British Imperial Policy. Protest Revolutionary Sons of Liberty Tax Loyalist

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1 Name: Test Date: Tues. Dec. 6 th Answer Key Password: revolution EVENTS LEADING TO THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION {STUDY GUIDE} The answer key can be found on our class website (mrsplavichsclass.com). Match the words from the WORD BANK to their definitions. Boston Massacre French and Indian War Boston Tea Party British Imperial Policy Colonists Stamp Act Patriot Protest Revolutionary Sons of Liberty Tax Loyalist 1. taxes a payment to the government in exchange for services provided by the government. 2. Boston Tea Party a protest by the Sons of Liberty against unfair taxes placed on the colonists by King George III; they dressed as Native Americans and dumped tons of tea into the Boston Harbor to prove their point. 3. Sons of Liberty a group of patriots who protested England and their unfair taxes toward the colonies, encouraged the separation of the colonies 4. protest to show disapproval of something 5. British Imperial Policy the policy that stated that England would take control over the colonies affairs 6. patriot the group of colonists that rebelled against the British government 7. Stamp Act required colonists to buy a government stamp for newspapers, legal documents, and other important papers 8. Boston Massacre an incident where British soldiers fired weapons upon unarmed colonists 9. revolutionary having to do with the overthrow of a government, especially when a new government will take its place 10. loyalist the group of colonists that remained loyal to King George III 11. French and Indian War a war between England and the French (with Native American support) expanding British land claims to the Mississippi River; the expenses from this war were the reason that King George III taxed the colonies 12. colonist people who lived in England or had parents who were born in England, but moved to North America to settle

2 Name: Test Date: Tues. Dec. 6 th Answer Key Password: revolution Select the best answer to each question. 1. Which of the following was an act of protest by the Sons of Liberty to show their disapproval of the new tax on tea? a) Boston Massacre b) Sons of Liberty Party 2. Which of the following was a group of patriots who protested England and their unfair taxes toward the colonies? a) First Continental Congress b) Sons of Liberty 3. What was the name of the event leading to the Revolution where unarmed colonists were shot by British soldiers? a) Boston Massacre b) Sons of Liberty Party 4. Which event leading to the Revolution required colonists to buy a government stamp for paper documents? a) Government Paper Stamp b) Paper Act c) Stamp Act d) Tea Act 5. What was England s plan for controlling the American colonies? a) British Imperial Policy b) Declaration of Independence c) Stamp Policy d) Sons of Liberty Policy 6. Who were the first Americans who lived in the United States after the Native Americans? a) Citizens b) Colonists c) Chair leaders d) Representatives of England

3 Name: Test Date: Tues. Dec. 6 th Answer Key Password: revolution 7. Which group of people assisted the French in the French and Indian War? a) Colonists b) British c) Native Americans d) Germans 8. What was the name of the conflict between the French and British prior to the American Revolution? a) French and Indian War b) British Skirmish c) Battle of Lexington and Concord d) War of What did colonists have to pay to England without being represented in Parliament? a) Tea parties b) Taxes c) Checks d) Gold coins 10. Which word describes overthrowing a government and replacing it with a new one? a) Tyranny b) Revolutionary c) Slogan d) Trustworthy 11. Which slogan best represented the colonists feelings toward the British Imperial Policy? a) I love England! b) No taxation without representation! c) Give me liberty or give me death! d) King George is a great leader! 12. Who did the Sons of Liberty disguise themselves as during the Boston Tea Party? a) French b) Redcoats c) Native Americans d) Colonists 13. Which of the following is NOT an event that led to the American Revolution? a) French and Indian War b) Boston Tea Party c) Battle of Saratoga d) Boston Massacre

4 Name: Test Date: Tues. Dec. 6 th Answer Key Password: revolution You will be asked to respond to the following short answer question on your test. Responses should be in complete sentences Pretend you are a colonist writing a letter to a friend back in England. Tell them your opinion about the new taxes and what the phrase, No taxation without representation, means.

5 Name: Test Date: Tues. Dec. 6 th Answer Key Password: revolution Short Answer Rubric Score Designation 4 Thoroughly Description The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the question by completely explaining why they either agree or disagrees with the new taxes from England. They also give a detailed explanation as to what the phrase, No taxation without representation, means. The student s response uses complete sentences and correct punctuation and grammar. 3 Clearly The student demonstrates a clear understanding of the question by explaining why they either agree or disagrees with the new taxes from England. They also explain what the phrase, No taxation without representation, means. 2 Basically The student s response uses mostly complete sentences and mostly correct punctuation and grammar. The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the question mentioning why they either agree or disagrees with the new taxes from England. However, the student offers little support for their opinion. They may also mention phrase, No taxation without representation, means. The student s response uses some complete sentences and some correct punctuation and grammar. 1 Minimally The student demonstrates a weak understanding of the question and provides a minimal explanation of their opinion about the new taxes from England. The student provides no details for their opinion. The student s response uses mostly incomplete sentences and mostly incorrect punctuation and grammar. 0 Incorrect or Irrelevant The response is incorrect or irrelevant.