History of the Americas Questions

Parliament finally repealed all of the Townshend revenue duties in 1770, but one—which one—oops

How many colonists lost their life in this clash? Who was the first man to die? What future POTUS defended the soldiers on trial for this incident?

What famous German fought with the Americans during the Revolution?

What did the colonists do which greatly led to the repealing of the Stamp Act?

This Act guaranteed the Catholic religion and permitted the conquered French Canadians their old customs and institutions?

Name a famous Massachusetts resident who was a leading member of one of the groups described in question #24 (cousin to the 2nd President of the US?

This form of money became worthless because of the amount of currency which was printed?

In April of 1775 what famous battle took place which is the start of the Am. Revolution?

What famous clash took place on March 5, 1770 in Boston? Who created the woodcut that was used as a propaganda tool surrounding this incident?

After the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766 which act was immediately passed which stated that Parliament could legislate for the colonies "in all cases whatsoever"—(they just never learn)?

Most of the laws passed prior to 1763 were loosely enforced. This policy became known as

These laws (better known as Acts) were first implemented in the 1650s to stop rival countries from trading with the American colonies (reminder question)

In that same year, 1765, what famous tax will be passed which affected all classes of colonists?

Money became so tight in the colonies that they printed _________________, but Parliament prohibited the colonial legislatures from doing this?

What mounting problem faced Britain post-French and Indian War?

This economic form of government by England increased its wealth because the colonies could both supply raw materials to the mother country and provide a guaranteed market for exports?

Which British Exchequer approved this tax - hence the naming of the taxes after him?

Which act was passed in 1765 which later would lead to the creation of the 3rd Amendment to the US Constitution?

If the colonies passed laws which interfered with the mercantilist system what could Parliament do?

Which founding father described Britain in 1775 as: "an old mother that peevish is grown"?