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Matching - Select the best answer.

(4 points)

British response to the Boston Tea Party; increased tensions between colonists and the British
Law forbidding colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains; angered colonists
Resulted in Sam Adams and Sons of Liberty dumping tea into Boston Harbor
Officially ended the American Revolution; recognized U.S. independence and boundaries
Treaty of Paris 1783Proclamation of 1763Tea ActIntolerable Acts
Question 2
2.

The primary grievance against King George III and Parliament was over the colonists’ -

(1 point)
Responses

right to sell sugar without being taxed
right to sell sugar without being taxed

rights being violated by Red Coats at the Boston Massacre
rights being violated by Red Coats at the Boston Massacre

inability to hold a public office in the colonies
inability to hold a public office in the colonies

belief that their civil liberties had been violated
belief that their civil liberties had been violated
Question 3
3.

Determine which statement explains the important event of the American Revolution.

Select the correct answer in each row.

(3 points)
BATTLE OF SARATOGA WINTER AT VALLEY FORGE BATTLE OF YORKTOWN
Increased casualties due to disease and starvation

Last major battle, resulted in the end of the American Revolution

Turning point, convinced France to ally with the U.S.

Question 4
4.

Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?

(1 point)
Responses

Equality – People’s education should be equal in every state.
Equality – People’s education should be equal in every state.

Wealth – People’s salaries should be dependent on their skills.
Wealth – People’s salaries should be dependent on their skills.

Happiness – People can do lawful things that they enjoy.
Happiness – People can do lawful things that they enjoy.

Patriotism – People can choose to join any of the armed forces.
Patriotism – People can choose to join any of the armed forces.
Question 5
5.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows:

Resolved, that the taxation of the people by themselves, or by persons chosen by themselves to represent them... is the only security against a burdensome taxation...

Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions, May 30, 1765

Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted?

(1 point)
Responses

Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party.
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea Party.

Colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre.
Colonists created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre.

Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III.

1 answer

Here are the best answers for each question based on your prompts:

Question 1: Matching - Select the best answer.

  1. British response to the Boston Tea Party; increased tensions between colonists and the British - Intolerable Acts
  2. Law forbidding colonists from moving west of Appalachian Mountains; angered colonists - Proclamation of 1763
  3. Resulted in Sam Adams and Sons of Liberty dumping tea into Boston Harbor - Tea Act
  4. Officially ended the American Revolution; recognized U.S. independence and boundaries - Treaty of Paris 1783

Question 2: The primary grievance against King George III and Parliament was over the colonists’ -

  • belief that their civil liberties had been violated

Question 3: Determine which statement explains the important event of the American Revolution.

  • BATTLE OF SARATOGA - Turning point, convinced France to ally with the U.S.
  • WINTER AT VALLEY FORGE - Increased casualties due to disease and starvation
  • BATTLE OF YORKTOWN - Last major battle, resulted in the end of the American Revolution

Question 4: Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?

  • Happiness – People can do lawful things that they enjoy.

Question 5: Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted?

  • Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.

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