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Colonial America and Revolutionary War Quiz

Colonial America and Revolutionary War Quiz

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Social Studies

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8th Grade

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed by Britain in 1765?

To tax tea and other goods imported to the colonies

To force colonists to house British troops

To impose taxes on legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards

To declare independence from the colonies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many colonists view the Stamp Act as unfair?

It taxed only wealthy colonists

They had no direct vote in passing the act

It taxed goods they did not use

It was repealed too quickly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Declaratory Act of 1766 intended to do?

Repeal the Stamp Act

Declare that colonies were dependent on the King and Parliament

Tax tea and other goods

Allow colonists to self-govern

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Townshend Revenue Act tax?

Legal documents and newspapers

Paint, glass, paper, lead, and tea

Housing for British troops

Crates of tea in Boston Harbor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Quartering Acts require colonists to do?

Pay taxes on tea

House British troops in their homes

Boycott British goods

Organize protests against the King

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event involved colonists dumping crates of tea into Boston Harbor in protest?

The Stamp Act Rebellion

The Boston Tea Party

The Intolerable Acts Protest

The Declaration of Independence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Intolerable Acts designed to do?

Crack down on rebellious activity in Massachusetts

Repeal the Stamp Act

Allow colonists to self-govern

Tax imported goods

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