Albany Plan, 1st Cont'l Congress, , Olive Branch

Why did the Proclamation of 1763 create tension between Great Britain and their Colonies?

Colonists had fought (Fr. & Ind. War) for the right to claim land out west

Why were the Navigation Acts considered to be a main cause of the American Revolution?

Colonists resented Britain because they restricted trade.

One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to ..

Explain why the colonists feel the need to be free from British rule

How did the King respond to the 2nd Continental Congress Olive Branch letter?

Ignored request & ordered more troops sent to end the rebellion .

Why did the French not support the Americans publicly until after the Battle of Saratoga?

They didn't think the Americans could win until that moment.

Why did Adams and the Boston Sons of Liberty dump 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor?

They were protesting the Tea Act of 1773.

Which battle resulted in the largest amount of casualties?

Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill

Fr/Indian War, Proclamation Act, Sugar Act

Why did the relationship between Britain and the colonies begin to deteriorate after the 7 Years War?

The Proclamation of 1763 restricted freedom., Colonists didn't believe in taxation without representation., Colonists did not want to pay for the French and Indian War., Colonists didn't like British troops quartering in their homes.

According to the Declaration of Independence, which three freedoms are each person entitled?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

How did colonial leaders use the Boston Massacre to their advantage?

It was used as propaganda for support against the British.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

A major victory for the Americans that enticed the French as an ally

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1
The signing of which document officially made the United States an independent nation?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Yorktown
Treaty of London
Treaty of Paris
2
Proper Sequence
Olive Branch, Albany Plan, 1st Cont'l Congress,
Albany Plan, 1st Cont'l Congress, , Olive Branch
Olive Branch, Albany Plan of Union, 1st Cont'l Congress,
1st Cont'l Congress, Albany Plan, Olive Branch,
3
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 create tension between Great Britain and their Colonies?
Colonists had fought (Fr. & Ind. War) for the right to claim land out west
The French owned the territory
It put a tax on tea.
It put a tax on all paper products.
4
Why were the Navigation Acts considered to be a main cause of the American Revolution?
The Navigation Acts placed a tax on all imported goods.
The colonists didn't know how to navigate
Colonists resented Britain because they restricted trade.
Colonists didn't identify with England anymore.
5
One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to ..
Convince the British Parliament to prevent the start of war
Outline an economic system to aid both the colonies and England
Explain why the colonists feel the need to be free from British rule
Establish a new monarchy for the independent states
6
How did the King respond to the 2nd Continental Congress Olive Branch letter?
They sent peaceful diplomats to Boston.
Canceled any and all taxes.
Ignored request & ordered more troops sent to end the rebellion .
They did not respond and did not feel threatened.
7
Why did the French not support the Americans publicly until after the Battle of Saratoga?
They always believed the Americans would defeat the British.
That battle proved the British would win once and for all.
They did not want to create an international crisis.
They didn't think the Americans could win until that moment.
8
Which battle improved the morale of the Patriots?
Battle of Charleston
Battle of Trenton
All of these
Guilford Courthouse
9
Why did Adams and the Boston Sons of Liberty dump 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor?
They were protesting the Stamp Act of 1765.
They were protesting the Sugar Act of 1764.
They were protesting the Tea Act of 1773.
They were protesting the Coercive Acts of 1774.
10
Which battle resulted in the largest amount of casualties?
Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Lexington
11
Proper Sequence
Sugar Act, Fr/Indian War, Proclamation Act
Proclamation Act, Sugar Act, Fr/Indian War
Fr/Indian War, Proclamation Act, Sugar Act
12
Why did the relationship between Britain and the colonies begin to deteriorate after the 7 Years War?
The Proclamation of 1763 restricted freedom.
Colonists didn't believe in taxation without representation.
Colonists did not want to pay for the French and Indian War.
Colonists didn't like British troops quartering in their homes.
13
According to the Declaration of Independence, which three freedoms are each person entitled?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of property
life, liberty, and the acquisition of territory
life, happiness, and freedom of speech
14
How did colonial leaders use the Boston Massacre to their advantage?
All of these
It was used as propaganda for support against the British.
They hoped it would build support for Parliament.
It was used to discourage the colonists from revolting.
15
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
A major victory for the Americans that enticed the French as an ally
It was a huge loss for the Americans.
It held little significance during the American Revolution.
It was a major victory for the British.
16
What was England's response to The Boston Tea Party?
Confiscated weapons at Concord
Passed the Coercive Acts
Passed the Townshend Acts
Declared war on the colonists

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