The loss of an empire, 1765–83 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When and where did the first Sons of Liberty organization emerge?
When and where did the first Sons of Liberty organization emerge?
November 1765 in New York
What British policy prompted the formation of the Sons of Liberty?
What British policy prompted the formation of the Sons of Liberty?
The Stamp Act
What actions did the Boston group take against the stamp tax collector?
What actions did the Boston group take against the stamp tax collector?
Surrounded home, set fire, destroyed windows
What types of people joined the Sons of Liberty?
What types of people joined the Sons of Liberty?
Lawyers, merchants, craftsmen, labourers
What major policy change did the Sons of Liberty achieve?
What major policy change did the Sons of Liberty achieve?
Repeal of the Stamp Act
When was the first Liberty Pole erected in New York City?
When was the first Liberty Pole erected in New York City?
May 21, 1766
What principle did the Liberty Pole symbolise?
What principle did the Liberty Pole symbolise?
No taxation without representation
What violent confrontation occurred on January 19, 1770?
What violent confrontation occurred on January 19, 1770?
Battle of Golden Hill
Which goods were taxed under the Revenue Act of 1767?
Which goods were taxed under the Revenue Act of 1767?
Tea, lead, glass, paper, paint
How many British troops were deployed to Boston to maintain control?
How many British troops were deployed to Boston to maintain control?
4,000 troops
When did the Boston Massacre occur?
When did the Boston Massacre occur?
March 5, 1770
How many colonists died as a result of the Boston Massacre?
How many colonists died as a result of the Boston Massacre?
Five colonists total
What did the crowd throw at British troops before the Boston Massacre shooting?
What did the crowd throw at British troops before the Boston Massacre shooting?
Snowballs, icicles, oyster shells
Why was the term 'massacre' used to describe the March 1770 incident?
Why was the term 'massacre' used to describe the March 1770 incident?
To maximise emotional impact as propaganda