Unit 2 (American Government)

One of the things that upset the colonists was the aggressive and strict enforcement of the colonial trade laws.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

• Partially true

The colonists wanted British soldiers to remain in the colonies to protect them against threats from Indians.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

• Partially true

The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, which enraged the colonists.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

• Partially true

The Stamp Act of 1765 required a government tax stamp on paper goods and all legal documents.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

• Partially true

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To end the French and Indian War

• To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To impose taxes on tea

• To establish a new colonial government

What was the Stamp Act?

• A tax on all printed materials in the colonies

• A law requiring colonists to house British soldiers

• A trade agreement with France

• A declaration of independence

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of British loyalists

• A secret society formed to protect the rights of the colonists

• A Native American tribe

• A British military unit

What was the Quartering Act?

• A law that required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British troops

• A tax on imported goods

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A law that banned colonial assemblies

What were the Townshend Acts, and how did the colonists react to them?

• A series of taxes on paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea; colonists protested and boycotted.

• A law that allowed British soldiers to be quartered in colonists' homes; colonists accepted it.

• A tax on all printed materials; colonists ignored it.

• A ban on all colonial assemblies; colonists supported it.

How did the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party contribute to the final breakdown of relations between Great Britain and the colonies?

• The Tea Act lowered tea prices, leading to colonial support; the Boston Tea Party was a celebration.

• The Tea Act imposed a tax on tea, leading to protests; the Boston Tea Party was a direct act of defiance.

• The Tea Act banned tea imports, leading to shortages; the Boston Tea Party was a peaceful protest.

• The Tea Act allowed free trade, leading to economic growth; the Boston Tea Party was a trade agreement.