Liberty's Kids Quiz

What is the difference between a patriotic act of protest and mob rule?

• There is no difference; both are forms of protest.

• A patriotic act of protest is organized while mob rule is chaotic.

• Mob rule is a form of government decision-making.

• A patriotic act of protest respects laws, while mob rule disregards them.

Who defended the British troops involved in the Boston Massacre?

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the purpose of the pamphlets being distributed in Boston?

• To promote British goods

• To encourage peaceful negotiations

• To inform about the British warships

• To stir public opinion against British policies

What did the colonists do to support Boston after the harbor was closed?

• They celebrated the harbor's closure

• They ignored Boston's plight

• They sent food and supplies

• They petitioned for the harbor to be reopened

What was the significance of John Adams using a pseudonym for his writings?

• To avoid paying taxes

• To make his writings more entertaining

• Because he forgot his real name

• To conceal his identity due to the controversial nature of his opinions

Why was the Continental Congress convened?

• To discuss the Intolerable Acts

• To declare war on Britain

• To celebrate the Boston Tea Party

• To elect a new president

What was the reaction in Philadelphia to the news of British warships firing upon Boston?

• Indifference

• Immediate military response

• Celebration

• Panic and concern

What does the term 'sedition' imply in the context of distributing pamphlets?

• A peaceful protest

• An act of loyalty to the crown

• An act that could be considered treason

• A form of entertainment

What was the outcome of the Continental Congress debates?

• A decision to fight the British immediately

• A petition to the King for intervention

• A declaration of independence

• An agreement to pay the tea tax

How did the colonists view the British soldiers' actions?

• As necessary for peace

• As acts of tyranny

• As irrelevant to their lives

• As acts of heroism