Colonial America & The American Revolution
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What was a major consequence of the French and Indian War for the colonists?

  • The colonists were granted more autonomy by the British government.
  • The colonists began trading more with France.
  • The colonists gained more land in the Ohio River Valley.
  • The colonists were forced to pay taxes to help pay for the war. (correct)

How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act?

  • They began trading more with other European nations.
  • They started a war against the British to fight for independence.
  • They peacefully petitioned the British government to repeal the act.
  • They organized boycotts of British goods, refusing to purchase them. (correct)

What was the main purpose of the Sons of Liberty?

  • To establish a separate colonial government independent of British rule.
  • To organize protests and rallies against British policies. (correct)
  • To maintain order and security in colonial towns.
  • To provide legal defense for colonists accused of crimes.

Which of these was NOT a direct result of the Boston Tea Party?

<p>The colonists declared independence from Great Britain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Quartering Act for colonists?

<p>It required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers, which many colonists found burdensome and intrusive. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the French and Indian War?

<p>To control trade routes in the Ohio River Valley (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Sugar Act?

<p>To regulate the trade of sugar and other goods, raising revenue for Great Britain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Tea Act was considered by the colonists to be unjust because:

<p>It gave the East India Company a monopoly on tea sales, undermining colonial merchants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue that led to the Boston Massacre?

<p>The colonists' anger at the British soldiers' presence in Boston. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events involved colonists throwing tea into the harbor?

<p>The Boston Tea Party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Sons of Liberty and the British government?

<p>They were rivals who were in constant conflict over political and economic rights. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the colonists' opposition to the Quartering Act?

<p>It forced colonists to provide housing and provisions for British soldiers without their consent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate consequence of the Boston Massacre?

<p>Increased tension and resentment between colonists and the British government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Administration of Justice Act?

<p>To ensure that British officials accused of crimes in the colonies were tried in England. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups actively campaigned against British policies and taxes, often using violent tactics?

<p>The Sons of Liberty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army in the fight for American independence?

<p>George Washington (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Patriots during the American Revolution?

<p>To gain independence from British rule and establish a new government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred in 1773?

<p>The Boston Tea Party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Administration of Justice Act

Allowed British officials to be tried in England, limiting colonial justice.

Colony

A settlement ruled by another country.

Boycotting

Refusing to buy or use goods to protest.

Loyalists

Colonists who wanted to remain loyal to the British King.

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Sons of Liberty

Groups that organized protests against British taxation, sometimes using violence.

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Boston Massacre

An event in 1770 where British soldiers fired on colonists.

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Sugar Act

Taxed sugar and other items like coffee and wine.

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Stamp Act

Tax on paper products like newspapers and diplomas.

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Quartering Act

Required colonists to provide housing for British soldiers.

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Boston Tea Party

A protest in 1773 where colonists threw tea into the harbor.

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Boycott

To refuse to buy a product or support a cause

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Patriot

Someone who wanted to break away from England’s rule

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George Washington

The commander of the Continental Army

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French and Indian War

Fighting over the Ohio River Valley

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Study Notes

Colonial America & The American Revolution - Study Notes

  • Colony Definition: A settlement controlled by another country.
  • Boycotting: Refusal to buy certain products or support a cause.
  • Loyalist: Person who supported remaining loyal to the British King.
  • Patriot: Person who wanted independence from British rule.
  • Sons of Liberty: Colonists advocating for colonial rights; sometimes used forceful methods.
  • George Washington: Commander of the Continental Army.
  • French and Indian War Cause: Disagreement over the Ohio River Valley.
  • Sugar Act Taxed: Sugar, coffee, and wine.
  • Stamp Act Taxed: Documents (diplomas, contracts, newspapers).
  • Townshend Act Taxed: Paper, paint, and tea.
  • Boston Massacre: British soldiers fatally shot colonists.
  • Boston Tea Party: Colonists protesting taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
  • Quartering Act: Colonists required to provide housing for British soldiers.
  • Massachusetts Government Act: Restricted colonial self-government.
  • Administration of Justice Act: Allowed British officials to be tried in England.
  • Loyalist vs. Patriot: Loyalists sought to stay British, Patriots sought independence.
  • Sons of Liberty: Supported colonial rights through various means
  • George Washington: American Revolution military leader (commander of Continental Army).
  • French and Indian War (Focus): Land dispute in Ohio River Valley.
  • Sugar Act (Focus): Taxed colonial imports like sugar and wine.
  • Stamp Act (Focus): Imposed tax on documents and printed materials.
  • Boston Massacre (Focus): British soldiers killed colonists.
  • Boston Tea Party (Focus): Colonists protested taxes through a dramatic act.
  • Quartering Act (Focus): Required colonists to house British soldiers.
  • Massachusetts Government Act (Focus): Restricted colonial governance severely.
  • Administration of Justice Act (Focus): Allowed British officials to be tried outside colonies.
  • Boston Tea Party Year: 1773.
  • Boston Massacre Year: 1770.
  • King of England (Revolution): King George III.
  • Patriot Goal: Independence from British rule.
  • Loyalist Goal: Remain loyal to the British King.
  • Acts and their targets:
    • Sugar Act: Primarily on imported goods
    • Stamp Act: Printed materials
    • Townshend Act: Various goods like paper and lead
    • Quartering Act: Housing troops
    • Tea Act: Tea
    • Intolerable Acts: Designed to punish colonists, covering many aspects of governance.

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