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Taking up Arms

Authored by Molli Duchon

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Taking up Arms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The colonist reacted angerly to the Tea Act because they thought it was

a fair and just law

a way to make them accept British taxes

a great opportunity for economic growth
a way to show loyalty to the British government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How did other colonies react to the Intolerable Acts?

They formed an alliance with the British government to enforce the Intolerable Acts.
They ignored the Intolerable Acts and continued with their own affairs.
They celebrated the Intolerable Acts as a victory for the British government.
They showed support and solidarity with Massachusetts, and convened the First Continental Congress.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which action taken by the Second Continental Congress shows they were hoping to avoid war?

Sending the Olive Branch Petition to King George III
Declaring independence from Britain
Forming the Continental Army
Boycotting British goods

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which groups tended to be Loyalists?

Farmers and laborers
French immigrants

Wealthy individuals and former royal officials

Native Americans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A Loyalist is a

person who is only loyal to their family and not to the ruler or government
person who supports rebellion and overthrow of the government
person who is neutral and does not take sides in a conflict
person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Minutemen were

a type of military aircraft
a group of professional wrestlers
a political party in the 1800s
a militia group during the American Revolutionary War

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a militia?

A type of musical instrument
A professional sports team
A type of flower
A military force composed of ordinary citizens

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