed that the tea would remain in Boston.

Which of the following caused the Intolerable Acts?

• Boston Massacre

• First Continental Congress

• Committees of Correspondence

• Boston Tea Party

Which of the following was NOT one of the Intolerable Acts?

• The colonists had to pay a tax on British imports.

• The colonists had to feed and house British soldiers.

• The port of Boston was closed.

• Massachusetts was put under the rule of Thomas Gage.