10 Questions
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To ban colonists from settling west of the Appalachian mountains
What did the Stamp Act Congress conclude about taxes?
Only their own elected representatives have the legal authority to impose taxes
What was the purpose of the Sons/Daughters of Liberty?
To intimidate tax agents and protest the Stamp Act
What was the consequence of the Boston Tea Party?
Passing of the Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
What was the primary reason the Quebec Act upset the colonists?
It extended the territory to the Ohio River.
Which legislative act prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory?
Northwest Ordinance (1787)
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?
It convinced France to ally with the American cause.
What was the main purpose of the Olive Branch Petition (1775)?
To express a desire for peace while affirming colonial loyalty to the crown.
Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by protesting economic injustices and farm foreclosures?
Shays’ Rebellion (1786-1787)
What did Thomas Paine argue for in 'Common Sense'?
That colonies should become independent states and break all political ties with the British Monarchy.
Test your knowledge of key terms from Colonial American history with this quiz covering the Albany Plan of the Union, Pontiac’s Rebellion, Britain's use of regular troops, and the Proclamation of 1763.
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