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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the climate like for the people of the New England colonies?Harsh winters and mild summersWarm, humid summers and mild winters.Cold winters and hot summers
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonists were farmers and plantation owners who grew cotton and tobacco?New EnglandSouthernMid-Atlantic
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe climate and geography of each colonial region was exactly the same.TrueFalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe _____ of the Southern Colonies was based on farming.economycolonymerchant
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn area of land that is ruled by another country such as Jamestown is called a _____.indentured servantslaverycolony
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThere were people in the colonies in North America who had more power in the decisions being made by the government. Which group had the MOST power in the colonial government?wealthy landownersslaveswomen
- 7. Multiple ChoiceI have been working for many years to pay off my trip to North America. After I work off my debt, I am free. I am an _______.indentured servantslavemerchant
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Mayflower Compact is important because...It is the first time in English History that people agreed to rule themselvesIt was an agreement with the Indians - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?New EnglandSouthernMiddleBackcountry
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe roots of the plants in this cartoon represent —people living in Great Britainopponents of the American Revolutionfactors leading to the American Revolutionlaws passed by colonial assemblies
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich events in U.S. history best complete the time line above?Stamp Act, Boston MassacreSugar Act, Shays’s RebellionTownshend Acts, Battle of YorktownIntolerable Acts, Articles of Confederation
- 12. Multiple ChoiceFrom the point of view of someone living in the American colonies during the 1770s, a patriot was a person who —attempted to stop all trade with American merchantssupported the authority of the king over the coloniesattempted to referee disputes between Great Britain and the coloniessupported the movement for American independence
- 13. Multiple ChoiceColonial Grievances
• Provisions of the Stamp Act
• Provisions of the Intolerable Acts
• Inability to print legal currency
• Lack of a voice in Parliament
The colonial grievances above contributed to the —decrease in colonial populationappointment of royal governorsdesire for independencesupport for colonial expansion - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following expresses a key idea included in the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson?A government should enact laws to ban slavery.Citizens should submit to the power of the government.People create governments based on liberty and happiness.A government’s power comes from those who are governed.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich words from the Declaration of Independence best represents the 13 colonies’ argument for representative government?…our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal……we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, and Fortunes and our sacred Honor.…Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just pwers from the consent of the governed..
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence states that all men have the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Those who signed the document believed that these basic rights were –Gained during warsGranted to them by GodGiven to them by a kingEarned through hard work
- 17. Multiple Choice
Colonists objected to the enactment of the Stamp Act in 1765 because...
they desired immediate political independence from Great Britain.
They believed it could not be repealed.
they thought it violated "no taxation without representation."
they opposed all taxes in all forms.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which battle is considered the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Quartering Act required that colonists...
pay one quarter of their income to the British crown.
provide housing and food for British troops.
ship all of their export goods through England.
try those accused of theft in admiralty courts.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceColonists who remained loyal to the King George and the British Government were calledPatriotsLoyalists
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the event that occurred on March 5, 1770 in Boston, British soldiers fired into a crowd, killing five people.Battle at SaratogaBoston MassacreBoston Tea PartyBattle of Bunker Hill
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich conclusion is best supported by the information on the time line?Britain eventually granted the colonies representation in Parliament.Only elected British officials had the right to levy taxes.Britain’s efforts to increase control over the colonies were not successful.Creation of the First Continental Congress was an immediate reaction to the passage of the Stamp Act
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe reason the Stamp Act created such a negative reaction on the colonies was because:Stamps were difficult to get a hold of, resulting in disputes over use.The necessary stamp on paper impacted all of the colonists, including some rich and powerfulFair trials within the colonies let offenders off too often with little punishment.The tax on tea was seen as a great injustice.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe ________________________________________ is a famous protest event in a major Massachusetts city in which members of the Sons of Liberty dressed up as Mohawks and dumped an important taxed good into the harbor.Burning of the GaspeeBoston Tea PartyBoston MassacreProvidence Coffee Party
- 25. Multiple Choice
Used an important example of propaganda by the colonists, who created a detailed picture of an account of the Boston Massacre.
Ben Franklin
John Adams
Paul Revere
Colonel Washinton
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which Act was a response by the British for the Boston Tea Party? It closed the port of Boston, permitted British troops to stay in private homes, sent British officials accused of crimes in America back to Britain to be tried in British courts, etc?
Sugar Act
Writs of Assistance
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
- 27. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, what was an “unalienable right” that all governments should protect?The right to social equalityThe right to elect government officialsThe right to religious equalityThe right to personal liberty
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote the Declaration of Independence?Benjamin FranklinJames MadisonThomas EdisonThomas Jefferson
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?“The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three inalienable rights that all people have?Food, Shelter, and ClothingLife, Liberty and DeathLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWho gives government the ability to govern?The peopleParliamentThe KingThe Sons of Liberty
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?July 4, 1776July 2, 1776July 4, 1787July 2, 1775
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration states that all men are created ___________.JustEqualthe sameFree
- 34. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration, what causes a government to be just?powerful institutionsa Bill of Rightsease of alteringConsent of the people being governed
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe Preamble is...in the beginning of the Declaration...the conclusion.in the middle.not in the Declaration.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceTo Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence wasan act of loyalty.an act of treason.an act of bravery.an act of insanity.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?“The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?George WashingtonThomas PaineThomas JeffersonPatrick Henry
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhy did England want to establish an American colony?The English were desparate to find gold mines in the Americas.England was about to become a part of France and many people wanted to leave.England wanted to increase its wealth and powerQueen Elizabeth wanted to have a colony named after her
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhy did colonist establish Plymouth as a colony?To find gold and silverTo create a trading postTo gain religious freedomTo help the King of France
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat brought the original colonists from England to Jamestown?the search for foodthe search for gold and silverthe search for tobaccothe search for religious freedom
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonists were farmers and plantation owners who grew cotton and tobacco?New EnglandSouthernMiddleBackcountry
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the Mid-Atlantic colonies nicknamed "The Bread Basket?"They grew many types of grain.Making bread was a great economic opportunity.They ate bread with every meal.They imported many types of grain
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhy was slavery LESS important in the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies than in the Southern Colonies?They were far behind the South in business and industry.They did not rely heavily on cash crops.Slavery was important in all of the colonial regions.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the climate like for the people of the New England colonies?Harsh winters and mild summersWarm, humid summers and mild winters.Cold winters and hot summers
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonial region was settled by people with many different cultural and religious backgrounds?New EnglandMid-AtlanticSouthern
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonial region was likely the home for livestock owners and farmers?New EnglandMid-AtlanticSouthern
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich colonists were farmers and plantation owners who grew cotton and tobacco?New EnglandSouthernMid-Atlantic
- 49. Multiple ChoiceSoil in the New England colonies was perfect for farming.TrueFalse
- 50. Multiple ChoiceHow would you describe the winter at Valle Forge?Cold and challengingHot and tropicalGreat food
- 51. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?All men are created equalRights are given by good kingsGovernment exists to protect us from ourselvesOnly a democracy can protect our rights
- 52. Multiple ChoiceGeorge Washington was appointed as the ____________ during the American Revolution.Father of the US NavyBritish GeneralColonial SpyCommander of the Continental Army
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial leaders?It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideasIt explained to them the good sense of monarchyIt persuaded them to modify British lawsIt inspired them to challenge British authority
- 54. Multiple ChoiceAfter the Treaty of Paris, what was the new western border of the United States?Appalachian MtnsMississippi RiverHudson RiverCanada
- 55. Multiple Choice
Poorly trained soldiers,
a lack of weapons and ammunition,
and food and clothing shortages,
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
- 56. Multiple Choice
A professional army of 50,000 well trained troops,
30,000 Hessian mercenaries,
and a steady supply of food, uniforms, weapons, and ammunition
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
- 57. Multiple Choice
Long distances made it hard to plan and to send troops and supplies,
lack of support from the British people,
and poor leadership
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
- 58. Multiple Choice
Patriotism of colonists willing to give their lives to defend their liberty and their homes,
help from France,
and a commander who inspired courage and confidence
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
- 59. Multiple Choice
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant in the Revolutionary War?
it ended the British threat to the South
it guaranteed Canadian help for the colonists
it forced the British to withdraw from North America
it convinced the French to support the Americans
- 60. Multiple Choice
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of New York
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Alliance
Treaty of Congress
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the historical significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?The fighting ended colonists' resistance to British authority.The outcome proved that militias were no match for British troops.Britain gave up on any attempt to keep its North American colonies.The fighting signaled the start of the American Revolution.
- 62. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of the war, what idea developed about how people should be governed?that people are weak and the military should rulethat instead of a king, the people should rulethat the aristocracy, the wealthiest citizens, should rulethat America needed its own monarchy
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