British Laws
British Taxes
British Responses to Colonists' Actions
Parts of Declaration of Independence
Misc.
100
What was the Currency Act?
It prohibited the colonies from making their own money.
100
What is a tariff?
It is a tax on imported goods.
100
How did the British react to the boycott British goods because of the Stamp Act?
They repealed the Stamp Act.
100
What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble
100
Who made the thirteen colonies?
Great Britain
200
What was the Declaratory Act?
A law passed saying that Great Britain can generate laws to rule the colonies.
200
Why was the Stamp Act repealed?
It was repealed because colonists organized a boycott against British goods.
200
What was the Britain's response to the first Continental Congress?
British leaders ordered troops and the and the colonies to prepare to seize the colonial militia's weapons.
200
What does the List of Grievances say?
It a list of complaints about King George III and Britain.
200
What is the average size of a family in the colonial times?
6 plus
300
What is a synonym for law? A. Rule B. Duty C. Tariff D. a Peete
A. Rule
300
What was the Sugar Act?
It raised taxes on sugar and other non-british items.
300
How did the British react to the Declaration of Independence? A. they did nothing B. they boycotted American goods C. they sent in troops D. they bombed everything
C. they sent in troops
300
Name 4 people that signed the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Morris
300
Which of these foods was thought to be poison? A. Potatoes B. Tomatoes C. Radishes D. Duck
B. Tomatoes
400
Who was King George III?
The King of Britain in the colonial times.
400
What was the Stamp Act?
They put taxes on legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, and even playing cards.
400
What acts were put in place after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts or Coercive Acts
400
What are the Natural Rights in the Declaration of Natural Rights?
Life, Liberty, and property
400
What age did people start working in colonial times? A. 10-12 B. 13-15 C. 15-20 D. 21+
A. 10-12
500
Explain the Quartering Act.
People had to house British soldiers
500
What British Tea company was given a tax free status in the colonies after the Townshend Act?
The British East India Tea company?
500
What is King George III pet snake's name?
Peete SIKE
500
What was the last part of the Declaration of Independence?
The Resolution
500
Name the thirteen colonies.
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire.
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