Colonization and Revolutionary War

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What was the main reason the British government removed most taxes on imports?

To finance the military

To make the colonists happy (correct)

To keep control over the colonies

To encourage trade with other countries

The Tea Act allowed American tea companies to compete with the East India Company on equal footing.

False

Who was the leader of the resistance that called for the protest against the Tea Act?

Samuel Adams

The event where colonists dumped tea into the harbor is known as the ______.

Boston Tea Party Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their significance:

Boston Tea Party = Protest against the Tea Act Intolerable Acts = Punitive measures against Boston Tea Act = Support for East India Company Colonial Unity = Growing resentment towards Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was one reaction of the British government to the Boston Tea Party?

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

The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1775.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was one major consequence of the events leading to the Boston Tea Party?

Resentment towards Britain and increased unity among the colonists. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act passed by the British Parliament in 1764?

To raise money from the goods shipped to the colonies Signup and view all the answers

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes for legal documents and newspapers.

True Signup and view all the answers

What organization was formed in 1765 that aimed to promote liberty among colonists?

Sons of Liberty Signup and view all the answers

The _____ Act stated that colonists had to provide food and shelter for British troops.

Quartering Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acts with their descriptions:

Sugar Act = Increased tax on sugar Stamp Act = Tax on newspapers and legal documents Quartering Act = Colonists must house British troops Boston Massacre = Violent clash between British soldiers and colonists Signup and view all the answers

What action did the Stamp Act Congress agree upon in 1765?

To boycott British goods Signup and view all the answers

Colonists agreed to all new taxes imposed by Great Britain without protest.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the year when tensions erupted into the Boston Massacre?

1770 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to the Revolutionary War

British colonies in America began self-governing but faced increasing control from Great Britain.
The British Parliament aimed to raise funds through taxing goods shipped to the colonies.

Key Acts and Reactions

In 1764, the Sugar Act was enacted, increasing the tax on sugar.
In 1765, the Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes on newspapers, marriage licenses, and legal documents.
Colonists viewed these taxes as illegal and unfair, leading to protests.
The Quartering Act in 1765 mandated colonists to house and feed British troops, further escalating discontent.

Formation of Organizations

The Stamp Act Congress met in New York in 1765, uniting representatives from various colonies to boycott British goods until the repeal of the Stamp Act.
The Sons of Liberty, formed in 1765, was a secret organization advocating for colonial liberty.

Major Incidents

The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770, where British troops fired on an unarmed crowd, resulting in five colonists dead and six injured, heightening tensions.
To mend relations, the British government removed most taxes on imports but retained a tea tax.

The Boston Tea Party

In 1773, the Tea Act was introduced to assist the financially struggling East India Company by allowing it to sell tea in America at lower prices.
Colonists feared this would undermine American tea businesses, igniting resistance.
On December 16, 1773, Samuel Adams led a protest where men dumped East India Company's tea into Boston Harbor, an event called the Boston Tea Party.

British Response

The British retaliated with the Intolerable Acts in 1774, closing Boston's port and crippling its economy.
Other colonies, notably Maryland, provided support to Boston by sending food and supplies.

Consequences

Widespread resentment towards Britain grew as colonists felt detached from a government that was unresponsive to their needs.
These events fostered unity among the colonists, despite their diverse backgrounds and geographical dispersion.

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This quiz introduces the context of the Revolutionary War, highlighting the growing tensions between the British colonies and Great Britain. It discusses the gradual shift from self-governance to increased British control and taxation, leading to significant events like the Boston Tea Party.