American Revolution Quiz

What was the American Revolution an outgrowth of?

• The establishment of new colonies

• The struggle among different interests within the colonies

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the French and Indian War

Which group was NOT one of the five sectors of society with important interests during the American Revolution?

• New England merchants

• Southern planters

• Industrial factory owners

• Small farmers

Who were considered part of the "middling stratum" in colonial society?

• Lawyers and politicians

• Shopkeepers, artisans, and laborers

• Military officers and governors

• Clergy and academics

How did Britain rule its American colonies during the first half of the 1700s?

• With strict regulations and heavy taxation

• With a light hand

• Through direct military control

• By imposing cultural assimilation

What caused the change in the relationship between Britain and its American colonies?

• The discovery of gold in the colonies

• The British government's debt from the French and Indian War

• The colonies' desire for independence

• The introduction of new trade laws by Britain

Why did Britain have to continue spending money to protect the colonies after the French and Indian War?

• To expand their territory further into the Americas

• To support the colonial economy

• To maintain control over the colonies

• To protect the colonies from other European powers

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764 according to the text?

• To regulate the export of sugar and molasses

• To tax sugar, molasses, and other commodities

• To ban the import of sugar and molasses

• To establish trade agreements concerning sugar and molasses

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 require?

• All printed materials to be free of taxes

• Printed materials to be approved by colonial authorities

• Printed materials to have a stamp on them

• All newspapers to be printed on stamped paper only

Which two groups were largely affected by the new British taxes according to the text?

• New England merchants and northern planters

• New England merchants and southern planters

• Southern merchants and New England planters

• Northern merchants and southern planters

What action did the merchants and planters take in response to the British taxes?

• They sought legal action against the British Crown

• They petitioned the British Crown for representation

• They joined others to boycott British goods

• They paid the taxes without protest