The Road To Revolution Quiz # 1

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    The Stamp Act was a law that

    • Created post offices for America
    • Taxed the colonists
    • Was passed by the colonists
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The Road to Revolution Quiz #1 assesses knowledge on key historical events and concepts leading to American independence. It covers colonial grievances, military terms, acts imposed by Britain, and the Declaration of Independence, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors that fueled the American Revolution.

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  • 2. 

    What word means: refuslal to buy goods or have dealings with a country or other entitity, usually to express disapproval or force acceptance of certain conditions. 

    • Cash Crop

    • Boycott

    • Committees of corespondence

    • Protest

    Correct Answer
    A. Boycott
    Explanation
    A boycott is the act of refusing to buy goods or have dealings with a country or other entity as a form of expressing disapproval or forcing acceptance of certain conditions. It is a deliberate action taken by individuals or groups to exert economic or social pressure on the target entity. Boycotts can be used as a means of protest or to advocate for specific changes or demands.

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  • 3. 

    After the French and Indian War, Britian

    • Gave the colonies independence.

    • Lowered the colonists' taxes

    • Passed laws to tax the colonists

    Correct Answer
    A. Passed laws to tax the colonists
    Explanation
    After the French and Indian War, Britain passed laws to tax the colonists. This was a result of Britain's massive debt from the war and their desire to regain control over the colonies. The most notable tax law was the Stamp Act of 1765, which required the colonists to pay a tax on all printed materials. These taxes sparked widespread protests and resistance from the colonists, eventually leading to the American Revolution.

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  • 4. 

    The Declaration of Independence said the colonies

    • Were now a part of Spain

    • Would obey parliament's laws

    • Were now independent states

    Correct Answer
    A. Were now independent states
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the Declaration of Independence stated that the colonies were now independent states. This is because the Declaration of Independence was a document that declared the colonies' independence from British rule and established them as separate and sovereign states. It marked the beginning of the United States as an independent nation.

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  • 5. 

    What word means: group of civilians decalred by law to be called to military service and trained as soldiers to fight in emergencies. 

    • Bayonette

    • Soldier

    • Marine

    • Militia

    Correct Answer
    A. Militia
    Explanation
    A militia is a group of civilians who are legally required to be called to military service and undergo training to serve as soldiers in times of emergencies. Unlike professional soldiers, militia members are typically part-time or volunteer fighters who are not part of the regular military forces. They are often called upon to defend their community or country when needed.

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  • 6. 

    What word means: Organized network for passing along news of British activity to the colonies.

    • Cash Crop

    • Boycott

    • Committees of Corespondence

    • Protest

    Correct Answer
    A. Committees of Corespondence
    Explanation
    The word "Committees of Correspondence" refers to an organized network that was established during the American Revolution to facilitate communication and the exchange of information among the colonies. These committees played a crucial role in disseminating news about British activities and promoting unity among the colonists. The term "cash crop" refers to agricultural products grown for the purpose of selling and generating profit. "Boycott" refers to the act of refusing to buy or participate in something as a form of protest. "Protest" refers to expressing objection or dissent against something.

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  • 7. 

    By 1754, Colonists in the British colonies

    • Did not have the same rights as people in Britian

    • Were used to governing themselves.

    • Could elect members to parliament

    Correct Answer
    A. Did not have the same rights as people in Britian
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "did not have the same rights as people in Britain." This answer is supported by the fact that the question is asking about the rights of the colonists in the British colonies. During this time period, the colonists were subject to British rule and did not have the same rights as those living in Britain. This lack of rights was one of the factors that eventually led to the American Revolution.

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  • 8. 

    When the colonists said, "no taxation without representation" they meant

    • Colonial legislatures could not tax them

    • Parliament could not tax them

    • Only the king could tax them

    Correct Answer
    A. Parliament could not tax them
    Explanation
    The colonists' statement "no taxation without representation" meant that they believed Parliament did not have the authority to impose taxes on them without their consent. They argued that since they did not have representatives in Parliament, they should not be subjected to taxation by it. This statement was a key rallying cry during the American Revolution and reflected the colonists' desire for self-governance and representation in matters of taxation.

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  • 9. 

    The Intolerable acts were laws that

    • Stopped all protest in the colonies

    • Punished Boston by taking away rights

    • Were passed by the Boston legislature

    Correct Answer
    A. Punished Boston by taking away rights
    Explanation
    The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws imposed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. These acts were specifically designed to punish the city of Boston for their role in the protest by taking away certain rights and privileges. This included the closure of the Boston Harbor, restricting town meetings, and allowing British soldiers to be quartered in private homes. The aim was to isolate and weaken Boston as a warning to other colonies, rather than stopping all protest or being passed by the Boston legislature.

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  • 10. 

    The Colonists thought laws for the colonies

    • Should be passed in thier legislatures

    • Should be passed by the English Parliament

    • Should be made by the king

    Correct Answer
    A. Should be passed in thier legislatures
    Explanation
    The Colonists believed that laws for the colonies should be passed in their legislatures. This implies that they wanted the power to make and enforce laws within their own governing bodies, rather than having laws imposed upon them by the English Parliament or the king. This desire for self-governance and autonomy was a key factor in the growing tensions between the Colonists and the British government, ultimately leading to the American Revolution.

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