Colonial Resistance Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What angered the colonists about the Tea Act?

It made the colonists feel they were being taxed unfairly.

What were the protestors protesting during the Boston Tea Party?

The Tea Act

How did the British react to the Boston Tea Party?

They enacted the Intolerable Acts.

Which of these changes were created by the Intolerable Acts?

Enforcing new quartering of British troops Signup and view all the answers

What did the British hope to accomplish with the Intolerable Acts?

Punishing Massachusetts and regaining control Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists react to the Intolerable Acts?

Supporting Massachusetts and creating a Continental Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What two reasons did the British have for marching on Lexington and Concord?

Capturing rebel leaders and finding stores of ammunition Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Battles of Lexington and Concord significant?

The battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Boston Tea Party seen as an act of rebellion?

It was a protest that included the illegal dumping of a shipment of goods. Signup and view all the answers

One of the Intolerable Acts of 1774 required Massachusetts colonists to seek what?

Approval for town meetings. Signup and view all the answers

In what way was colonial reaction to the Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts, and the Tea Act similar?

The colonists boycotted British goods. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Massachusetts Government Act change the way Massachusetts was governed?

The law put a military government in place. Signup and view all the answers

In response to the Tea Act of 1773, many colonists joined?

The Sons of Liberty. Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the First Continental Congress of 1774?

A meeting in Boston to discuss how to handle an unwanted shipment of tea. Signup and view all the answers

What was one action that was taken by the First Continental Congress?

Delegates petitioned the king to repeal the Intolerable Acts. Signup and view all the answers

What increased tension between the colonists and the British government in 1774?

Passage of the Intolerable Acts. Signup and view all the answers

What happened on Lexington Green on April 19, 1775?

The British and the minutemen fired on one another, starting the revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What did the outcomes of the battles of Lexington and Concord show?

They showed that the colonists were prepared. Signup and view all the answers

Tension grew in 1775 as British troops controlled Boston. In response, what did the colonists do?

Formed armed militias. Signup and view all the answers

How did Parliament respond to the protests against the Tea Act?

It passed the Intolerable Acts. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Colonial Resistance Overview

Colonists were angered by the Tea Act, perceiving it as an unfair tax burden.
The Boston Tea Party was a direct protest against the Tea Act, involving the dumping of tea into Boston Harbor.

British Response

In retaliation to the Boston Tea Party, Britain enacted the Intolerable Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts.
The Intolerable Acts included the enforcement of new quartering for British troops, closure of Boston Harbor, and imposition of a military government in Massachusetts.

Colonial Reaction

Colonists rallied in support of Massachusetts, forming the Continental Congress to organize resistance against British policies.
The First Continental Congress convened in 1774, resulting in a petition to the king for the repeal of the Intolerable Acts.

Prelude to War

British troops marched on Lexington and Concord to capture rebel leaders and seize ammunition stores.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, marked the initiation of the American Revolution, showcasing colonial readiness for conflict.

Key Legislation and Protests

The Intolerable Acts required Massachusetts colonists to seek approval for local town meetings, altering governance to a military regime.
Colonists’ responses to laws like the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Tea Act involved widespread boycotts of British goods.
The Sons of Liberty emerged as a key group opposing the Tea Act, promoting collective resistance.

Escalating Tensions

Tensions heightened in 1774 with the implementation of the Intolerable Acts, leading to increased animosity between colonists and British authorities.
By 1775, with British troops controlling Boston, colonists formed armed militias as a defensive measure.

Significance of Events

The Boston Tea Party is considered a seminal rebellious act due to its unlawful destruction of property in protest.
The outcomes from the Battles of Lexington and Concord demonstrated the colonists' willingness and capability to confront British forces.

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This quiz focuses on the key events and reactions during the colonial resistance against British taxation, particularly the Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party. Test your knowledge on the colonists' frustrations and the British government's responses. Perfect for students studying American history in the context of colonial rebellion.