Thomas Gage: The Two-Faced Governor

What was Thomas Gage's role in North America after 1763?

• He was a British commander-in-chief.

• He was a French diplomat.

• He was a colonial governor.

• He was a Patriot leader.

How did Thomas Gage appear to the colonists during the rising tensions?

• As an indifferent observer

• As a supporter of the Patriot cause

• As a moderate figure

• As a hardliner against the Patriots

What event marked a significant escalation in tensions between the British and the colonists?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Acts

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

What action did Gage take in April 1775 that contributed to the start of the war?

• He declared independence for the colonies.

• He seized a stockpile of munitions from the Patriots.

• He resigned from his position.

• He negotiated a peace treaty with the Patriots.

Why was Thomas Gage recalled to England?

• He successfully suppressed the rebellion.

• He was promoted to a higher position.

• He voluntarily retired from his role.

• He was blamed for not suppressing the rebellion effectively.