Document A
_____2) What was the effect of the distance between Britain and their
colonies?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The colonists were homesick for the native land.
The colonial governments were set-up exactly like the government
of Great Britain.
The colonists developed a sense of independence within their government and trade.
Great Britain allowed the colonists to become fully independent.
_____3) Why did “No taxation without representation” become an
expression of protest among the Sons of Liberty?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The Sons of Liberty believed it was unfair that the people of Great
Britain did not have to pay taxes.
The Sons of Liberty believed it was unfair that they were being
taxed without being able to be a part of the British government.
The Sons of Liberty believed it was unfair that Native Americans
did not have to pay tax.
The Sons of Liberty felt it was unfair that King George III was not
represented in the colonial governments.
_____4) What is the meaning of charter as it is used in the text?
a)
b)
c)
d)
It is a tax.
It is a law.
It is a contract that grants some form of independence.
It is a form of government.
_____5) What is the meaning of acts as it is used in the text?
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Use Document A to answer questions #1-5.
_____1) How did Britain’s war against the French and Indians affect
the colonists?
a)
b)
c)
d)
King George III expected the colonists to help pay for the cost of the
war.
The colonists lost some of the land they had already settled.
King George III expected the colonist to pay for the Native Americans for they took from them.
The colonists were forced to share their settlements with Native
Americans and the French.
a)
b)
c)
d)
It is a tax.
It is a law.
It is a contract that grants some form of independence.
It is a form of government.
_____6) Why did King George III send British soldiers to the colonies?
a)
b)
c)
d)
To ensure colonists were following British law and paying their taxes.
To protect colonists from Native Americans.
To protect colonists from the French.
To arrest the Sons of Liberty.
_____7) What are three probable reasons for the Boston
Massacre?
a)
b)
c)
d)
There was resentment towards the British soldiers.
An argument broke out between some soldiers and colonists.
The British troops felt threatened by a crowd of colonists.
British troops were instructed to shoot at people if they began
protesting.
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_____8) How did the Sons of Liberty use the Boston Massacre to their
advantage?
a)
Although only five people were killed, they described it a massacre
to gain more sympathy for their cause.
b)
They felt justified in using violence to advance their cause.
c)
They were able to raise money to help their cause.
d)
They were able to convince British troops to join their cause.
Document B
Use Document B to answer questions #9-14
_____9) What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
a)
b)
c)
d)
To protest the tax on molasses.
To protest the tax on tea.
To protest the stamp act.
To protest the Boston Massacre.
_____10) Who organized involved in the Boston Tea Party?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The Sons of Anarchy
The Sons of Boston
The Daughters of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty
_____11) Use the text to give a synonym for the word “sentry.”
a) A thief
b) A guard
c) A protestor
d) A Native American
_____12) Which two statements from the text support the idea, “The
Sons of Liberty wanted to destroy the tea, but they did not
Want anyone to get hurt.”
a) “… we promised no harm among any civilians.”
b) “Our sentries were not armed,…”
c) “we agreed to wear ragged clothes and disfigure ourselves, dressing
to resemble Indians…”
d) “…ordered the captain and crew… assuring them that no harm was
intended them.”
_____13) Why is the second box of text considered a primary source?
a)
b)
c)
d)
There is more detail.
There are more people involved.
It states an exact date of the event.
Someone who actually lived it wrote it.
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_____14) What was the primary goal of the Sons of Liberty?
a) To protest against the British for laws they felt were unfair.
b) To incite war against Great Britain.
c) To collect taxes.
d) To promote loyalty to King George III.
Document C
_____17) Which part of the Coercive Act would force colonists to
provide a place to stay for British soldiers?
a) The Administration and Justice Act.
b) The Quartering Act
c) The Boston Port Act
d) The Massachusetts Government Act
_____18) Which part of the Coercive Act would took away the
colonists’ ability to govern themselves?
a) The Administration and Justice Act.
b) The Quartering Act
c) The Boston Port Act
d) The Massachusetts Government Act
_____19) What was an unexpected effects of the Coercive Acts?
a)
b)
c)
d)
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The colonies united to protest against Great Britain.
The colonies stopped protesting.
The Sons of Liberty went into hiding.
The British immediately repaid the British for tea destroyed during
the Boston Tea Party.
Use Document C to answer questions #15-19.
_____15) Explain the relationship between the Boston Tea Party and
the Coercive Acts.
a)
b)
c)
d)
The Boston Tea Party was in response to the Coercive Acts.
The Coercive Acts were in response to the Boston Tea Party.
There is no relationship between the two things.
The British called the Boston Tea Party a coercive act.
_____16) Which part of the Coercive Act affected the colonists’ ability
to trade?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The Administration and Justice Act.
The Quartering Act
The Boston Port Act
The Murder Act
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_____20) What did Patrick Henry mean when he said, “Give me
liberty or give me death”?
a)
b)
c)
d)
You are not truly free until you are dead.
Liberty and death are essentially the same thing.
It is better to be dead than live on without being free.
Liberty only comes by the death of King George III.