Exploring the American Revolutionary War

What was the first direct tax imposed by the British Parliament on the colonies?

• The Sugar Act

• The Townshend Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

Which group was known for enforcing boycotts?

• The British Regiments

• The Continental Congress

• The Daughters of Liberty

• The Sons of Liberty

What was the reaction in the colonies to the Stamp Act?

• Violent Protests

• Acceptance

• Indifference

• Celebrations

Which event involved colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington

Who was the first casualty of the American Revolution, as mentioned in the text?

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Crispus Attucks

What was the main issue debated that led to the American Revolutionary War?

• Religious freedom

• Land ownership laws

• Taxation without representation

• Military presence in the colonies

Which acts were passed by Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party?

• The Salutary Acts

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Liberty Acts

• The Freedom Acts

What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

• The Indians were causing trouble for the British

• The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

• The colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

• The king insisted on ending slavery in the colonies.