Question 1

Which of the following best describes why so many colonists were angry with Britain?

Accepted Answer

They were taxing the Colonies but not allowing them to be represented.

Answer

Most of their troops were unruly and drunk.

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They forced Colonists to move past the Appalachian mountains.

Answer

They did not protect Colonists from Native Americans.

Question 2

Which of the following best relates to the high tensions between troops and Colonists in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Boston Massacre.

Answer

Proclamation of 1763.

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Townshend Acts.

Answer

None of the Above.

Question 3

What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

Accepted Answer

To communicate revolutionary ideas between all colonies.

Answer

To gather all farmers against the British government.

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To protest unfair treatment of Colonial sailors.

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To forcibly remove Native Americans.

Question 4

The Boston Tea Party was which type of protest?

Accepted Answer

Economic Boycott.

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Peaceful Resistance.

Answer

All of the Above.

Answer

Picket Line.

Question 5

Which tax/act led directly to the dumping of tea in Boston Harbor?

Accepted Answer

Tea Act.

Answer

Quartering Act.

Answer

Townshend Act.

Answer

Stamp Act.

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