War Begins!

What were the Intolerable Acts and how did the colonists respond to them?

• A series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament, leading to colonial protests and the formation of militias.

• A set of trade agreements that favored British merchants, causing economic hardship for colonists.

• A group of taxes on tea and other goods, leading to the Boston Tea Party.

• A military draft imposed by the British, forcing colonists to serve in the British army.

Who were the minutemen and why were they called that?

• Special militia members ready to fight at a minute's notice, chosen for their enthusiasm and strength.

• British soldiers stationed in the colonies to enforce laws quickly.

• Colonial merchants who closed their shops to protest British rule.

• Patriot leaders who organized secret meetings to plan for war.

What was the purpose of Paul Revere's ride on April 18, 1775?

• To warn the Patriots that the British were coming to capture leaders and seize weapons.

• To deliver a message to King George III about the colonists' demands.

• To organize a meeting of colonial delegates in Concord.

• To gather more minutemen to join the fight against the British.

What was British General Thomas Gage's secret plan?

• To send 700 soldiers to capture Patriot leaders and seize militia weapons in Concord.

• To negotiate a peace treaty with the colonial leaders.

• To establish a new British colony in Lexington.

• To recruit colonists to join the British army.

Why did the Patriots refer to British soldiers as 'Regulars'?

• To avoid confusion, as many colonists still considered themselves British.

• To mock the British soldiers' lack of training.

• To distinguish them from colonial militia members.

• To emphasize the British soldiers' strict adherence to rules.