WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Chapter 3: Trouble Begins
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a synonym of the underlined word in the sentence "Life in the colonies was not always peaceful."
calm
chaotic
noisy
violent
What is an antonym of the underlined word in the sentence "Life in the colonies was not always peaceful."
chaotic
calm
serene
tranquil
Reread to Clarify: Why did the British Parliament decide to tax the American colonies?
To raise revenue for war debts
To punish the colonies
To support colonial development
To establish trade dominance
Why did men form groups called the Sons of Liberty.
They were upset about The imposition of taxes by the British Parliament.
They were upset about The signing of the Treaty of Paris.
They were upset about The discovery of gold in California.
They were upset about The election of George Washington as President
What historic phrase did the colonist create in opposition to the taxes?
'No Taxation Without Representation'
'Taxation is Theft'
'Freedom from Taxes'
'Loyalty to the Crown'
Cause: Some colonists refused to pay the Stamp Act tax. Riots broke out in cities and, in Boston, colonists burned the Stamp Act Office. Effect: ____________________________
The effect was increased tensions between the colonists and the British government, leading to further acts of defiance.
The British government decided to repeal the Stamp Act immediately.
The colonists agreed to pay the tax after negotiations.
The Stamp Act Office was rebuilt and operations continued smoothly.
Colonists who remained devoted to Britain were called (a)
Colonists who were furious with the British Parliament and were willing to fight for America were called (a)
Summarize the Boston Massacre.
The Boston Massacre was a deadly confrontation between American colonists and British soldiers in 1770.
The Boston Massacre was a peaceful protest by American colonists against British taxation.
The Boston Massacre was a treaty signed between American colonists and British soldiers.
The Boston Massacre was a battle during the American Revolutionary War.
What historic event took place on December 16, 1773?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
The start of the American Revolutionary War
The end of the French and Indian War
Reflect: What were the colonists protesting at the Old South Church in Boston?
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Acts
Reflect: How did King George III react when news about the Boston Tea Party reached England? What did he command?
He was indifferent and took no action.
He was pleased and rewarded the colonists.
He was outraged and implemented the Intolerable Acts.
He was confused and sought more information.
"Other colonies heard what was happening in Boston. They sent food and money to help. They boycotted British goods." What does the word boycott mean?
To refuse to buy or use goods and services as a protest.
To support and promote goods and services.
To ignore the existence of goods and services.
To increase the prices of goods and services.
What was a "liberty tree"?
A symbol of protest against British rule
A type of tree found in America
A tree planted by the British
A tree that grants freedom
Analyze: Review the section titled "You've Got Mail." List the two ways mail colonists sent or received mail.
by horse
by foot
by pigeon
by train
