The French and Indian War

Question 1

Which of the following problems plagued Great Britain during the early years of King George III’s reign? Select the correct answer.

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arguments and ineffectiveness in the government

Question 2

Why did many British leaders support the idea of raising taxes on the American colonies?Check all the boxes that apply.

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to help pay the heavy debt owed by the British government after the war; to help pay for the defense of Britain’s large empire in North America; to increase British control over the colonies

Question 3

What opinion did George Washington have about British taxes?

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He believed colonists should protest them.

Question 4

How did Benjamin Franklin react to the growing tension between the British and the colonists?

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He worked to help both sides communicate.

Question 5

Silversmith and businessman

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Paul Revere

Question 6

Boston merchant and smuggler

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John Hancock

Question 7

Virginia lawyer and firebrand

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Patrick Henry

Question 8

Massachusetts lawyer

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John Adams

Question 9

Massachusetts lawyer and writer

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James Otis

Question 10

Minuteman and minister

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Lemuel Haynes

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