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- 1. Multiple Choice
The colonies RARELY traded together or had common interests.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
Even during the revolution and eventual war, most Colonists saw themselves as English citizens, even if they did not agree with how they were being treated.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
What document was the first official attempt at unifying the colonies, but ultimately failed?
Albany Plan of Union
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which event prepared competent Colonist military leaders and drove the British empire into debt?
War of 1812
Revolutionary War
Powhatan's War
French and Indian War (Seven Year's War, WW0)
- 5. Multiple Choice
The 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses allowed the colonies to meet, prepare unified responses to British taxes/laws, and eventually coordinate a military effort against the British.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the stereotypical or simplistic explanation as to why the 13 Colonies started to unite against their British rulers?
Taxes
1763 Line of Proclamation
Lack of Representation
Political Propaganda
- 7. Multiple Choice
What made the taxes and laws set by the King most unbearable for the colonists?
Taxes
1763 Line of Proclamation
Lack of Representation
Political Propaganda
- 8. Multiple Choice
Events like the Boston Massacre were used as propaganda by Patriots to inspire undecided colonists to join their cause.
True
False
- 9. 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, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Albany Plan of Union
Articles of Confederation
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the explanations BEST describes the circumstances that directly came before the Revolutionary War?
American Colonists were just really sick of being taxed by the British and wanted to drink Tea in peace.
After the French/Indian War, American colonists wanted to settle on land, set aside by British, for Native American Allies
To repay war debts and expand political power, the British used soldiers to enforce laws/taxes that Colonists had little say in creating, and protested increasingly.
Political thinkers and writers were getting American Colonists super excited about freedom, liberty, and justice for all.
- 11. Multiple Choice
All American Colonists agreed that the British were terrible, took away their rights, and that independence and war was the answer.
True
False
- 12. Multiple Choice
American Colonists protested, boycotted, and sent formal letters asking the British to remove laws and give Colonists official representation in British government. Although, at times the British made changes to its laws, it was not enough to save the relationship. What document made the break-up of Britain and its American Colonies official?
Constitution
Albany Plan of Union
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
- 13. Multiple Choice
After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Colonists were all in on war and did NOT try to offer peace with England.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
___________________ commanded the Continental Army (American Colonists) and the ___________________ sent important supplies and support. (Fill in the blanks)
George Washington; French
Ben Franklin; Spanish
Alexander Hamilton; French
Thomas Jefferson; Spanish
- 15. Multiple Choice
After the Revolutionary War (American War for Independence), all people living in America were now guaranteed life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following new opportunities below, BEST represents new ways for Americans to make money.
New Self-Government Opportunities
New Trade and Manufacturing Opportunities
New Unified 13 Colony Government
New Policies towards Native Americans
New Policies towards African Americans
- 17. Multiple Choice
Most Native Americans, especially those that Allied with the British, were worse off after the Revolutionary War, because many American Colonists wanted to settle farther West. (and the British were no longer there to stop the colonists)
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
The 1763 Line of Proclamation allowed Colonists to settle in the Ohio River Valley with British Support.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following opportunities below, BEST connects to the future creation of the US Constitution? (Select TWO answers)
New Self-Government Opportunities
New Trade and Manufacturing Opportunities
New Policies towards Native Americans
New Policies towards African Americans
- 20. Multiple Choice
Based on the political ideas of the Revolution (liberty, freedom), some Colonies, mainly Northern ones, abolished (ended) slavery after the Revolutionary War. This ended slavery in the Southern Colonies as well.
True
False
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