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WorksheetsEvents leading to American Independence
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which timeline shows English policies towards the American colonists in correct chronological order?
a)
Townshend Act-->Quartering of Troops-->Stamp Act-->Tea Act
b)
Quartering of troops-->Townshend Act-->Intolerable Acts--> Tea Act
c)
Stamp Act-->Quartering of Troops-->Tea Act-->Intolerable Acts
d)
Stamp Act-->Townshend Act-->Tea Act-->Quartering of troops
2.
Why did King George III tax the colonists so heavily?
a)
He hated the colonist
b)
He wanted more money for himself
c)
The national debt increase from the French and Indian War
d)
To make money for the colonies
3.
After colonist threw rocks, sticks and snowballs at British forces, this event happened leading to tense relations between the British military and colonists.
a)
firing on Lexington and Concord
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
Battle at Bunker Hill
4.
Authored by Thomas Jefferson, this harshly criticized King George III and proclaimed colonial sovereignty
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
Common Sense
5.
The Intolerable Acts
a)
Closed the Port of Boston
b)
Harshly punished Philadelphia
c)
Were a response to the Boston Massacre
6.
Four laws passed by Parliament, meant to punish the New England colonies
a)
Townshend Acts
b)
Intolerable Acts
c)
Writs of Assistance
7.
First tax on the colonists passed in 1764, included taxes on molasses, coffee, and indigo
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Townshend Acts
8.
Who fought with the colonist against the French and Indians during the French and Indian War?
a)
English
b)
Dutch
c)
Spanish
d)
Indians
9.
What problem did the French and Indian War cause England?
a)
They lost the war.
b)
They gained land.
c)
They had a large debt.
d)
They lost land.
10.
How did England decide to solve the problem caused by the war?
a)
They left the colonies.
b)
They taxed the colonist.
c)
They taxed the French.
d)
They did nothing.
11.
How did most colonist feel about the taxes they were being made to pay to England?
a)
They were proud to pay taxes to their mother country.
b)
They felt the taxes were fair and paid them willingly.
c)
They felt the taxes were unfair and began boycotting.
d)
They did not have any feelings one way or the other.
12.
What kinds of things did the Stamp Act require merchants (sellers) to purchase the stamps for?
a)
Tea, milk, and drinks
b)
Newspapers, playing cards, and things made of paper
c)
Shirts, shoes, and items people wear
d)
Beef, cheesse, and food people ate
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