Unit 2 American Revolution

Why did the British government tax the American colonists after the French and Indian War?

• To punish the colonist for fighting with the French.

• To pay off war debts from defending the colonies.

• To reward colonist for their loyalty to Britain.

• To stop the colonies from trading with France.

Which of the following BEST describes the phrase “No taxation without representation”?

• Colonists did not want to be taxed unless they could have a vote in Parliament.

• Colonists wanted to be free from all taxes, even local ones.
  

• Colonists wanted to pay only taxes they personally agreed with.
  

• Colonists believed the King should decide all tax laws.

(a)   helped the American colonies by providing soldiers, ships, and supplies.

Which group organized boycotts and protests in response to British taxes?

• The Continental Congress

• The Sons and Daughters of Liberty

• The British Parliament

• The Loyalists

Use the image to answer the question.

Which event is shown in the picture?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Battle of Lexington

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What is the main purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• To celebrate the repeal of the Stamp Act

• To support the British East India company

• To protest taxes on imported tea

• To start a war with Britain

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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According to the Declaration of Independence, people have certain unalienable rights

Which of the following are examples of those rights?

• Freedom of the press in speech

• Trial by jury in freedom of religion

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Freedom to vote and own property

Use this map to answer the question.

What happened at Lexington and Concord in April 1775?

• The first shots of the American Revolution were fired

• British troops surrendered colonial forces

• The Continental Army was formed

• The Treaty of Paris was signed

Which individual is known for warning colonist that “the British are coming”?

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Paul Revere

• Samuel Adams