Events leading up to American Revolution Vocab. Quiz

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• To protest against the Stamp Act
• To express dissatisfaction with the Tea Act
• To demand representation in the British government
• To support British rule over the colonies

Who defended the British soldiers during their trial for the Boston Massacre?

• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

What did the Non-Importation Agreements involve?

• Refusing to buy or sell certain British goods
• Protesting against unfair taxation
• Fighting against British policies
• Supporting American independence

Who played a role in starting our country and also was a scientist?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

During which war did Benjamin Franklin try to unite the colonies and Native Americans against the French?

• French and Indian War
• American Revolutionary War
• War of 1812
• Civil War

Which document did Benjamin Franklin help write?

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights

What was the Boston Massacre?

• A tragic event where British soldiers shot into a crowd of protesting people
• A peaceful protest against unfair taxation
• A celebration of American independence
• A negotiation between colonists and British officials

How many individuals lost their lives during the Boston Massacre?

• Five
• Ten
• Three
• Seven

Who famously said, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'?

• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

Misinformation spread in order to increase support or influence a point of view

• Propaganda
• Fake News
• Rumors
• Gossip