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Events Leading to the American Revolution

Quiz by Ohene, Jakeshialin M

Grade 4
Social Studies
Georgia Standards of Excellence

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  • Q1
    What was the Sugar Act of 1764?
    forced colonists to pay tax on just tea
    forced colonists to pay tax on sugar, molasses, and several other goods.
    forced colonists to move west
    forced colonists to pay tax on clothes and land
    30s
  • Q2
    What is taxes?
    money collected from rich people
    money paid to the courts
    a short catchy phrase
    money collected from citizens and businesses to pay for services provided by the government
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the Stamp Act of 1765?
    required colonists to pay stamp taxes
    required colonists to buy a government stamp for almost every paper document.
    required colonists to buy land from the government
    30s
  • Q4
    Why were the colonists upset with the new taxes that Great Britain passed before the American Revolution? (Hint: Think about the colonist's slogan "no taxation without representation")
    The colonists felt that the British were trying to take over businesses.
    The colonists felt taxes were only for people in Great Britain
    The colonists felt the taxes were too high and could not pay them
    The colonists felt they should have representation in Britain's government so they could give their opinion about taxes and control over laws
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of these was a common slogan that the colonists used to express (show) their feelings about the taxes they were being charged?
    "Remember the Maine!"
    "Remember the Alamo!"
    "Fifty-four forty or fight!"
    "No taxation without representation!"
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of these events played an important role in causing the American Revolution? (hint: think about the event that led to the King George charging the colonists taxes)
    the French and Indian War
    slavery
    Indian rebellions in the Ohio Territory
    the War of 1812
    30s
  • Q7
    Which goods did Great Britain pass a tax on that led to boycotts and protests? (hint: think about items were taxed because of the Stamp Act)
    syrup
    weapons and bullets
    newspapers, wills, birth certificates, and licenses
    weapons and bullets
    30s
  • Q8
    Why did the Sons of Liberty dress up as Native Americans and dump tea in the Boston Harbor?
    To protest and fight back against taxes on tea, paper goods, and other items
    To celebrate their American Revolution victory over the British
    To protest against the Declaration of Independence
    To celebrate 4th of July
    30s
  • Q9
    The French and Indian War cost King George III and Great Britain a lot of money. To help pay for the war, the American colonists were ordered to
    become a part of the Army
    pay taxes without representation
    give up their food
    work for free
    30s
  • Q10
    A snowball fight between the colonists and soldiers in Boston ended with 5 colonists being killed. This event was called
    Boston Tea Party
    Boston Massacre
    Boston Party
    Boston Parliament
    30s
  • Q11
    This city was the site of the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and the first battle of the American Revolution?
    None of these
    New York City
    Philadelphia
    Boston
    30s

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