Which of the following concepts was the basis of the English trade policy often described as” mercantilism”?

The government should attempt to maintain tight trade regulations.

The Declaration of Independence is highly regarded around the world primarily because it

Claims that individuals are born equal and have natural rights

Which of the following was true at the very start of the Revolution?

Few Patriots were ready to call for independence.

The war that erupted between the French and the British in North America in 1754

Spread to encompass battlefields on 4 continents.

John Locke’s contract theory of government argued that

Men have certain rights including life, liberty &property.

Which of the following statements about the 1765 Stamp Act is accurate?

They imposed revenue stamps on virtually all legal & commercial documents.

Which of the following Which statement accurately describes Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence

It listed objections to British actions

The Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution, lacked a provision that

Native Americans would be protected by and have a voice in the new nation.

Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Saratoga?

France’s entry on the American side

The British army under Cornwallis at Yorktown

Was too small and weak to escape from a trap by combined French and America

In late December 1776, George Washington was able to reverse American fortunes by

Winning battles at Trenton and Princeton.

Why did the British shift their strategic focus to their military effort in the South?

They believed that Loyalists were more numerous in the South

A “writ of assistance” was

A blanket search warrant that did not need to specify a place or reason.

In his pamphlet " Common Sense," Thomas Paine presented the argument that

It was not logical for a Continent to be ruled by an Island.

The major objective of the Tea Act of 1773 was to

Bail out the East India Company.

1. Early revolutionary activities in the American colonies were principally motivated by opposition to

Taxes imposed without the consent of Colonial Legislatures.

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1
To which of the following options was the US forced to resort in order to pay the costs of the Revolution?
New issues of paper money
The sale of land to several foreign countries
Direct taxes on the American people
Forced requisitions from the states
2
Which of the following statements about Thomas Paine’s The American Crisis is accurate?
It demanded that Americans free their enslaved people immediately!
It stated the impossibility of beating the British.
It urged Congress to make Washington a temporary dictator.
It bolstered American morale.
3
Benedict Arnold became notorious late in the war by
Defecting to the British.
Recruiting slaves to join the American army.
Trying to become a military dictator.
Questioning Washington’s fitness for command.
4
Which of the following concepts was the basis of the English trade policy often described as” mercantilism”?
The government should attempt to maintain tight trade regulations.
Encouraging colonists to trade among themselves to create less dependence
Close relations between British merchants and Native Americans would avoid
A hands-off approach to colonial development would lead to economic growth
5
The Declaration of Independence is highly regarded around the world primarily because it
Deems King George III a tyrant and undeserving leader
Claims that individuals are able and willing to elect public officials.
Claims that individuals are born equal and have natural rights
Claims right to "life, liberty, and the Pursuit of Property".
6
Which of the following was true at the very start of the Revolution?
The Patriots fielded a much better trained army than
Many Patriots wanted to join the French Empire.
Few Patriots were ready to call for independence.
The Patriots petitioned the Spanish to help them negotiate with George III.
7
The war that erupted between the French and the British in North America in 1754
Ended inconclusively as armies rushed back to Europe
Led to a British defeat and loss of large portions of the British Empire.
Sparked a massive peace protest in London.
Spread to encompass battlefields on 4 continents.
8
Immediately after the end of the Revolution, the most popular public ritual in the United States became
Washington’s birthday.
Independence Day.
Christmas.
the anniversary of Lexington and Concord.
9
The news of Yorktown inspired the British to
Walk away from currently ongoing negotiations
End the war.
Send Naval Forces toPhiladelphia
Remove George III
10
John Locke’s contract theory of government argued that
The only legitimate governments allow all adults to vote.
Men have certain rights including life, liberty &property.
Governments were formed when strong men seizedd authority
Kings have a divine right to rule if their subjects prosper.
11
Which of the following statements about the 1765 Stamp Act is accurate?
They imposed revenue stamps on virtually all legal & commercial documents.
Colonial Assemblies generally want along with it.
Most colonies apart from Massachusetts supported it.
It directly affected only a few Americans.
12
Which of the following Which statement accurately describes Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence
It lacked any mention of the African slave trade.
It recognized Native American land claims
It went on to receive only a few signatures, even in its final version.
It listed objections to British actions
13
The Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution, lacked a provision that
Native Americans would be protected by and have a voice in the new nation.
Florida would be given to Spain.
The Mississippi River would be recognized as the western boundary of the US
The thirteen colonies would be considered independent.
14
As a punishment for the destruction of a ship load of tea in Boston Harbor, Parliament imposed:
The Minute Men Act
The Coercive Acts
The Tea Act
The British East India Act
15
In 1766, in response to American protests, Parliament
Gave Americans representation in the House of Commons.
Issued an official apology to the American Colonies
Repealed the Stamp Act.
Removed British troops from the colonies
16
Chancellor of the Exchequer who in an effort to pay off England's huge war debt proposed the Stamp Tax
Isaac Barré
King George III
George Grenville
Benjamin Rush
17
Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Saratoga?
A new invasion of Canada
Serious peace negotiations with the British
The greatest loss the Americans had ever suffered
France’s entry on the American side
18
The British army under Cornwallis at Yorktown
Was well supplied and, due to the number of troops supplied.
Was too small and weak to escape from a trap by combined French and America
Was able to make a Naval escape to New York .
Defeated a larger if poorly led French army .
19
In late December 1776, George Washington was able to reverse American fortunes by
Convincing both France & Spain to enter the conflict
Recapturing New York City
Winning battles at Trenton and Princeton.
Giving his troops permission to “hibernate” for the winter.
20
Why did the British shift their strategic focus to their military effort in the South?
They wanted to protect their settlements in Florida a the Caribbean
The troops hated the frigid conditions of Canada.
They believed that Loyalists were more numerous in the South
To preserve the tobacco crop.
21
A “writ of assistance” was
A legal order guaranteeing trial by jury.
A summons requiring colonial leaders to return to Britain immediately.
A blanket search warrant that did not need to specify a place or reason.
An exchange-rate strategy merchants often used
22
During the period of the Revolution, an enslaved person might gain his freedom by
Joining the British army.
Suing for freedom in local courts.
Appealing to George Washington.
Earning a trade in the South.
23
These acts placed new duties on lead, paper, glass, tea, paint and also gave customs collectors great power.
The Townshend Acts
The Newport Acts
The Trade Regulation Acts
The London Acts
24
In his pamphlet " Common Sense," Thomas Paine presented the argument that
It made economic sense to stay with Britain.
It was not logical for a Continent to be ruled by an Island.
The English monarchy was the logical tie between the colonies and England.
Keeping the peace with England was paramount.
25
Coming to power toward the end of the French & Indian War who said "I know I can save this country and on one else can"?
Louis-Joseph Marquis de Montcalm?
Was it General Edward Bradock?
General James Wolfe?
William Pitt?
26
The major objective of the Tea Act of 1773 was to
Enrich Lord North and his cronies.
Bail out the East India Company.
Punish American tea importers.
Stimulate England’s home economy.
27
With the end of the war, many Americans viewed the United States as a
A future imperial power.
Nation with a special destiny.
A North American extension of Europe.
A
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1. Early revolutionary activities in the American colonies were principally motivated by opposition to
Taxes imposed without the consent of Colonial Legislatures.
Terms of the treaty ending the French & Indian War.
King George III’s efforts to promote religious reform
Continued British support for the slave trade.

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