Colonial American Protest Events

The screencast provides an overview of key events leading to the American Revolution, focusing on the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, and the Boston Massacre. It highlights the roles of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty in protesting British policies and emphasizes the colonists' demand for representation. The video concludes with resources for further study.

What was one of the main reasons the colonists found British rule intolerable?

• Lack of representation in British Parliament

• The British refusal to trade with other nations

• High tariffs on American goods

• British support for Native American tribes

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for the French?

• They lost their claim on the land

• They gained control of the Ohio River Valley

• They expanded their territory in America

• They formed an alliance with the British

Why did the colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

• It restricted their trade with other countries

• It taxed paper goods without representation

• It required them to house British soldiers

• It imposed a tax on tea

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of British loyalists

• A secret society of colonial businessmen

• A faction of the British Parliament

• A group of Native American allies

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A peaceful protest against British taxes

• A celebration of British rule

• A violent clash between colonists and soldiers

• A rebellious act of dumping tea into the harbor

What sparked the Boston Massacre?

• A disagreement over land rights

• A protest against the Tea Act

• A confrontation between colonists and soldiers

• A failed negotiation with the British

How did Paul Revere contribute to the colonial cause after the Boston Massacre?

• He created an engraving depicting the event

• He organized a boycott of British goods

• He led a military attack on British forces

• He negotiated peace with the British

What role did the Daughters of Liberty play in the colonial protests?

• They organized military drills

• They created substitutes for taxed goods

• They negotiated with British officials

• They led public demonstrations

What was 'Liberty tea'?

• A tea served at colonial meetings

• A type of British tea

• A herbal tea made by the Daughters of Liberty

• A tea imported from India

Why was the boycott of British goods significant?

• It resulted in a peace treaty with Britain

• It caused a shortage of goods in the colonies

• It led to the repeal of the Stamp Act

• It demonstrated the economic power of the colonists