Question 1
Many colonists believed the legislation passed by the Grenville ministry in 17641765
A. would have little long-term effect on the economy of the colonies.
B. signified the British finally understood the desires of the colonists.
C. showed the British were committed to the long-term success of the colonies.
D. meant the British were trying to take away their tradition of self-government.
E. would lead to renewed hostilities with Indians in the West.
Question 2
The Paxton Boys and the Regulators both
A. feared violence from western farmers.
B. demanded independence from England.
C. demanded the redistribution of the land making up the former French colonies.
D. demanded tax relief.
E. sought to increase the authority of local colonial governments.
Question 3
The Stamp Act of 1765
A. required colonists to pay taxes on most printed documents.
B. cost the British government much more money than it made in revenues.
C. established a royal postal system between the American colonies and England.
D. replaced the Sugar Act of 1764.
E. proved to be ineffective, as most colonies refused to accept it.
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