Road to Revolution - 1763-1774 Quiz

Which treaty gave Britain a vastly increased empire in North America in 1763?

• The Treaty of Madrid

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of London

• The Treaty of Paris

Who took over as Prime Minister of Great Britain in April 1763?

• Charles Townshend

• Lord Rockingham

• George Grenville

• Thomas Gage

What was the purpose of the Proclamation Act of 1763?

• To set the boundary for colonial settlement

• To regulate trade between colonies

• To impose new taxes on the colonies

• To establish a standing army in the colonies

Who organized the first long-standing Committee of Correspondence in the colonies in 1772?

• John Dickinson

• Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

What was the main purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

• To raise revenue for the colonies

• To support the British East India Company

• To regulate trade between colonies

• To punish Boston for the Tea Party

What was the response of many colonists to the Tea Act in September-October 1773?

• They paid the import duty for the tea

• They forced the tea consignees to resign

• They accepted the monopoly of the British East India Company

• They boycotted British goods

What was the purpose of the Coercive Acts of 1774?

• To support the British East India Company

• To punish Boston for the Tea Party

• To tighten up the administration of the colonies

• To raise revenue for the colonies

What was the main impact of the Quartering Act of 1765 on the colonists?

• It increased the duty on molasses

• It imposed harsh penalties on smugglers

• It forced them to provide housing and supplies for British troops

• It banned colonial currency

What did Townshend set up to help enforce his duties in 1767?

• Tax Evasion Committee
• Contraband Coalition
• Customs Board

• Smuggling Syndicate

What was the approach taken by the British Crown towards the colonies for most of the period before 1763?

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