American Revolution Quiz 4th Grade

Who were the two Nations that fought in the French and Indian War?

• Indians and French

• Colonists and Britain

• Britain and Spain

• Britain and France

What is the meaning of taxation without representation?

• When people are taxed, but have no say in the government.

• When people are taxed twice on the same item.

• When some people get taxed and others don't.

• When people in the Colonies are taxed, but no one in England is.

What did the British Parliament make the colonists pay?

• taxes

• fees

• gold and spices

• cupcakes and twinkies

For the Stamp Act, the colonists had to buy stamps for the following

• plants, soil, seeds, and pots

• shirts, pants,hats, dresses, and aprons

• wills, journals, newspapers, and playing cards

• corn, wheat, barly, and rye

A secret organization formed to protest the Stamp Act was called

• Congress

• Sons of Liberty

• Parliament

• Loyalists

In the 1700's, England made the American colonies pay many taxes. Some of these taxes were the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and the Tea Act. What did the colonists do because of these taxes?

• The colonists started taxing British goods.

• The colonists decided to trade only with France.

• The colonists voted for a new king.

• The colonists boycotted the taxes and held many meetings.

Why did the British send leaders send troops to Boston?

• The people in Boston were out of control.

• The people in Boston needed more help.

• The people in Boston treated the troops badly.

• The people in Boston were having a celebration.

Who was the first African American person killed during the Boston Massacre?

• Rosa Parks

• Crispus Attucks

• Maring Luther King, Jr.

• Phyllis Wheatley

When did the Boston Massacre take place?

• 1788

• 1791

• 1770

• 1725

The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and threw boxes of tea from a ship into the harbor during the

• Congressional Meeting

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• The Second Congressional Congress