Colonial America Quiz

How did the colonists feel about the new taxes?

• They were happy about the new taxes.

• They were indifferent to the new taxes.

• They were angry about the new taxes.

• They were supportive of the new taxes.

Colonists felt as though their ________ should be the ones to pass tax laws, not British Parliament.

• representatives

• neighbors

• friends

• enemies

The colonists had representatives in their local government, but not (a)   .

Who made an angry speech against the Stamp Act?

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

The Sons of Liberty wanted:

• Independence from British rule

• More taxes

• Support for the British monarchy

• To remain neutral

(a)   led the Sons of Liberty in Boston.

What did the Townshend Acts tax?

• Tea

• Paper

• Glass

• All of the above

The British sent soldiers to Boston because:

• To enforce the Townshend Acts

• To protect the colonists

• To establish trade relations

• To explore new territories

A fight broke out between people in Boston and a British soldier. The crowd yelled and threw snowballs at the soldiers.

What date did the fight break out?

• March 5, 1770

• April 5, 1770

• March 15, 1770

• April 15, 1770

How many colonists were killed at the Boston Massacre?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six