Unit 14: The Actions of the Colonies

What were the Intolerable Acts?

• A series of laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the American colonies

• A set of guidelines for colonial trade

• A treaty between the colonies and Native Americans

• A collection of colonial charters

Which of the following was a direct result of the Coercive Acts?

• Increased trade with Britain

• The formation of the Continental Congress

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

What was the primary purpose of the Continental Congress?

• To declare war on Britain

• To discuss and address colonial grievances

• To establish a new colonial currency

• To negotiate with Native American tribes

What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American colonies?

• They were a group of loyalists supporting the British

• They organized protests against British policies

• They were responsible for drafting the Constitution

• They managed colonial trade

Why was the East India Tea Company significant in colonial America?

• It was the first American-owned company

• It was central to the Boston Tea Party protest

• It provided the colonies with military supplies

• It was a major employer in the colonies

How did the Coercive Acts affect the relationship between the colonies and Britain?

• They improved trade relations

• They led to increased tensions and resistance

• They resulted in a peace treaty

• They encouraged more British settlers to move to the colonies

What was a key outcome of the First Continental Congress?

• The drafting of the Declaration of Independence

• The establishment of a colonial army

• A petition to King George III to address grievances

• The signing of a trade agreement with France

What was the main goal of the Sons of Liberty?

• To support British taxation policies

• To form a new royal navy

• To establish a new colonial government

• To promote colonial independence

Which of the following best describes the Coercive Acts?

• A series of laws to promote colonial trade

• A set of punitive measures against Massachusetts

• A collection of peace treaties with Native Americans

• A group of laws to encourage settlement in the colonies

How did the Minutemen get their name?

• They were named after a British general

• They were known for their quick response time

• They were named after a colonial governor

• They were known for their long training sessions