Road to the Revolution Quiz

A militia in colonial America was:

• A professional army

• A group of citizen-soldiers

• A type of tax

• A political meeting

The Sons of Liberty were:

• A group that protested British policies

• British soldiers in America

• Colonial tax collectors

• Royal governors

Liberty in colonial America meant:

• A type of colonial tax

• Freedom from British control

• A style of government

• A military formation

A revolution can best be defined as:

• A peaceful protest

• A minor change in policy

• A complete change in government

• A type of colonial trade

What is a patriot in the context of the American Revolution?

• Someone who supported British rule

• A person who loved and supported American independence

• A neutral party in the conflict

• A French soldier who fought against Britain

A loyalist during the Revolutionary War was someone who:

• Fought against the British

• Remained neutral during the conflict

• Supported and remained faithful to Britain

• Led the Continental Army

The term "repeal" means to:

• Replace an old law with a new one

• Create a new law

• Enforce a law more strictly

• Cancel or remove a law officially

Propaganda refers to:

• Information spread to influence opinions

• A type of colonial tax

• A military formation

• A form of government

What were "rights" in colonial America?

• Directions to navigate

• Freedoms and privileges guaranteed to citizens

• Rules about writing

• Laws that only applied to the wealthy

Revenue in colonial context refers to:

• A type of colonial militia

• A form of protest

• A British soldier

• Money collected from taxes and duties