We're Gonna Have A Revolution!

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Class quiz, 10 questions, for beginning study of the American Revolution.

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1.

Which country fought against the Colonies in the American Revolution?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Great Britain
- D.
  
  United States
2.

What was it that the Colonies declared on July 4, 1776?
- A.
  
  Their independence from Great Britain
- B.
  
  That they were angry over taxes from the King
- C.
  
  That the American Indians should have control of North America
- D.
  
  That they had won the war
3.

One of the episodes leading up to the Revolution was the Boston Massacre.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

One reason the Colonists were ready to fight for independence was that the King was unwilling to pay taxes to help support the New World.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Great Britain's King planned to pay for the Seven Years' War by creating new taxes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Another name for the Seven Years' War is the French and Indian War.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Who won the French and Indian War?
- A.
  
  The French
- B.
  
  The Indians
- C.
  
  The British
- D.
  
  The Canadians
8.

Which of the following BEST describes the Stamp Act?
- A.
  
  Postage stamp prices tripled, causing the Colonists to rarely be able to send mail to family members in Great Britain
- B.
  
  Stamps with the King's seal were required on official papers, which created a new tax
- C.
  
  Stamps were no longer sold for British mail, so Colonists could not send mail across the sea
- D.
  
  Stamp Fish could no longer be caught or sold without a high tax which doubled the price, making them too high-priced for most people to eat
9.

A mercenary is a professional soldier who goes to fight in other countries that are not his own.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

An item NOT taxed by the King before the Revolution:
- A.
  
  Tea
- B.
  
  Paper
- C.
  
  Molasses
- D.
  
  Underwear