Patriots and Loyalists Quiz

What did the British government do to manage their debt?

• Sold colonies

• Passed taxes

• Reduced military presence

• Increased trade

What was the British government’s solution to pay for the soldiers in the colonies?

• Increase trade tariffs

• Pass a series of taxes

• Sell land to France

• Reduce military salaries

What phrase became a slogan of resistance for the colonists?

• "Liberty or Death"

• "No Taxation Without Representation"

• "Freedom for All"

• "Equal Rights Now"

Why did the colonists see the taxes as a violation of their rights?

• They were not consulted by the colonial government.

• They were too high to pay.

• They were only on luxury items.

• They were imposed by local leaders.

What was the purpose of the stamps under the Stamp Act?

• To show ownership

• To indicate payment of tax

• To mark imported goods

• To certify quality

What did the colonists not have in the decision-making process of taxes?

• A voice

• A choice of tax type

• A tax exemption

• A tax refund

What was the reaction of the colonists to the taxes imposed by Parliament?

• Acceptance

• Resistance

• Indifference

• Support

What was the purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

• To tax sugar

• To tax printed materials

• To help the British East India Company

• To tax lead and paint

Which act taxed sugar, coffee, and molasses?

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

Why did the Patriots choose to rebel?

• They wanted more land.

• They disliked Parliament’s taxes.

• They wanted a new king.

• They wanted to trade with other countries.