Causes of the American Revolution Quiz

Causes of the American Revolution Quiz

8th Grade

30 Qs

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Causes of the American Revolution Quiz

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History

8th Grade

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Created by

Angelique Avelino

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?

to tax the colonists

to repeal the Coercive Acts

to prevent the colonists from moving west

to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the French and Indian War, which caused the British colonists to begin to distrust the British government?

The Glorious Revolution changed the English monarchy.

The Proclamation of 1763 was revoked, and colonists were free to move.

Colonists were not distrustful of the government and continued to follow British Laws in the colonies.

10,000 troops were stationed in the colonies, and the colonists felt their freedom was being taken away.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best explains the difference between patriots and loyalists?

Patriots were Americans; loyalists were British

Patriots supported independence; loyalists supported the British.

Loyalists supported independence; patriots supported the British.

Patriots served in the Continental Army; loyalists served in the militia.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which description of the Boston Massacre depicts the point of view of the Sons of Liberty?

An unprovoked British soldier fired into a defenseless crowd, taking five innocent lives.

A spontaneous conflict between British soldiers and Boston residents resulted in five deaths.

A mob of angry Bostonians unlawfully confronted British soldiers, resulting in several deaths.

A group of British soldiers were surrounded by unruly colonists and fired their muskets in self-defense.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act gave the British Parliament the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies 'in all cases?'

Sugar Act

Stamp Act

Declaratory Act

Townshend Acts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law required colonists in Boston to house and supply British soldiers?

The Quebec Act

The Quartering Act

The Administration of Justice Act

The Massachusetts Government Act

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes the colonial response to the Townshend Acts?

The Sons of Liberty demonstrated against the acts with the Boston Tea Party.

The colonists began moving west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to escape British tyranny.

The colonists began tarring and feathering tax collectors while burning the effigies of King George III.

The Daughters of Liberty began encouraging colonists to make their own products and boycott British goods.

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