The Spirit of Independence

Which group did the colonies organize to fight against Great Britain?

• Colonial Army

• Continental Army

• Continental Congress

• Redcoat Army

Who was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

How did colonial leaders use the Boston Massacre killings?

• as a call to war

• as a reason to tax Great Britain

• as a reason to trust the British

• as propaganda

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.

Why were colonists angry after the Tea Act?

• They wanted Parliament to remove some of the taxes on tea.

• They wanted the ships to deliver tea to Boston Harbor.

• They wanted to make their own decisions about what tea to buy.

• They wanted to purchase East India Company tea.

What was the political body that represented Americans and challenged British control?

• Coercive Acts

• Continental Congress

• Sons of Liberty

• Suffolk Resolves

Thomas Jefferson drew on the ideas of which English philosopher when writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Mason

• George Stout

• John Adams

• John Locke

What does Patrick Henry declare in this speech?

• An appeal to the British Parliament is necessary.

• Liberty cannot be won by fighting.

• The American colonies should be careful.

• War is unavoidable and he welcomes it.

Based on Patrick Henry’s words, which side does he favor?

• the Independents

• the Loyalists

• the Parliament

• the Patriots

Distinguish between the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress by discussing the decisions of each.

• The First Continental Congress decided to boycott British goods, while the Second Continental Congress declared independence.

• The First Continental Congress declared independence, while the Second Continental Congress boycotted British goods.

• Both Congresses declared independence.

• Both Congresses boycotted British goods.