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- 1. Multiple Choice
All the events listed below occurred during?
the era of westward expansion
the Era of Good Feelings
the Revolutionary era
the Jacksonian era
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes this diagram below?
Colonists sought military support from France.
Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.
Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.
Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
- 3. Multiple Choice
These below acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by —
restricting colonial trade with American Indians.
imposing regulations on colonial agriculture.
angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated.
punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The excerpt below reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the —
political debates that took place at the Albany Convention
interference of Great Britain in the slave trade
economic consequences of the Great Awakening.
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War.
- 5. Multiple Choice
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they?
feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians.
did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.
resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.
wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Continental Congress issued this commission to?
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
George Washington
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Great Britain recognized the 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 service.
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes this excerpt below?
Saratoga
Concord
Trenton
Yorktown
- 9. Multiple Choice
To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt below?
The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown.
The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats.
The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge.
The arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga.
- 10. Multiple Choice
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they?
feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians.
did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.
resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.
wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which 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 the public good.”
“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which provision of the U.S. Constitution reflects this grievance below?
The president can appoint justices with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Congress has the power to establish federal courts.
The commerce clause allows Congress to regulate trade among the states.
Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
- 13. Multiple Choice
In this excerpt below, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider?
granted to citizens by their government.
natural and possessed at birth.
protected under religious doctrine.
defined by the courts.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The rights listed below were —
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions.
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address.
- 15. Multiple Choice
This excerpt below refers to rights that people —
earn by demonstrating loyalty to their government.
receive by becoming citizens of a country.
have as a result of being human.
are granted after enlistment in the military.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these completes this graphic organizer below?
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.
- 17. Multiple Choice
In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his “valor and brilliant services” during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?
Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British invasion.
Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown.
Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental army.
Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy.
- 18. Multiple Choice
How did mercantilism policies create tension Great Britain and the American colonies?
By introducing indentures servitude to the middle colonies.
Br requiring colonists to enlist in the military.
By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have.
By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
The British victory extended the fighting for another year.
The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental Army.
The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.
The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a grievances from the Declaration of Independence.
Colonist born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.
Colonist were forced to quarter troops in their homes.
Colonist were not eligible to become officers in the British Army.
Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia.
- 21. Multiple Choice
The list above includes rights that are considered?
Tranferable
Legislated
Unalienable
Inherited
- 22. Multiple Choice
John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty. How did he demonstrate this commitment?
By writing the Articles of Confederation
By serving as commander in chief of the Continental Army
By organizing Committees of Correspondance
By signing the Declaration of Independence
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense all occurred during ...westward expansionEra of Good FeelingsRevolutionary EraJacksonian Era
- 24. Multiple ChoiceJune 1776
*Continental Congress appoints a committee to prepare a document
*Thomas Jefferson is chosen to write the document
*Draft of document is reviewed and revised
July
* Congress debates and revises the document
*the document is approvedArticles of ConfederationBill of RightsTreaty of ParisDeclaration of Independence - 25. Multiple ChoiceBritish colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they...feared it would provoke attacks from the Native Americans.did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.wanted to trade freely with foreign nations.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIt is essential to the freedom and security of a free people , that no taxes be imposed upon them but by their own consent, or their representatives.
---The Sons of Liberty, address to the public, New York, 1773
This excerpt reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the---political debates that took place at the Albany Convention.interference of Britain with the slave trade.economic consequences of the Great Awakening.economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War. - 27. Multiple Choicethe Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act contributed to the start of the American Revolution by...restricting colonial trade with American Indians.imposing regulations on colonial agriculture.angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties were being violated.punishing colonists for resisting Parliament.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe group responsible for answering these questions:
How do we finance a war?
Who has the power to negotiate treaties?
What prevents the executive from becoming too powerful
was the...settlers creating the Mayflower Compact.delegates writing the Articles of Confederation.representatives drafting the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.colonists negotiating the Albany Plan of New York. - 29. Multiple ChoiceAmerica may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain--Capturing two of their celebrated generals and each an Army of thousands of veteran troops to support them.
---Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, 1781
to which of the following is Abigail Adams referring to?The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown.The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris.The bravery of the soldiers at Valley Forge.The arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga. - 30. Multiple ChoiceThe Battle of ______________ renewed patriots' hopes for independence and secured foreign recognition and support.SaratogaConcordTrentonYorktown
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in 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 the public good.For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offences.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe Continental Congress appointed/commissioned _________________ as General and Commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775.Benedict ArnoldAlexander HamiltonThomas PaineGeorge Washington
- 33. Multiple ChoiceParliament passes the Tea Act of 1773---Colonists dump the tea into the Boston Harbor---?
Which of the following completes the events?Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar ActsKing George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for reliefParliament passes the Intolerable ActsKing George appoints colonial representatives to Parliament - 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolvedThe British navy agreed to stop impressing American sailorsBritish territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France
- 35. Multiple Choice*Intolerable Acts Imposed
*First Continental Congress Convened
*Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published
All the events listed above occurred during...The Era of Westward ExpansionThe Era of Good FeelingsThe Revolutionary Era
The Revolutionary EraThe Jacksonian Era - 36. Multiple Choice*Sugar Act
*Quartering Act
*Stamp Act
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by...Restricting colonial trade with American IndiansImposing regulations on colonial agriculture.Angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated.Punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament. - 37. Multiple Choice"It is essential to the freedom & security of a free people, that no taxes be imposed upon them but by their own consent, or their representatives."
- The Sons of Liberty, address to the public, New York, December 15, 1773
The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the...Political debates that took place at the Albany Convention.Interference of Great Britain in the slave trade.Economic consequences of the Great Awakening.Economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War. - 38. Multiple ChoiceBritish colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they...Feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians.Did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.Resented the limits it imposed on Westward Expansion.Wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?Great Britain recognized the 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 service.British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
- 40. Multiple Choice"Here in the autumn of 1777, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory in the Battle of _____ renewed patriots hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world."
"A Crucial American Victory," U.S. National Park Service,
Which of the following best competes this excerpt?TrentonYorktownSaratogaConcord - 41. 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, Dec. 19, 1781
To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt?The American Victory at the Battle of YorktownThe negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomatsThe bravery of American soldiers at Valley ForgeThe arrival of French aid after the Battle of Saratoga - 42. Multiple ChoiceUnalienable Rights
*Life
*Liberty
*Pursuit of Happiness
The rights listed above were -established by a series of Supreme Court decisions.defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address. - 43. 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 without our Consent""He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.""For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."
- 44. Multiple Choice"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights..."
Declaration of Independence, 1776
This excerpt refers to the rights that people -earn by demonstrating loyalty to their government.receive by becoming citizens of a country.have as a result of being human.are granted after enlistment in the military. - 45. Multiple ChoiceIn 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his "valor and brilliant services" during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British InvasionPreparing the strategy for the American Victory at YorktownPersuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental ArmyCommanding a victory at sea against the British navy
- 46. Multiple Choice"That all men are... equally free & independent, & have certain... rights, of which they can not by any Compact, deprive or remove their future generations; among which are the Enjoyment of Life and Liberty, with the Means of acquiring and possessing Property, and pursuing and obtaining Happiness and Safety." - Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776
In this excerpt, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider -granted to citizens by their governmentnatural and possessed at birthprotected under religious doctrinedefined by the courts - 47. Multiple ChoiceThe American colonists used the slogan, "No taxation without representation," to express their belief in the need for -economic interdependencethe consent of the governedmercantilismParliamentary supremacy
- 48. Multiple Choice"I challange the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show a single advantage that this continent can reap by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat, not a single advantage is derived..."
- Thomas Paine, 1776
In this statement, Paine suggested that the American colonies should...negotiate an end to the conflict with EnglandForm an alliance with EnglandDeclare Independence from EnglandBoycott goods from England. - 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich document included the idea first suggested by John Locke that people have a right to overthrow a government that oppresses them?Mayflower CompactDeclaration of IndependenceFundamental Orders of ConnecticutProclamation of 1763
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe principles of government that Thomas Jefferson included in the Declaration of Independence were most influenced by...John Locke's Social Contract TheoryCotton Mather's sermons of religionKing George's belief in divine rightWilliam Penn's views on religious toleration
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is most consistent with the views of Samuel Adams?Taxation without representation is tyrannyColonists should be grateful to be part of the British EmpireCitizens, under British rule, should support King George IIIThe English King deserves respect and loyalty from his subject.
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat individual arrived from France and aided George Washington and the Continental Army?Bernardo de GalvezMarquis de LafayetteDe la SalleJames Armistead
- 53. Multiple Choice"Common Sense" was written so that the common man, or the American Colonists, would support the Declaration of Independence. Who was the author?Thomas JeffersonThomas PainePatrick HenryGeorge Washington
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhich action by the colonists could be categorized as an act of Civil Disobedience?Colonists throwing British Tea into Boston HarborPlacing restrictions on trade with Spain and FrancePaying the stamp tax to British tax collectorsfiring guns at British soldiers at Lexington and Concord, Mass.
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