Title: Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests, 1763–1774
Course: Marie's Demo Course

Q: Aside from the issue of taxation by representation, why did the Virginia House of Burgesses object to Parliament’s stamp tax?
- It would affect the southern colonies more than others.
- It would create a great economic burden for the colonists.
- It would prevent colonists from having access to necessities.
A: It would create a great economic burden for the colonists.

Q: How did Great Britain respond to the colonial boycott that followed the Stamp Act?
- By allowing companies to trade directly with the colonies
- By sending soldiers and occupying Boston and New York City
- By levying taxes on items that the colonists could not do without
A: By sending soldiers and occupying Boston and New York City

Q: The language of the Declaration of Independence was greatly influenced by the writings of which Enlightenment philosopher?
- Thomas Hobbes
- John Locke
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A: John Locke

Q: What evidence showed that colonial boycotts of British goods created economic and social changes in the American Revolution?
- More slaves were needed to produce locally-made goods.
- Trade networks with Native Americans were strengthened.
- Women’s roles in cottage industries became more important.
A: Women’s roles in cottage industries became more important.

Q: What was the first organized act of resistance in the colonies in response to the passage of the Intolerable Acts?
- The Boston Tea Party in Boston Harbor
- Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
- The meeting of the First Continental Congress
A: The meeting of the First Continental Congress