American Revolution Quiz Part 2 MTM 10MAY24

What role did Samuel Adams play in the early stages of the American Revolution?

• He wrote influential articles for the Boston Gazette.

• He served as a British spy.

• He was a loyalist supporting the British.

• He organized tea parties in Boston.

Which event did Samuel Adams describe as a "horrid massacre"?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The incident in Boston in 1770

• The Battle of Lexington

What was a significant consequence of Patrick Henry's actions from 1767 to 1773?

• He became a popular leader in Massachusetts.

• He was recognized for his opposition to royal authority.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He led the Boston Tea Party.

How did Samuel Adams' personal financial struggles influence his political career?

• They led him to become Boston’s tax collector.

• They motivated him to support British tax laws.

• They caused him to move to England.

• They led him to resign from political life.

What was the outcome of Patrick Henry's first big case, the Parson's Cause?

• He lost and gave up law.

• He won and gained significant popularity.

• He was disbarred.

• He became a judge.

What was the primary focus of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, "Common Sense"?

• The benefits of British governance

• The role of the English monarchy

• The need for American independence

• The importance of scientific education

Which event did Henry participate in as a delegate, where he delivered a famous speech?

• The Second Continental Congress

• The First Continental Congress

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

What was Thomas Paine's condition upon his arrival in Philadelphia in 1774?

• He was very wealthy

• He was extremely ill

• He was immediately successful

• He was well-received by high society

How many copies did "Common Sense" sell in about 500,000 in its initial months?

• 50,000 copies

• 100,000 copies

• 120,000 copies

• 200,000 copies

What famous phrase did Henry declare that reflected his strong stance on liberty?

• No taxation without representation!

• Give me liberty or give me death!

• Join or die!

• Freedom or famine!