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Colonial Leaders Answers

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Which colonial leader became the second president of the United States?

A
John Hancock
B
Benjamin Franklin
C
Patrick Henry
D
John Adams
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Who was a first lady who lobbied for educational opportunities for women?

A
Mercy Otis Warren
B
Martha Washington
C
Martha Jefferson
D
Abigail Adams
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Which abolitionist was the first Black minister ordained in the United States?

A
Lemuel Haynes
B
Benjamin Banneker
C
James Otis
D
Phillis Wheatley
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Which best compares the backgrounds of Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry?

A
Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were both agents of the Pennsylvania Assembly, representing the colony when they were in London.
B
Samuel Adams was a fiery speaker on behalf of the colonists, while Patrick Henry was a merchant who smuggled goods.
C
Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry were both leaders who aggressively spoke out against the British government.
D
Samuel Adams was a former military leader, while Patrick Henry was a skilled silversmith and engraver.
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How did Lemuel Haynes contribute to the Revolutionary War?

A
He was a founding member of the Sons of Liberty.
B
He mounted legal challenges to British taxes on imports.
C
He challenged British agents searching houses for goods.
D
He joined a Minutemen militia and fought in several battles.
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How did Benjamin Franklin approach the growing dispute between America and the British government?

A
He argued in favor of taxation without representation.
B
He tried to smooth over tensions through discussion and compromise.
C
He actively supported higher taxes on the colonists.
D
He worked to cause conflict by leading protests against the British.
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What did Parliament do to address the huge debt created by the French and Indian War?

A
It created new taxes for American colonists.
B
It encouraged colonists to grow more tobacco.
C
It created new trade agreements with the colonists.
D
It created new trade agreements with Indigenous peoples.
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How did Paul Revere use his profession as a means of protest during the 1760s?

A
He was a lawyer who drafted legal arguments criticizing British policies.
B
He was a writer who wrote lengthy articles that protested British taxation.
C
He was a speaker who delivered fiery speeches against the British.
D
He was a silversmith who created engravings to promote colonial protests.
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Which best describes the background of John Adams?

A
He was a merchant who smuggled goods to avoid customs.
B
He was a plantation owner and former military leader.
C
He was a lawyer who questioned Britain’s tax policies.
D
He was a blacksmith who delivered fiery speeches against taxation.
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How did John Hancock react to British colonial policy?

A
He joined the Sons of Liberty to speak out against British policies.
B
He refused to become involved in politics despite his prominent status.
C
He smuggled goods into the colonies, avoiding customs regulations.
D
He created silver engravings to promote colonial protests.

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