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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Common Sense all happened during what era?The era of westward expansionThe era of Good FeelingsThe Revolutionary EraThe Jacksonian Era - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the immediate effect due to the passing of the Stamp Act in 1765?Colonists sought military support from France.Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.Colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and the Stamp Act all contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by....Restricting trade with American IndiansImposing regulations on colonial agricultureAngered colonists who believed that civil liberties had been violatedPunishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe American colonists were dissatisfied with the---Political debates that took place at the Albany Convention.Interference of Great Britain in the slave tradeEconomic consequences of the Great AwakeningEconomic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War
- 5. Multiple ChoiceBritish colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they--Feared it would provoke attacks from American IndiansDid not want to share control of the fur trade with FranceResented the limits it imposed on westward expansionWanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho did the Continental Congress commission as Commander in Chief?Benedict ArnoldAlexander HamiltonJohn HancockGeorge Washington
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?Great Britain recognized thee United States as an independent country.Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.The British Navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into serviceBritish territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich battle brought the French into the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans?SaratogaConcordTrentonYorktown
- 9. Multiple Choice"America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain--Captured two of their celebrated Generals and each an Army of thousands of veteran Troops to support them."
-- Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, December 9, 1781
Which of the following is Abigail Adams referring to?The American victory at the battle of YorktownThe negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats.The bravery of American soldiers at Valley ForgeThe arrival off French aid after the Battle of Saratoga - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?"He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people""For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for thee public good.""For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe rights in the Declaration of Independence are considered...Granted to citizens by their governmentNatural and possessed at birthProtected under religious doctrineDefined by the courts
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe rights listed were-----Established by a series of Supreme Court decisionsDefined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of IndependenceEstablished by the ratification of the U.S. ConstitutionDefined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis excerpt refers to rights the people----Earn by demonstrating loyalty to their governmentReceive by becoming citizens of a countryHave a result of being humanAre granted after enlistment in the military
- 14. Multiple ChoiceParliament passing the Tea Act is to the Colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor..
Parliament responds by doing what?Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar ActsKing George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax reliefParliament passes the Intolerable ActsKing George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament. - 15. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, the government gets its power from…The consent of the governedElected representativesThe militaryThe U.S. Constitution
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat as the name of the political body that represented Americans and challenged British control?Coercive ActsContinental CongressSons of LibertySuffolk Resolves
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide?Benjamin FranklinFrancis MarionMarquis de LafeyetteThomas Pain
- 18. Multiple Choice
This sequence of events resulted in the adoption of the —
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
- 19. Multiple Choice
All the events listed above occurred during —
the era of westward expansion
the Era of Good Feelings
the Revolutionary era
the Jacksonian era
- 20. Multiple Choice
The factors listed above contributed most to the —
creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians
election of British colonists to Parliament
growth of representative government in the British colonies
expansion of British trade in the Americas
- 21. Multiple Choice
This list refers to the contributions of which Founding Father?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
John Jay
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of these completes this graphic organizer?
Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts.
King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.
King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament.
- 23. Multiple Choice
To which event was Emerson referring when he wrote the words above?
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Bunker Hill
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat made the Battle of Yorktown significant?It was the first battle of the American RevolutionIt was the first battle of the American Civil WarEnglish Sarah was thereIt was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
Concord
Trenton
Saratoga
Yorktown
- 26. Multiple Choice
The Continental Congress issued this commission to —
John Hancock
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
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