American Revolution: Acts 1 and 2 Quiz

Where is the setting of Act One?

• Colonial America

• King George III's palace

• Great Britain

• The French and Indian War

What was the ruling passed by Parliament without the colonists' input?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The French and Indian War

• The Stamp Act

• The Union

Who suggested taxing the colonists for every piece of paper?

• Parliament Patrick and Parliament Phillip

• King George III

• Parliament Phillip

• Parliament Patrick

What phrase did the colonists use to protest against the tax?

• No representation without taxation!

• No representation, no taxation!

• No taxation without representation!

• No taxation, no representation!

What did Patrick Henry suggest the colonists should do?

• Pay the tax and remain silent

• Form a union and take action

• Ignore the tax and continue their daily lives

• Leave the colonies and move to Great Britain

Who said, 'I cannot possibly print everything I need to print at the print shop with this tax.'?

• Patrick Henry

• Cobbler Camden

• Farmer Frank

• Printer Peter

What did the colonists want Parliament to do?

• Ignore their request

• Increase the tax

• Declare war on Great Britain

• Repeal the Stamp Act

What was the major problem faced by King George III and Parliament?

• Lack of support from the colonies

• Lack of resources in Great Britain

• Lack of soldiers for the war

• Lack of money to pay the debt

What event just occurred before Act One?

• The French and Indian War

• The Declaration of Independence

• The American Revolution

• The Boston Tea Party

What did the colonists need the paper for?

• To print legal documents, newspapers, licenses, and playing cards

• To write letters to King George III

• To create artwork and sculptures

• To build houses and furniture