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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Proclamation Line of 1763 led to disagreement between the colonists and the British government because it...?prohibited the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountainsoffered all lands west of the Appalachian Mountains to British nobles
banned colonial trading with the American Indianssurrendered control of the Great Lakes region to Canada - 2. Multiple Choice
The act, excerpted above, was passed by the British Parliament in order to pay...the costs of maintaining British soldiers in the colonies to ensure payment of taxesa profit to the British government for establishing the coloniesthe costs of operating royal courts of law in the colonies.revenues to the King of England to repair his palaces - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich set of events is listed in chronological order?ABCD
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow did the outcome of the French and Indian War help lead to the later American Revolution?British Parliament demanded an end to the triangular trade routes used by the American colonists.British monarchy halted all colonial settlements west of the Mississippi RiverBritish government required American colonists to pay a portion of the debt from the war.Colonists were required to surrender all lands west of the Appalachian Mountains to France.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the effect of the policies shown in this illustration?They provided greater self-government to the colonists.They led the colonists to seek independence from Great BritainThey encouraged Europeans to migrate to the coloniesThey permitted the colonists to trade freely with other countries.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn the decade following the French and Indian War, many American colonists believed that new British taxes were unfair because
– tax rates were higher in some colonies than in others.colonists were asked to pay higher taxes than those paid by people in EnglandAmerican colonists lacked representation in Parliamentlandowners paid higher taxes than merchants active intrade - 7. Multiple ChoiceThis map shows the location of the Proclamation Line of 1763. The
line upset the colonists because it markedterritories lost to France in the French and Indian Warterritories given to American Indian tribes by the Canadian governmentterritories that the British colonists were prohibited from settlingterritories reserved for the Iroquois tribes for helping the British - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich event is correctly matched with its description?ABCD
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn this excerpt, Samuel Adams was most likely protesting against the –Proclamation of 1763Townshend ActsQuartering ActQuebec Act
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn this excerpt, Patrick Henry advocates that American colonists
– fight on the side of the French in the French and Indian War.support the restrictions of the Proclamation of 1763.not fear declaring their independence from Great Britain.negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain. - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich describes one of Thomas Jefferson’s contributions to the success of the American Revolution?He helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain.He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.He commanded troops at the Battle of Saratoga.He spent the winter with George Washington at Valley Forge.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho was the author of this famous pamphlet, which argued in favor of American Independence?John AdamsThomas PaineJames ArmisteadJohn Hancock
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of unalienable rights?
freedom of religionfreedom from taxationfreedom from military servicefreedom from debt - 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence stated that all people are endowed with certain “unalienable rights”
. Which is the best definition of an “unalienable right”?An individual freedom that government should be unable to take away.A valuable privilege that is enjoyed by a particular social group.Any power that gives happiness to those who possess it.Any activity that encourages private citizens to participate in government. - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the impact of the actions depicted in this illustration?British Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts, leading to the American Revolution.British government lifted the duties on tea and submitted to all colonial demands.Americans began buying their tea and coffee from French merchants.British merchants boycotted all purchases of American-made goods.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich heading best completes the outline?Causes of the French and Indian WarCauses of the American RevolutionGrievances against King George IIIColonial Disputes against the British Parliament
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis engraving by Paul Revere shows the “Boston Massacre,” which took place on March 5, 1770. Five Colonists were killed and six others were wounded. Which detail does Revere show that reveals his view of this event?The church in the background shows that the event occurred in Boston.The picture depicts the excellent training of British soldiers in the use of firearms.British soldiers are shown firing directly on passive and unarmed colonists.The number of colonists far outnumbered the number of British soldiers.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat point of view does it express?The colonies must unite against the British or face destruction.The colonies must avoid conflict with Britain or face ruin.The colonies must stop the swarm of poisonous snakes.The colonies must obtain representation in the British Parliament.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhere on the timeline would you place the writing of the Declaration of Independence?Before the Stamp ActBetween the “Boston Massacre” and the “Boston Tea Party”Between the “Boston Tea Party” and “Fighting Breaks Out at Concord”Following “Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense”
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe American Revolution was motivated by the Enlightened ideaOf a distinct class systemThat all men are created equalOf the rightful rule of a monarchThat government needs central authority
- 21. Multiple Choice"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... with unalienable rights... life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."
"That whenever any form of government becomes destructive... it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and institute a new government."
Which document includes these quotes?"Articles of ConfederationConstitution of the United States of AmericaOlive Branch PetitionDeclaration of Independence - 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the treaty that ended the American RevolutionTreaty of Paris (1763)Treaty of Paris (1783)
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich was an advantage for the Continental Army?A strong government with good fundingA larger navy than the BritishA larger army than the BritishKnowledge of the terrain
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhen was America declared independent?June 6th, 1774June 6th, 1775July 4th, 1776July 4th, 1781
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?Congress couldn't collect taxesWeak central governmentProvided for no common currencyAll of the these
- 26. Multiple ChoiceAmerica's first plan of government was called _________ .the US Constitutionthe Bill of Rightsthe Articles of Confederationthe Magna Carta
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