Events/General Questions

Question 1

Boston Tea Party (1773)

Answer 1

Protest where the Sons of Liberty disguised as Native Americans dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. (Dumped more than a million dollar worth of tea)

Question 2

Boston Massacre (1770)

Answer 2

British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five people.

It was used as propaganda by patriots like Paul Revere.

Question 3

Battles of Lexington & Concord (April 19, 1775)

Answer 3

First battles of the American Revolution. Known as the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”. Directed by farmer John Parker.
(A third killed or wounded)

Question 4

Why did Great Britain raise taxes in the American colonies?

Answer 4

Britain needed money to pay off its WAR DEBT & to maintain troops in the colonies to protect them.

The colonists were seen as a source of income through taxation.

Question 5

Why did Parliament pass the Intolerable Acts?

Answer 5

To punish Massachusetts & send a message to the colonies about disobedience after the Boston Tea Party.

Question 6

What did “No taxation without representation” emphasize?

Answer 6

The colonists believe that they should not be taxed by Parliament since they had no direct representation in it.

Question 7

What’s a boycott?

Answer 7

Colonists refused to buy British goods as a FORM OF PROTEST against the taxes, which hurt British trade.

Question 8

A propaganda

Answer 8

Information (often biased) spread to influence public opinion.

The Boston Massacre was used as propaganda to rally colonists against Britain.

Question 9

What’s an efiggy?

Answer 9

A roughly made model of a specific person. Made in order to be damaged/destroyed as a protest or expression of anger.

Question 10

What did the fishing fleet ships bring over?

Answer 10

Thousand of tons of salted cod to the Caribbean. Returns with sugar & molasses, raw material for rum. Plays part of the Triangular Trade.

Question 11

In Africa, what is the currency used to purchase enslaved Africans?

Answer 11

Rum. (Enslaved Africans are the most profitable cargo of them all)

Question 12

First Continental Congress (1774)

Answer 12

Meeting in Philadelphia to discuss how to respond to the Intolerable Acts. Delegates agreed to boycott British goods and sent a petition to King George lll.

Question 13

Second Continental Congress (1776)

Answer 13

Convened after fighting began. (Lexington & Concord) Took charge of the war effort and approved the Declaration of Independence.

Question 14

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense (January 10, 1776)

Answer 14

A pamphlet explaining why colonies should break away from Britain. Used simple language to appeal to common people, greatly influencing public opinion.

Question 15

When and where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Answer 15

July 04, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania State House. (Now Independence Hall)

Question 16

Who defends the British officers after the Boston Massacre and how?

Answer 16

John Adams defended the British soldiers, arguing everyone deserves a fair trial. Most soldiers were acquitted, showing the colonists valued justice even for their enemies.

Question 17

Civil Disobedience

Answer 17

When people intentionally break certain laws/rules to protest against what they believe is unfair/unjust. This actions is typically peaceful, like refusing to follow a law or participating in a sit-in. (Bring change)