American Revolution Quiz

What is the Stamp Act?

• A colonist who remained loyal to Britain.

• An act passed by Great Britain in 1765 that placed taxes on newspapers and pamphlets.

• A document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776.

• The part of the British government that makes laws.

What does the term "boycott" mean?

• To not buy or use.

• A colonist who was opposed to British rule.

• Money people pay to the government so that it can perform public services.

• A nickname given to the British soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

Who were the "lobsterbacks"?

• A group of colonists who met in Philadelphia in 1775.

• The part of the British government that makes laws.

• A nickname given to the British soldiers during the Revolutionary War because of their red coats.

• A colonist who remained loyal to Britain.

What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?

• A document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776.

• An act passed by Great Britain in 1765.

• A group of colonists who met in Philadelphia in 1775 to discuss how the colonies should deal with Great Britain.

• Money people pay to the government so that it can perform public services.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• The part of the British government that makes laws.

• A colonist who was opposed to British rule.

• Money people pay to the government so that it can perform public services.

• A document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 explaining why the 13 colonies should be free of British rule.