Timeline Quiz

Why did the British government decide to start taxing the colonists in the 1760s?

• to build new roads and make other improvements in the colonies

• to raise money after the costs of the French and Indian War

• to increase the powers of royal governors in the colonies

• to encourage more colonists to return to Great Britain

Answer explanation

The British government decided to tax the colonists in the 1760s primarily to raise money after the costs of the French and Indian War, which had significantly increased their national debt.

Why did the Proclamation Line of 1763 anger many American colonists?

• It prohibited colonists from settling on the Ohio River Valley

• It promoted peaceful relations with Indian tribes in the west

• It increased the taxes that the colonists paid to Britain

• It gave too much land away to Canada

Answer explanation

The Proclamation Line of 1763 angered many American colonists because it prohibited them from settling on the Ohio River Valley, limiting their expansion and access to new lands after the French and Indian War.

Why did many colonists protest against the Stamp Act?

• They did not think that the colonists should have to help pay for their own defense

• They felt Parliament had no right to tax them without their prior consent

• They were already paying more in taxes than people in Britain

• They would have preferred to be ruled by the French

Answer explanation

Many colonists protested the Stamp Act because they believed Parliament had no right to tax them without their prior consent, reflecting their desire for self-governance and representation.

How were the Committees of Correspondence, Sons of Liberty and Daughters of Liberty similar?

• A. They were all Loyalist organizations

• B. They were limited to the New England colonies

• C. They all invited the participation of both men and women

• D. They were organizations formed in opposition to the British policies

Answer explanation

The Committees of Correspondence, Sons of Liberty, and Daughters of Liberty were all formed in opposition to British policies and included both men and women in their activities, promoting unity against British rule.

What was the significance of the fighting at Lexington and Concord in 1775?

• The British plan to divide the colonies in tow at Lexington and Concord failed

• General Washington and his troops endured great hardships from hunger

• The fighting at Lexington and Concord marked the outbreak of the American Revolution

• Right after these battles, British leaders recognized American independence.

Answer explanation

The fighting at Lexington and Concord in 1775 was significant as it marked the outbreak of the American Revolution, signaling the start of armed conflict between the colonies and British forces.

What was the main purpose of writing the Declaration of Independence?

• to create a framework for a new democratic government in America

• to explain the colonists’ reason for separating from Great Britain

• to offer King George III a compromise that would end the conflict

• to persuade the Loyalists to move to Canada

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to explain the colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain, outlining grievances and justifying their decision to seek independence.

Which argument is found in the Declaration of Independence?

• The British government has failed to respect the rights of the Native Americans.

• The colonists can change their government because it has violated their natural rights.

• The colonists have the right to declare independence because the British government is too far away to govern effectively.

• The colonists should be able to elect their own representatives to Parliament before the British continues to tax them.

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence argues that the colonists can change their government if it violates their natural rights, emphasizing the importance of individual rights and the legitimacy of rebellion against tyranny.

The cartoon was published in Great Britain, 1779. Who does the person on the horse most likely represent?

• A. Thomas Paine

• B. King George III

• C. George Washington

• D. Members of the Continental Congress

Answer explanation

The cartoon from 1779 likely depicts King George III, as it was a time of rising tensions between Britain and the American colonies. The portrayal of a person on horseback often symbolizes authority, aligning with the king's role.

Which would be the best title for the timeline activity?

• Colonial Reaction to British Taxes

• Examples of British Navigation Laws

• Abuses of Power by Colonial Legislatures

• British Policies Leading to Colonial Protests

Answer explanation

The best titles, 'Colonial Reaction to British Taxes' and 'British Policies Leading to Colonial Protests', directly address the timeline's focus on how colonists responded to British taxation and policies, which sparked protests.

There were many events that led to the start of the American Revolution. Which of the events are in the correct sequence?

• Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, 1st Continental Congress, Intolerable Acts

• 1st Continental Congress, Boston Massacre, 2nd Continental Congress, Tea Act, Lexington and Concord

• Coercive Acts, 1st Continental Congress, Lexington and Concord, Boston Massacre, Declaration of Independence

• Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, 1st Continental Congress

Answer explanation

The correct sequence is Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, and then the 1st Continental Congress. This order reflects the escalating tensions leading to the American Revolution.