Colonial Leaders
10th grade
Who was the first lady who lobbied for educational opportunities for
women?
1. Mercy Otis Warren
2. Martha Washington
3. Martha Jefferson
4. Abigail Adams
4. Abigail Adams
How did Benjamin Franklin approach the growing dispute between
America and the British government?
1. He argued in favor of
taxation without representation.
2. He tried to smooth over tensions through discussion and compromise.
3. He actively supported higher taxes on the colonists.
4. He worked to cause conflict by leading protests against the British.
2. He tried to smooth over tensions through discussion and compromise.
The huge debt created by the French and Indian War
created new taxes for American colonists.
The British leader who criticized Britain’s treatment of the American colonies is
William Pitt the Elder
True or false?
Paul Revere was a silversmith who created engravings to promote colonial protests during the 1760s
True
True or false?
During the 1760s in Britain, Charles Townshend served as prime minister
false
He served as chancellor of the exchequer.
What was George Grenville’s opinion on taxing the colonies?
1.
He thought the colonies should not be taxed at all.
2. He thought the colonies should decide their own taxes.
3. He thought the colonies should profit from British taxes.
4. He thought the colonies should be taxed to pay for their defense.
4. He thought the colonies should be taxed to pay for their defense.
Which of the following best describes Mercy Otis
Warren and Abigail Adams?
1. Both women were involved in current events.
2. Both women were influential writers.
3. Both women managed family farms.
4. Both women married men who became president.
1. Both women were involved in current events.
What was one way that colonial women frequently contributed to
political protests during the Revolutionary Era?
1. by serving as
members of colonial assemblies
2. by speaking out publicly against British policy
3. by joining the Daughters of Liberty organization
4. by participating in anti-British mob activity
4. by participating in anti-British mob activity
Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were both leaders who aggressively spoke out against
the British government