
American Revolution and Independence
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains why the colonists opposed British taxation policies?
The colonists wanted to pay higher taxes to support the British army.
The British government allowed the colonies to vote on tax laws.
The colonists believed they should not be taxed without representation in Parliament.
The British government had no legal right to tax people anywhere in the empire.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To propose a new government in Britain
To formally break away from British rule and explain why
To request more rights from King George III
To establish peace with Native American tribes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the passage, what central idea does the document support?
Only wealthy men should have rights.
All people deserve basic rights and freedoms.
The government should create new rights for people.
Rights are only given to those who own land.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one major effect of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?
It convinced many colonists to remain loyal to the British.
It encouraged colonists to support independence from Britain.
It led to the immediate signing of the Constitution.
It explained why the British government was fair.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements can best be inferred from the phrase “No taxation without representation”?
Colonists wanted their own king.
Colonists wanted a say in how they were taxed.
Colonists wanted to pay higher taxes to Britain.
Colonists thought British laws were fair.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the American Revolution impact the development of democracy?
It led to the return of British rule.
It inspired ideas of self-government and individual rights.
It made monarchy stronger in the colonies.
It prevented other revolutions around the world.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following events directly led to the start of the Revolutionary War?
The Boston Tea Party
The French and Indian War
The signing of the U.S. Constitution
The Louisiana Purchase
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