Colonial Reactions to British Acts

Colonial Reactions to British Acts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses two significant acts between the Stamp Act and the Townshend Duties: the Quartering Act and the Declaratory Act. The Quartering Act allowed British troops to be housed in the colonies, leading to colonial resentment. The Declaratory Act asserted Parliament's right to tax the colonies, further straining relations. These acts were responses to colonial resistance and set the stage for future conflicts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

The French and Indian War

The Stamp Act and its repeal

The American Revolution

The two acts between the Stamp Act and the Townshend Duties

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Quartering Act issued by the British Parliament?

To prepare for potential colonial rebellion

To promote trade with the colonies

To provide housing for colonial families

To reduce military expenses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the colonial argument against the standing army as per Locke's philosophy?

It was too expensive to maintain

It was a prelude to tyranny

It was unnecessary for defense

It was a sign of British weakness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the New York Assembly respond to the Quartering Act?

They refused to comply and were suspended

They sought help from other colonies

They ignored it completely

They fully complied with it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Declaratory Act?

To grant independence to the colonies

To repeal the Stamp Act

To assert Parliament's right to tax the colonies

To establish new trade routes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Declaratory Act declare about the colonies?

They were independent entities

They were free from British taxes

They were subordinate to the British Crown and Parliament

They had the right to self-govern

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Britain's message to the colonies through the Declaratory Act?

The colonies could govern themselves

Britain would no longer interfere

Britain had the ultimate authority

The colonies were free to trade with other nations

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