Thomas Paine is best known as—

a writer who advocated the independence of colonies

One reason for the low survival rate at Jamestown was that—

the swampy location caused disease to spread

Which of the following is a reason the British govt. created the Proclamation Line of 1763?

To prevent conflict between colonists and Native Americans

In the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the United States gained all of the following except-

closure of British forts in the western territories

British neglect of political affairs of North American colonies resulted in—

an expansion of representative government in the colonies

What was the role of religion and virtue in the growth of representative government?

Were the first to establish self-governing communities

The "Shot heard round the world" refers to...

American fight for independence from Great Britain

The First Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s was primarily a—

revival of religion that spread through the colonies

"No such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech." Ben Franklin believed...

Citizens must be allowed to discuss ideas with one another

An important effect of Common Sense was that it persuaded many—

ordinary people to support independence from Great Britain

Which of the following is the best main idea of the cartoon above?

Colonies must band together in the fight for independence

The first successful written constitution of modern time:

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

One result of British regulations, such as the Sugar and Stamp Acts, was American resentment of

taxation without representation

What does it mean that these rights are “unalienable”?

These rights cannot be taken away

Ben Franklin believed...

Only way to win the war against France is to fight together

Why was Battle of Saratoga the turning point?

the colonial victory convinced France to support America

What was the main justification offered by Great Britain for increasing taxes after 1763?

Needed colonies to pay costs of the French and Indian War

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Ch. 5&6 - American Revolution

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1
"Give me Liberty or give me death" One can conclude that Henry believed that...
the colonists would be labeled traitors
negotiating the Great Britain was necessary
loyalists would join the patriot cause
freedom was worth dying for
2
The British surrendered at Yorktown in what year?
1783
1781
1776
1777
3
Thomas Paine is best known as—
a general who led the colonists against the British army
a colonial governor who enforced British taxation harshly
a writer who advocated the independence of colonies
the author of the Declaration of Independence
4
The policy that says a country should only import raw materials & export finished goods is...
Basic Beliefs of Free-Market Capitalism
How Communist Economics Function
Principles of Mercantilism
Subsistence Economics
5
One reason for the low survival rate at Jamestown was that—
the colonists endured unexpected flooding
the swampy location caused disease to spread
the colonists were frequently attacked by Spanish explorers
the punishment for all criminal offenses was execution
6
Where did Washington take his troops and they experienced frostbite and starvation?
Mount Vernon
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
7
Which of the following is a reason the British govt. created the Proclamation Line of 1763?
To stop the movement of plantations into the Ohio Valley
To create an area of colonies for people held in prisons
To prevent conflict between colonists and Native Americans
To allow officials to plan a process of making colonies
8
The 13 Original Colonies were primarily located along the—
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
9
In the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the United States gained all of the following except-
territory as far west as the Mississippi River
recognition of independence from Britain
fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland
closure of British forts in the western territories
10
British neglect of political affairs of North American colonies resulted in—
New taxes by Parliament for improving colonial defenses
the abolishment of slavery by many colonial governments
a reduction in the colonial defense by the British military
an expansion of representative government in the colonies
11
In this editorial cartoon from the 1700s, what do the sections of the snake represent?
Members of Congress
American colonies
Native American nations
British troops
12
The Declaration of Independence was a reflection of what European movement?
The Enlightenment
The Reformation
Era of Exploration
The Renaissance
13
What was the role of religion and virtue in the growth of representative government?
Religious groups worked together in a community government
Members in an est. religion of an area determined the laws
Were the first to establish self-governing communities
Religion & virtue were required before a citizen could vote
14
Paul Revere rode to warn the militia in _______ that the British were coming.
Trenton
Saratoga
Lexington
Plymouth
15
These rights are supposed to be protected by govt. and referred to in the Declaration.
unalienable rights
separation of powers
federal judiciary
Mayflower Compact
16
The Quartering, Quebec, Boston Port, and Administration of Justice Acts are better known as the
The King Acts
Tea Act
Good Name Acts
Intolerable Acts
17
The "Shot heard round the world" refers to...
American fight for independence from Great Britain
North’s battle to restore the Union
Native American struggle against white settlers
clash over landholdings in Mexico
18
The First Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s was primarily a—
movement to increase loyalty to the British monarchy
revival of religion that spread through the colonies
period of economic prosperity brought about by trade
process of assimilating immigrants into colonial America
19
"No such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech." Ben Franklin believed...
The government must inform the people of its laws
The government can make treaties with other nations
Citizens must be allowed to discuss ideas with one another
Citizens can impeach government officials
20
An important effect of Common Sense was that it persuaded many—
loyalists and patriots to unite against Great Britain
ordinary people to support independence from Great Britain
rich merchants to leave the colonies
loyalists to support the king
21
Which of the following is the best main idea of the cartoon above?
Colonists should join the British Army or face punishment
America’s fight for independence has created a monster
Colonies must band together in the fight for independence
Each colony must be self-sufficient in order to survive
22
The first successful written constitution of modern time:
Maryland Act of Toleration
Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Magna Carta
23
The Jewish merchant who gave loans to the new government
Haym Soloman
Wentworth Cheswell
Paul Revere
Bernardo De Galvez
24
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at—
Yorktown
Lexington
Trenton
Saratoga
25
One result of British regulations, such as the Sugar and Stamp Acts, was American resentment of
locally appointed governing bodies
taxation without representation
foreign alliances
government control of speech
26
What does it mean that these rights are “unalienable”?
These rights cannot be taken away
These rights are limited under the law
These rights must be earned through hard work
These rights are granted only to property owners
27
A former slave who spied on the British
James Armistead
Wentworth Cheswell
George Washington
Haym Soloman
28
Ben Franklin believed...
The South is the key to defending the colonies from France
Only the New England colonies will succeed in the war
The only way for the colonies to survive is to surrender
Only way to win the war against France is to fight together
29
Why was Battle of Saratoga the turning point?
the colonists were defeated and lost possession of New York
Great Britain was forced to form an alliance with France
Native Americans joined the war against the colonies
the colonial victory convinced France to support America
30
What was the main justification offered by Great Britain for increasing taxes after 1763?
Needed colonies to pay costs of the French and Indian War
Needed to pay the cost of shipping goods from Great Britain
The British needed money to support their armies in Asia
Hoped that the taxes would bring an end to the slave trade
31
Which of the following is a synonym for unalienable rights?
freedom of speech
property rights
right to bear arms
natural rights
32
Benjamin Franklin epitomized which movement in colonial America?
the loyalist movement
the Great Awakening
the Enlightenment
the abolitionist movement

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