Week 21: Social Studies pgs. 90-91 (Comprehension)

What was the main reason King George III punished the colonists after the Boston Tea Party?

• He wanted to stop all trade with the colonies.

• He was angry that colonists had destroyed tea.

• He wanted to teach the colonists a lesson about obeying laws.

• He believed the colonists were planning a rebellion.

Which of the following was NOT part of the Intolerable Acts?

• Closing Boston Harbor

• Taking away the Massachusetts Colony's charter

• Requiring colonists to house British soldiers

• Increasing taxes on tea and other goods

The First Continental Congress was a meeting of representatives from which group?

• British Parliament

• Colonial militias

• The thirteen colonies

• Native American tribes

Where did the delegates meet for the First Continental Congress?

• Boston

• Carpenters' Hall

• Philadelphia

• London

Why was the Quartering Act so upsetting to the colonists?

• It forced them to pay for British soldiers.

• It closed down all colonial businesses.

• It prevented them from trading with other countries.

• It made them move to new homes.

Patrick Henry's famous quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!" showed his strong belief in:

• remaining loyal to the king.

• fighting for independence.

• avoiding war with Britain.

• negotiating with the British government.

What were the Minutemen known for?

• Their ability to fight at a moment's notice.

• Their detailed knowledge of British military strategies.

• Their experience fighting in previous wars.

• Their role as spies for the Continental Army.

The colonists organized militias primarily to:

• help the British fight against other countries.

• prepare for possible conflict with Britain.

• prevent attacks from Native American tribes.

• enforce the Intolerable Acts.

Which of the following best describes Patrick Henry's role in the lead-up to the revolution?

• He was a British general who tried to control the colonists.

• He was a colonial leader who encouraged the idea of independence.

• He was a member of the First Continental Congress who opposed independence.

• He was a writer who wrote pamphlets supporting the king.

How did the Intolerable Acts contribute to the growing tensions between the colonists and Britain?

• They eased the tensions by addressing colonial grievances.

• They had little impact on the colonists' feelings towards Britain.

• They increased colonial anger and strengthened their desire for independence.

• They led to increased trade and cooperation between the colonists and Britain.