Colonial Reactions to British Policies

The video explores the transition of American colonies from British rule to independence. It covers the aftermath of the French and Indian War, British policies like the Sugar and Stamp Acts, and colonial reactions such as the formation of the Sons of Liberty. Key events like the Boston Massacre and Tea Party are discussed, leading to the Intolerable Acts and the First Continental Congress. The video concludes with the start of open hostilities at Lexington and Concord.

What was the main reason for the change in England's policies towards the American colonies after the French and Indian War?

• To improve relations with Native American tribes

• To promote economic growth in the colonies

• To assert more control and raise revenue through taxes

• To encourage more settlers to move to the colonies

What was the primary purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764?

• To establish a monopoly on sugar trade

• To encourage the production of sugar in the colonies

• To levy taxes on colonial trade and curb smuggling

• To reduce the price of sugar in the colonies

How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act of 1765?

• They requested more stamps from Britain

• They accepted it as a necessary measure

• They formed the Sons of Liberty to protest

• They ignored it and continued their daily lives

What was the significance of the Stamp Act Congress?

• It was the first time colonies united to oppose British policies

• It led to the immediate independence of the colonies

• It resulted in the increase of British troops in the colonies

• It was a meeting to discuss trade agreements with Britain

What did the Townsend Acts allow British officials to do?

• Search any ship without a warrant

• Establish new colonies

• Impose taxes on tea only

• Ban all colonial assemblies

What event is known as the Boston Massacre?

• The signing of a peace treaty with Britain

• A violent confrontation where five colonists were killed

• A large-scale battle between British and colonial forces

• A peaceful protest against British taxes

What was the main goal of the Tea Act of 1773?

• To help the financially troubled British East India Company

• To encourage colonists to drink more tea

• To impose a new tax on tea

• To ban the import of tea from other countries

What was the colonial response to the Intolerable Acts?

• They accepted the laws without protest

• They organized the First Continental Congress

• They requested more British troops for protection

• They declared immediate independence

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To negotiate trade agreements with France

• To declare war on Britain

• To organize a response to British policies

• To draft a new constitution

What marked the beginning of open hostilities between the colonies and Britain?

• The battles at Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The formation of the Sons of Liberty