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)
meant fewer British ships would bring goods to ports
eliminated guidelines about territory for settlement
limited the area available 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)
The money from taxes funded only British troops and not the American militia.
The taxes caused economic hardships for most colonists.
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.
4.
Which was a British argument for taxing American colonists?
(Points: 3)
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.
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.
5. In what incident did British troops fire on colonists for the first time, killing five? (Points: 3)
the Boston Massacre
the Battle of Fort Necessity
the Gaspee incident
the Boston Tea Party
6. The British Parliament passed the "Intolerable Acts" and closed the port of Boston in response to what event?
(Points: 3)
the Proclamation of 1763
the French-Indian War
the Boston Tea Party
the Boston Massacre
7. What action did the colonists take in September of 1774 in response to their issues with Britain?
(Points: 3)
They began a series of meetings with Native American tribes.
They formed a United States Army at West Point.
Representatives from twelve colonies met at a Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
The colonial governors chose a representative to Parliament.
8. Who led the Sons of Liberty's effort to correspond with other colonies about threats to Boston's liberty?
(Points: 3)
John Adams
Samuel Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
9. Who wrote several of the persuasive essays known as The Federalist Papers to gain support for ratification of the Constitution?
(Points: 3)
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
10. Who argued that government should protect people’s natural rights of life, liberty, and property? (Points: 3)
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
John Locke
11. According to the Declaration of Independence, all of the following truths are self-evident except
(Points: 3)
people have the right to liberty
all people are created equal
people have the right to the pursuit of happiness
people have the right to refuse to pay taxes
12. Which country's support was crucial to the new United States of America during its war for independence?
(Points: 3)
Canada
Germany
England
France
13. When did the events in the box occur?
(Points: 3)
during the French and Indian War
during the American Revolution
as a result of the Boston Tea Party
after the Boston Massacre
14. What battle established United States control of the western frontier?
(Points: 3)
Richmond
Pittsburgh
Vincennes
Saratoga
15. What was George Washington's role during the American Revolution?
(Points: 3)
He was president of the confederation of states.
He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
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)
They allowed Americans to keep the British out of the Chesapeake Bay.
Although the British won, the Americans gained important combat experience.
They gave Americans confidence that victory over Britain was possible.
They established the state of New Jersey as an American stronghold.
17. What leader impressed the soldiers of the Continental Army by enduring the same hardships they did?
(Points: 3)
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
(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)
meant fewer British ships would bring goods to ports
eliminated guidelines about territory for settlement
limited the area available 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)
The money from taxes funded only British troops and not the American militia.
The taxes caused economic hardships for most colonists.
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.
4.
Which was a British argument for taxing American colonists?
(Points: 3)
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.
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.
5. In what incident did British troops fire on colonists for the first time, killing five? (Points: 3)
the Boston Massacre
the Battle of Fort Necessity
the Gaspee incident
the Boston Tea Party
6. The British Parliament passed the "Intolerable Acts" and closed the port of Boston in response to what event?
(Points: 3)
the Proclamation of 1763
the French-Indian War
the Boston Tea Party
the Boston Massacre
7. What action did the colonists take in September of 1774 in response to their issues with Britain?
(Points: 3)
They began a series of meetings with Native American tribes.
They formed a United States Army at West Point.
Representatives from twelve colonies met at a Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
The colonial governors chose a representative to Parliament.
8. Who led the Sons of Liberty's effort to correspond with other colonies about threats to Boston's liberty?
(Points: 3)
John Adams
Samuel Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
9. Who wrote several of the persuasive essays known as The Federalist Papers to gain support for ratification of the Constitution?
(Points: 3)
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
10. Who argued that government should protect people’s natural rights of life, liberty, and property? (Points: 3)
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
John Locke
11. According to the Declaration of Independence, all of the following truths are self-evident except
(Points: 3)
people have the right to liberty
all people are created equal
people have the right to the pursuit of happiness
people have the right to refuse to pay taxes
12. Which country's support was crucial to the new United States of America during its war for independence?
(Points: 3)
Canada
Germany
England
France
13. When did the events in the box occur?
(Points: 3)
during the French and Indian War
during the American Revolution
as a result of the Boston Tea Party
after the Boston Massacre
14. What battle established United States control of the western frontier?
(Points: 3)
Richmond
Pittsburgh
Vincennes
Saratoga
15. What was George Washington's role during the American Revolution?
(Points: 3)
He was president of the confederation of states.
He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
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)
They allowed Americans to keep the British out of the Chesapeake Bay.
Although the British won, the Americans gained important combat experience.
They gave Americans confidence that victory over Britain was possible.
They established the state of New Jersey as an American stronghold.
17. What leader impressed the soldiers of the Continental Army by enduring the same hardships they did?
(Points: 3)
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington