2.1 Road to Revolution

During the French and Indian War, Colonists fought alongside ​ (a)   against the ​ (b)   and Native Americans for control over the ​ (c)  

• Great Britain
• French
• Ohio River Valley
• Dutch
• Mississippi River
• Boston Harbor
• Irish

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• To allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To prevent new settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To give land to France

• To end all trade with Native Americans

What was the main reason Britain passed the Stamp Act of 1765?

• To raise money after the Sugar Act failed

• To increase trade with the colonies

• To punish the colonists for protests

• To reduce the price of British goods

Which of the following items were the colonies required to supply to British soldiers under the Quartering Act of 1765?

• Firewood, candles, beer/cider/rum, and bedding

• Gold, silver, and jewelry

• Horses and carriages

• Weapons and ammunition

Which of the following goods was NOT taxed under the Townshend Acts of 1767-68?

• Tea

• Glass

• Paint

• Cotton

What was one of the main purposes of the Townshend Acts?

• To encourage colonists to trade with France

• To remind the colonists that Britain was in charge

• To reduce the price of imported goods

• To allow colonists to govern themselves

How did the colonists use the Boston Massacre to influence public opinion?

• By ignoring the event

• By using it as propaganda against Britain

• By supporting the British soldiers

• By moving to another colony

How did the colonists respond to the Tea Act of 1773?

• They protested by refusing to unload or buy the tea

• They welcomed the new law and bought more tea

• They started growing their own tea

• They asked for more tea from Britain

What does the term "monopoly" mean as used in the context of the Tea Act of 1773?

• Complete control over the sale of a product

• Sharing control with other companies

• Banning a product from being sold

• Allowing free trade of a product

Why were colonists upset about being forced to purchase tea from Britain?

• They wanted the freedom to choose where to buy tea

• They did not like the taste of British tea

• They preferred coffee over tea

• They wanted to pay higher taxes