Boston Massacre
Why were many colonists angry about British troops being in Boston?
A. The troops encouraged independence
B. The troops enforced laws colonists believed were unfair
C. The troops refused to fight Native Americans
D. The troops raised colonial wages
B. The troops enforced laws colonists believed were unfair
Colonists boarded ships in Boston Harbor and threw tea into the water to protest British taxes. This
event is known as
A. The Boston Massacre
B. The Tea Act
C. The Boston Tea Party
D. The First Continental Congress
C. The Boston Tea Party
The main goal of the pamphlet Common Sense was to
A. defend British authority
B. persuade colonists to support independence
C. explain British laws
D. support monarchy
B. persuade colonists to support independence
A diary entry from a soldier at Valley Forge describes a lack of food, clothing, and warmth. This
shows that
A. soldiers faced extreme hardships
B. the war was easy for Americans
C. soldiers were well prepared
D. the British provided supplies
A. soldiers faced extreme hardships
Which idea is shared by Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence?
A. Support for monarchy
B. Loyalty to Britain
C. Belief in self-government and natural rights
D. Support for mercantilism
C. Belief in self-government and natural rights
Paul Revere created an engraving showing British soldiers firing on colonists in Boston. The main
purpose of this image was to
A. show British soldiers defending themselves
B. encourage colonists to unite against British rule
C. celebrate peace between Britain and the colonies
D. explain the causes of the French and Indian War
B. encourage colonists to unite against British rule
During a protest in Boston, some colonists disguised themselves to avoid being identified. Why did
they do this?
A. To show loyalty to Britain
B. To honor Native American traditions
C. To frighten British soldiers
D. To hide their identities
D. To hide their identities
A pamphlet published in 1776 argued that it made no sense for a continent to be ruled by an island. This pamphlet supported
A. loyalty to the British king
B. stronger colonial taxes
C. independence from Britain
D. mercantilism
C. independence from Britain
The battles of Lexington and Concord are known as “The Shot Heard ’Round the World” because they
A. ended the American Revolution
B. caused Britain to surrender
C. marked the beginning of armed conflict
D. resulted in independence
C. marked the beginning of armed conflict
Which law took away power from Massachusetts’ local government and gave more control to the
British governor?
A. Quartering Act
B. Stamp Act
C. Boston Port Act
D. Massachusetts Government Act
D. Massachusetts Government Act
Paul Revere’s engraving is best described as
A. a neutral historical record
B. a government law
C. propaganda meant to influence opinions
D. an economic policy
C. propaganda meant to influence opinions
What was the British government’s response to the destruction of tea in Boston Harbor?
A. They removed all taxes on the colonies
B. They passed harsh laws to punish Massachusetts
C. They declared independence for the colonies
D. They apologized to colonial leaders
B. They passed harsh laws to punish Massachusetts
According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to
A. protect people’s natural rights
B. control the population
C. support the king’s authority
D. expand trade
A. protect people’s natural rights
Why did British troops march to Concord in April 1775?
A. To sign a peace agreement
B. To seize colonial weapons
C. To collect new taxes
D. To meet colonial leaders
B. To seize colonial weapons
How did the colonies respond to the Intolerable Acts?
A. They formed a meeting to plan a united response
B. They immediately attacked Britain
C. They ended all protests
D. They joined the British army
A. They formed a meeting to plan a united response
Which situation most directly led to the Boston Massacre?
A. British soldiers were stationed in Boston
B. Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor
C. The colonies declared independence
D. Parliament repealed colonial taxes
A. British soldiers were stationed in Boston
Why was closing Boston Harbor a serious punishment for the colonists?
A. It stopped westward expansion
B. It caused Native American attacks
C. It prevented ships from bringing food and supplies
D. It forced colonists to move south
C. It prevented ships from bringing food and supplies
The Declaration of Independence states that government power comes from
A. the military
B. the king
C. religious leaders
D. the consent of the governed
D. the consent of the governed
Based on geography, British troops traveling from Boston to Concord marched
A. north toward Canada
B. east toward the Atlantic Ocean
C. south toward New York
D. west into the interior of Massachusetts
D. west into the interior of Massachusetts
How did British and American policies toward Black soldiers differ in 1775?
A. The British promised freedom, while Americans were hesitant
B. Americans promised freedom first
C. Both welcomed Black soldiers immediately
D. Neither side allowed Black soldiers
A. The British promised freedom, while Americans were hesitant
Which British law required colonists to house soldiers in their buildings?
A. Tea Act
B. Quartering Act
C. Stamp Act
D. Townshend Act
B. Quartering Act
Colonists believed the Massachusetts Government Act violated
A. freedom of religion
B. the right to bear arms
C. the right to local self-government
D. freedom of speech
C. the right to local self-government
Which complaint in the Declaration of Independence refers to mercantilism?
A. Keeping soldiers in the colonies
B. Dissolving colonial legislatures
C. Cutting off colonial trade
D. Denying colonists trials
C. Cutting off colonial trade
Why did many enslaved African Americans choose to support the British during the early part of
the war?
A. Britain offered them land
B. Britain forced them to fight
C. Britain promised freedom
D. Britain paid higher wages
C. Britain promised freedom
Which group met in Philadelphia to organize colonial resistance to British policies?
A. Sons of Liberty
B. Stamp Act Congress
C. Second Continental Congress
D. First Continental Congress
D. First Continental Congress