American Revolution Review

What colonial port was closed by the Intolerable Acts?

• Charleston
• Boston
• New York
• Philadelphia

​ A series of four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party was called the ​ (a)  

• Intolerable Acts
• The Stamp Act
• The Sugar Act
• The Boston Massacre
• The First Continental Congress

Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss America's future under growing British aggression during the ​ (a)  

• First Continental Congress
• The Boston Tea Party
• The Boston Massacre
• The Philadelphia Congress

What is a militia?

• A type of weapon used by the American army

• A military group of highly trained individuals

• A military group composed of ordinary citizens. What the American colonist's army was made up of.

• The name of the British army

Who is John Paul Jones?

• A legendary rock musician known for his iconic guitar solos
• A famous actor known for his roles in romantic comedies
• A renowned chef known for his innovative cooking techniques
• A famous naval commander known for his service during the American Revolutionary War

A petition sent to King George from Congress asking to end military force against the colonists and repeal the Intolerable Acts. It emphasized their loyalty to Britain and wanted to settle their differences before starting a war.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Patriots

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(b) Loyalists

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A colonist who supported independence from England during the American Revolution period.

• Loyalist

• Minutemen

• Patriot

• Boycott

A colonist who supported independence from England during the American Revolution period.

• Loyalist

• Minutemen

• Patriot

• Boycott

A colonist who sided with the British during the American Revolution period.

• Patriot

• Loyalist

• Neutral

• Minuteman