Quiz on American History

The Stamp Act outraged colonists because they believed only Parliament could tax them.

• True

• False

One of the Coercive Acts forced the colonies to allow British soldiers to live among the colonists.

• True

• False

Some colonists were Loyalists who sided with Britain; the other colonists were Patriots who supported the right to independence.

• True

• False

The Second Continental Congress chose Thomas Jefferson to command the Continental Army.

• True

• False

All colonists were Patriots who wanted to separate from Britain.

• True

• False

The Declaration of Independence created the laws of the country still used today.

• True

• False

Getting help from France and Spain was really important in helping the colonies win.

• True

• False

What did some colonists do to avoid taxes?

• They argued for more taxes.

• They moved to the Atlantic Coast.

• They resorted to smuggling.

• They went to court.

How did Parliament react to the news of the Boston Tea Party?

• Parliament decided to boycott tea.

• Parliament passed the Coercive Acts.

• Parliament sent food and clothing to Boston.

• Parliament tried to hold meetings in Boston.

What was Thomas Paine’s opinion about the colonies and Great Britain?

• The colonies should break from British rule.

• The colonies should continue to be taxed by Britain.

• The colonies should remain under British rule.

• The colonies should stop fighting the British.