Road to Independence (T1T2) Quiz

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Dispute over fur trade

• Territorial rivalry between Britain and France

• Cultural differences between Native Americans and European settlers

• Economic struggles in the colonies

Who were the major parties involved in the French and Indian War?

• England & Spain

• France & Britian

• Native Americans & Dutch

• Colonists & Portugal

Match the following - Famous Speeches of the American Revolution

• James Otis

• "Give me liberty or give me death"

• Thomas Pain

• "All men are created equal, ... endowed by their Creator with certain

  unalienable rights, ... among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"

• Patrick Henry

• "No taxation without representation"

What proclamation did King George III issue after the French & Indian War?

• Proclamation of Independence

• Proclamation of 1763

• Proclamation of Unity

• Proclamation of Liberty

Choose the best answer: Describe the impact of the Proclamation of 1763 on the American colonists?

• It granted them more land for settlement

• It restricted westward expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains

• It gave them representation in the British Parliament.

• It abolished taxes on colonial trade.

Match the following - Causes & Effects

• Stamp Act

• • passed by the British Parliament in 1764, was a law aimed at raising revenue from the American colonies by increasing duties on sugar and other goods imported into the colonies. It was part of a broader effort to offset the costs of maintaining British troops in the colonies after the French and Indian War. The Sugar Act contributed to growing tensions between the colonies and Britain, as it was seen as an example of taxation without colonial representation.

• Sugar Act

• document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress, declaring the thirteen American colonies as independent states and no longer a part of the British Empire. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration is a philosophical statement that asserts the natural rights of individuals, including the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It lists grievances against King George III and justifies the colonies' decision to break away from British rule.

• Intolerable Acts

• political protest that took place on December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts. It was a response to the Tea Act imposed by the British government, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies. In protest of taxation without representation, American colonists, disguised as Native Americans, dumped 342 chests of British tea into the Boston Harbor, symbolizing their resistance to unfair taxation and government overreach.

• Boston Tea Party

• also known as the Coercive Acts, were a series of punitive measures imposed by the British Parliament in 1774 as a response to the Boston Tea Party. The acts included the closure of the Boston Port, the suspension of the Massachusetts colonial government, the quartering of British troops in private homes, and the expansion of the Quartering Act. The Intolerable Acts were designed to assert British control over the colonies and punish Massachusetts for its resistance.

• Declaration of Independence

• enacted by the British Parliament in 1765, imposed a direct tax on various printed materials in the American colonies, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. The tax had to be paid by using special stamped paper, which carried a revenue stamp. The Stamp Act was met with widespread resistance in the colonies, leading to protests, boycotts, and the convening of the Stamp Act Congress. The opposition to the Stamp Act played a significant role in the development of American revolutionary sentiment.

Match the following

• Committee of Correspondence

• A network of communication established by the American colonies in the 18th century. It was created to facilitate communication between the colonies and share information about British actions and colonial responses. These committees played a key role in organizing opposition to British policies and were instrumental in fostering colonial unity.

• Sons of Liberty

• Women in colonial America who supported the patriotic cause during the American Revolution. They participated in non-importation agreements, encouraged the production of domestic goods, and found ways to contribute to the boycott of British goods. They played a vital role in shaping public opinion and supporting the colonial resistance.

• Redcoats

• Were volunteer militia members during the American Revolutionary War, primarily in the early stages. They were known for their ability to be ready for action at a minute's notice, hence the name "Minutemen." They played a crucial role in the early battles of the war, such as the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

• Minutemen

• A group of American colonists who opposed British taxation and other policies in the years leading up to the American Revolution. They were responsible for organizing protests, boycotts, and acts of resistance against British rule. They played a significant role in events like the Boston Tea Party.

• Daughters of Liberty

• Nickname for British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. It referred to the distinctive red uniforms worn by the British Army at the time. The Redcoats were the regular army troops sent by the British government to enforce its policies and maintain control over the American colonies

What impact did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" have on the American Revolution?

• It advocated for reconciliation with Britain, promoting peaceful negotiations

• It criticized the idea of independence, urging the colonies to remain under British rule

• It inspired widespread support for the idea of independence and helped shift public opinion toward revolution.

• It argued for the establishment of a monarchy in the newly formed United States.

Match the following

• Paul Revere

• He rode through the Massachusetts countryside warning colonists of the approaching British force & was the author of a famous picture of the Boston Massacre

• Samuel Adams

• He played a crucial role in shaping colonial opinion and policies through his writings, including the "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania,

• Thomas Paine

• President of the Continental Congress, he was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, famously writing his signature in large, bold letters.

• John Dickinson

• He was a key organizer of the Sons of Liberty and played a crucial role in coordinating protests against British policies, such as the Stamp Act.

• John Hancock

• political activist and author whose pamphlet "Common Sense" played a huge role in promoting public sentiment in favor of independence.

Reorder the following

• Intolerable/Coercive Acts

• Sugar Act

• Boston Massacre

• Stamp Act

• Boston Tea Party