Colonial America Quiz

Why did the British government pass a number of laws, called acts, in the 1750s and 1760s?

• To pay money they owed after the French and Indian War

• To expand its territory

• To improve trade with the colonies

• To establish new colonies

Why did the colonists become angry about the new taxes?

• Because they were not allowed to vote on laws for the British government

• Because the taxes were too high

• Because they wanted to support the French

• Because they did not want to pay any taxes

What did the colonists say was unfair about the new taxes?

• Taxation without representation

• The amount of the taxes

• The timing of the taxes

• The purpose of the taxes

What event led to Britain owing a lot of money, prompting the new taxes?

• The French and Indian War

• The American Revolution

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

What action did many colonists take in response to the new taxes?

• They began to protest against British rule

• They moved to another country

• They paid the taxes without complaint

• They supported the British government

What event did the colonists dress up as Native Americans for?

• The American Revolution

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Civil War

Why did the colonists protest against the British government?

• They wanted independence.

• They were forced to buy British tea.

• They wanted to elect their own leaders.

• They were against paying taxes.

How did the colonists disguise themselves during the Boston Tea Party?

• As British soldiers

• As Native Americans

• As merchants

• As sailors

What did the colonists do with the tea during the Boston Tea Party?

• They sold it at a higher price.

• They burned it.

• They dumped it into the water.

• They stored it in warehouses.

Why did Britain need money after the French and Indian War?

• To pay for the soldiers to stay in the American colonies

• To build new ships

• To fund new colonies

• To pay off debts to France