How did the colonists view themselves in 1774?

citizens of their individual colonies

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they....

resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

Why was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut so important?

1st written constitution in America

What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?

to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain

Who formed the Sons of Liberty?

Patriots, Samuel Adams among them

Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?

British Government had a large war debt

When colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord, what was evident?

colonists were willing to fight for right to govern

Samuel Adams was a founder of the Sons of Liberty what did this group do with the tea in Boston

Dumped it in the ocean so no taxes could be collected

What happened as a direct result of "salutary neglect"?

colonies developed strong tradition of self-government

How did geography influence early economic development of New York,Boston,&Charleston?

natural harbors provided access to markets

British neglect of political affairs resulted in.....

expansion of representative government

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1
How did the colonists view themselves in 1774?
citizens of their individual colonies
as united with the Natives
dependent on the king
united and happy under British government
2
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they....
didn't want to share control of fur trade
feared attacks from American Indians
wanted to trade freely with foreign nations
resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
3
Why was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut so important?
1st written constitution in America
they were fundamental
was a judical model for Congress
established large military units
4
Who is the Spanish man that helped defeat Britain during the American Revolution?
King Ferdinan
Marquis de Lafayette
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Bernardo de Galvez
5
How did Great Britain increase their control of colonies?
King George took away land
colonists had to pay new taxes
demanded they join the army
forced to work for King George
6
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
create taxes acceptable to Americans
declare war on Great Britain
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
ask France for help
7
Who formed the Sons of Liberty?
British soldiers and King George
American Indians,and Pontiac among them
Patriots, Samuel Adams among them
Loyalists and Benedict Arnold
8
Why did the colonists resent the Stamp Act?
people in Great Britain didn't pay taxes
didn't believe in any form of taxes
they had no representation
people were taxed on property only
9
Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
British government stayed out of colonial politics
colonists were free to move west of Appalachians
colonists were given their independence
British Government had a large war debt
10
When colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord, what was evident?
British troops were eager to start a war
colonial militia was no match for British troops
British soldiers were fearful of colonial militia
colonists were willing to fight for right to govern
11
Which of these did the colonists hate because it limited their movement geographically?
Proclamation of 1763
French and Indian War
First Continental Congreaa
Boston Tea Party
12
Which of these groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French/Indian War
Spain
Great Britain
American Indians
France
13
Samuel Adams was a founder of the Sons of Liberty what did this group do with the tea in Boston
absolutely nothing, they watched from the harbor
Sold it for money to fight King George III
Dumped it in the ocean so no taxes could be collected
Drank it after paying the taxes on it
14
What happened as a direct result of "salutary neglect"?
colonies sought economic aid from other countries
colonies developed strong tradition of self-government
colonies refused to participate in system of common defense
proprietary colonies were converted to royal
15
What was the effect of the Townshend Acts?
Proclamation of 1763
boycott of British goods
French and Indian war
expansion of the British empire
16
The name "Boston Massacre" was given to the events of Mar. 5, 1770, in order to
warn of a deadly disease in the city
create trouble for colonists
describe the truth about what happened
create anti-British sentiment
17
How did geography influence early economic development of New York,Boston,&Charleston?
natural harbors provided access to markets
extreme climates limited productive activity
proximity to flooding rivers limited development
long coastlines offered abundant natural resources
18
Plantation systems were found in what region of the 13 Original Colonies?
Middle
South
North
West
19
How did Great Britain respond to Boston Tea Party?
Proclamation of 1763
passed Intolerable Acts
Boston Massacre
issued the Stamp Acts
20
British neglect of political affairs resulted in.....
reduction in colonial defense
expansion of representative government
introduction of new taxes
abolishment of slavery
21
Which group benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
American Indians
African Slaves
American colonists
British soldiers
22
What college did Michael Jordan attend?
Wake Forrest
University of North Carolina
Chicago University
University of South Carolina
23
Who would you vote for?
Stein
Clinton
Trump
Johnson
24
When did the Continental Congress declare independence from Britain?
After the 2nd meeting
During the 2nd meeting
during the 1st meeting
Never
25
The men who are shooting represent what group?
Patriots
British soldiers
Loyalists
Parliament

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