1.
Britain gained territory but increased the nation's debt as a result of
(Points: 3)
negotiations with colonists.
winning the French-Indian War.
losing the French-Indian War.
the Treaty of Paris of 1789.
2. Colonists reacted with anger to the Proclamation of 1763 because it ______________.
(Points: 3)
limited the area available for settlement
meant fewer British ships would bring goods to ports
eliminated guidelines about territory for settlement
meant they would have to cross the Appalachians to establish farms
3. What was the colonists' biggest objection to paying taxes to the British government?
(Points: 3)
They did not want to be ruled by a nation that was so far away.
They did not elect members to Parliament and so believed Parliament had no right to tax them.
The money from taxes funded only British troops and not the American militia.
The taxes caused economic hardships for most colonists.
4. Which was a British argument for taxing American colonists? (Points: 3)
American soil was more fertile than English soil, so Americans should pay a tax for having it.
All British colonies should contribute to the support of British colonization efforts.
Americans should contribute to Britain's costs in defending the colonies during and after the French and Indian War.
The colonies should support the citizens of the homeland.
5. In what incident did British troops fire on colonists for the first time, killing five? (Points: 3)
the Boston Tea Party
the Gaspee incident
the Battle of Fort Necessity
the Boston Massacre
6. The British Parliament passed the "Intolerable Acts" and closed the port of Boston in response to what event?
(Points: 3)
the Boston Tea Party
the French-Indian War
the Proclamation of 1763
the Boston Massacre
7. What action did the colonists take in September of 1774 in response to their issues with Britain?
(Points: 3)
They formed a United States Army at West Point.
They began a series of meetings with Native American tribes.
The colonial governors chose a representative to Parliament.
Representatives from twelve colonies met at a Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
8. Who led the Sons of Liberty's effort to correspond with other colonies about threats to Boston's liberty?
(Points: 3)
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
James Madison
9. Who wrote several of the persuasive essays known as The Federalist Papers to gain support for ratification of the Constitution?
(Points: 3)
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
10. Who argued that government should protect people’s natural rights of life, liberty, and property? (Points: 3)
Samuel Adams
Thomas Paine
John Locke
James Madison
11. According to the Declaration of Independence, all of the following truths are self-evident except
(Points: 3)
governments get their power from the people
people have the right to refuse to pay taxes
people have a right to life
people have the right to the pursuit of happiness
12. Which country's support was crucial to the new United States of America during its war for independence?
(Points: 3)
Germany
Canada
France
Ireland
13. When did the events in the box occur?
(Points: 3)
during the American Revolution
during the French and Indian War
after the Boston Massacre
as a result of the Boston Tea Party
14. What battle established United States control of the western frontier?
(Points: 3)
Vincennes
Cowpens
Richmond
Pittsburgh
15. What was George Washington's role during the American Revolution?
(Points: 3)
He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
He was named Secretary of Defense.
He persuaded other nations to support the war.
All of the above.
16. Why were the Battles of Trenton and Princeton so important for Washington and the Americans?
(Points: 3)
Americans were able to capture supplies that were necessary for the long winter.
They gave Americans confidence that victory over Britain was possible.
Huge numbers of British soldiers lost their lives.
They allowed Americans to keep the British out of the Chesapeake Bay.
17. What leader impressed the soldiers of the Continental Army by enduring the same hardships they did?
(Points: 3)
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adam
Britain gained territory but increased the nation's debt as a result of
(Points: 3)
negotiations with colonists.
winning the French-Indian War.
losing the French-Indian War.
the Treaty of Paris of 1789.
2. Colonists reacted with anger to the Proclamation of 1763 because it ______________.
(Points: 3)
limited the area available for settlement
meant fewer British ships would bring goods to ports
eliminated guidelines about territory for settlement
meant they would have to cross the Appalachians to establish farms
3. What was the colonists' biggest objection to paying taxes to the British government?
(Points: 3)
They did not want to be ruled by a nation that was so far away.
They did not elect members to Parliament and so believed Parliament had no right to tax them.
The money from taxes funded only British troops and not the American militia.
The taxes caused economic hardships for most colonists.
4. Which was a British argument for taxing American colonists? (Points: 3)
American soil was more fertile than English soil, so Americans should pay a tax for having it.
All British colonies should contribute to the support of British colonization efforts.
Americans should contribute to Britain's costs in defending the colonies during and after the French and Indian War.
The colonies should support the citizens of the homeland.
5. In what incident did British troops fire on colonists for the first time, killing five? (Points: 3)
the Boston Tea Party
the Gaspee incident
the Battle of Fort Necessity
the Boston Massacre
6. The British Parliament passed the "Intolerable Acts" and closed the port of Boston in response to what event?
(Points: 3)
the Boston Tea Party
the French-Indian War
the Proclamation of 1763
the Boston Massacre
7. What action did the colonists take in September of 1774 in response to their issues with Britain?
(Points: 3)
They formed a United States Army at West Point.
They began a series of meetings with Native American tribes.
The colonial governors chose a representative to Parliament.
Representatives from twelve colonies met at a Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
8. Who led the Sons of Liberty's effort to correspond with other colonies about threats to Boston's liberty?
(Points: 3)
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
James Madison
9. Who wrote several of the persuasive essays known as The Federalist Papers to gain support for ratification of the Constitution?
(Points: 3)
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
10. Who argued that government should protect people’s natural rights of life, liberty, and property? (Points: 3)
Samuel Adams
Thomas Paine
John Locke
James Madison
11. According to the Declaration of Independence, all of the following truths are self-evident except
(Points: 3)
governments get their power from the people
people have the right to refuse to pay taxes
people have a right to life
people have the right to the pursuit of happiness
12. Which country's support was crucial to the new United States of America during its war for independence?
(Points: 3)
Germany
Canada
France
Ireland
13. When did the events in the box occur?
(Points: 3)
during the American Revolution
during the French and Indian War
after the Boston Massacre
as a result of the Boston Tea Party
14. What battle established United States control of the western frontier?
(Points: 3)
Vincennes
Cowpens
Richmond
Pittsburgh
15. What was George Washington's role during the American Revolution?
(Points: 3)
He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
He was named Secretary of Defense.
He persuaded other nations to support the war.
All of the above.
16. Why were the Battles of Trenton and Princeton so important for Washington and the Americans?
(Points: 3)
Americans were able to capture supplies that were necessary for the long winter.
They gave Americans confidence that victory over Britain was possible.
Huge numbers of British soldiers lost their lives.
They allowed Americans to keep the British out of the Chesapeake Bay.
17. What leader impressed the soldiers of the Continental Army by enduring the same hardships they did?
(Points: 3)
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adam