Chapter 2 matching test

Question 1

Common Sense

Answer 1

Thomas Paine wrote this, spurring many colonists towards demanding independence from Britain

Question 2

Stamp Act

Answer 2

Parliament passed this, requiring colonists to pay a direct tax on a variety of printed items

Question 3

Boston Tea Party

Answer 3

This was used to send a forceful message to Britain to communicate the colonists’ feelings toward the tea act.

Question 4

Declaration of Independence

Answer 4

This announced that people have unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Question 5

Olive Branch petition

Answer 5

After reading this, King George issued a proclamation stating that the colonies were in rebellion and urging parliament to order a naval blockade of the American coast

Question 6

The Intolerable Acts

Answer 6

Parliament passed this, a series of measures that, among other things, shut down Boston Harbor and authorized British commanders to house soldiers in private homes.

Question 7

Boston Massacre

Answer 7

Tensions rose between Britain and the colonies when this left Crispus Attucks at 4 others dead

Question 8

Second Continental Congress

Answer 8

Declared American independence on July 2, 1776 and adopted the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776

Question 9

Townshend Acts

Answer 9

Britain taxed certain colonial imports and stationed troops at major colonial ports to protect customs officers. Included a tax on tea

Question 10

Samuel Adams

Answer 10

Helped found the Sons of Liberty, a secret resistance group.