Author Question: A persistent source of tensions between Bostonians and British soldiers leading up to the Boston ... (Read 59 times)

student77 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

In the eyes of the radical element in the British colonies, legislation like the Quebec Act set the precedent for colonial government in which:

A) religious toleration was not practiced.
B) steps were taken toward full democracy.
C) each colony basically governed itself.
D) colonists were denied representative self-government.

Question 2

The Tea Act:

A) placed a heavy tax on any tea not imported by the East India Company.
B) actually lowered the price of tea.
C) closed the port of Boston to further foreign trade.
D) was the harshest measure yet taken by the British against the colonies.

Question 3

Resistance to British policies diminished for a time after 1770 because:

A) the British withdrew troops from coastal cities.
B) a new Prime Minister assumed power.
C) Parliament repealed most of the Townshend duties.
D) admiralty courts released all American smugglers.

Question 4

A persistent source of tensions between Bostonians and British soldiers leading up to the Boston Massacre was:

A) stationing British soldiers in private residences.
B) competition between troops and townsmen over jobs.
C) strong anti-military sentiment in the colonies.
D) the presence of local militia in close proximity to British troops.