Colonial America Quiz

What led to the colonists revolting against the king?

• The colonists wanted to abolish slavery.

• The British government implemented strict taxation and laws without representation.

• Disagreements with British policies, especially taxation and harsh treatment.

• The king allowed colonists to establish their own government freely.

How did the British government respond to the colonists revolting?

• Executed all protesters and boycotters.

• Relied on Native American tribes to enforce laws.

• Allowed the colonies to govern themselves.

• Sent British soldiers to the colonies to enforce laws.

To protect the land, what law was passed?

• Colonial Settlement Act of 1763

• Proclamation of 1763

• King Wagner Act

• King Termini Act

Who led the invasion of Canada twice?

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

What year did the Declaration of Independence go into full effect?

• July 4, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• September 17, 1776

• January 1, 1777

Who signed their name the biggest on the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

Washington allowed Black soldiers to fight at the beginning of the war.

• True

• False

In what year, month, and day did the first battle take place?

• April 19, 1775

• May 10, 1775

• December 16, 1773

• March 5, 1770

Where did the British get their mercenaries from?

• Ireland

• France

• Spain

• Germany

What is the capital of Canada?

• Toronto

• Ottawa

• Quebec

• Vancouver