Question

What was one of the final straws that caused Congress to draft the Declaration of Independence?


a) The Tea Act was passed.

b) The Sugar Act was passed.

c) The Stamp Act was passed.

d) The Olive Branch Petition was rejected.
Answer
Which answer best summarizes George Washington's involvement with the Second Continental Congress?


a) He was selected as the president of the Congress.

b) He was the sole author of the Treaty of Paris.

c) He was selected as the commander of the Continental Army.

d) He was selected to present the Olive Branch Petition to King George.
Answer
Which was a result of the Boston Tea Party?


a) A trial and public hanging of British soldiers

b) Passing of the Intolerable Acts

c) The Sons of Liberty publicizing the Boston Massacre

d) The creation of the Stamp Act Congress
Answer
European settlers forced many changes on Native Americans, but some of the greatest changes were ones they did not expect. Which of the following statements describes a change that was not intentional?


a) Native Americans were not immune to Old World diseases and millions died.

b) Spanish conquistadors enslaved Native Americans and forced them to mine or farm.

c) Native Americans began manufacturing their own guns after the European examples.

d) Some Native Americans were forced by European missionaries to convert to Christianity.
Answer
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." —Samuel Adams


How did Samuel Adams act on this idea?


a) He encouraged petitions in Britain condemning poor treatment of colonists.

b) He fought in the Continental Army without pay.

c) He served on the Declaration of Independence Committee.

d) He wrote propaganda to encourage colonists to oppose the British.
Answer
What was the reason for the Sugar Act of 1764?


a) To keep the colonists safe

b) To pay for war debts

c) To prevent smuggling

d) To raise funds for the colonies
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d) The Olive Branch Petition was rejected.
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c) He was selected as the commander of the Continental Army.
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b) Passing of the Intolerable Acts
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a) Native Americans were not immune to Old World diseases and millions died.
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d) He wrote propaganda to encourage colonists to oppose the British.
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b) To pay for war debts