Why did the British want to take Concord?

it contained a colonial stockpile of weapons and munitions

Which of the following occurred at Bunker Hill?

the battle showed the Patriots would put up a good fight

Why did Pontiac and other Indian nations rebel against British colonists?

the natives were tired of losing valuable lands to the colonists

What wasn't a cause of the French and Indian War?

continuted conflicts between the French and indigenous tribes

Why was everyone in the film Johnny Tremain concerned with tea?

it was being taxed and the colonists had no say

truth by examining observable facts

Which of the following is NOT a quality of the Age of Reason?

to maintain past traditions and accept them as truth

Why did the Committee provide free legal assistance to Johnny?

they wanted to stop a small act of tyranny

What event was the primary cause of the Boston Massacre?

civilian protests against the Townshend Acts

What is NOT correct about the Daughters of Liberty

they supported the Sugar and Stamp Acts

What best describes John Locke's philosophy?

all people have unalienable rights

Why did the British pass the Navigation Acts?

ensurethe colonies remained economically loyal to England

Which of the following is NOT an associated outcome of the Boston Massacre?

the colonists respond by tar and feathering British custom agents

What was the major point of Thomas Paine's essay Common Sense?

reconciliation with Great Britain wasn't possible

Which of the following did Thomas Paine NOT state in his pamphlet Common Sense?

"we hold these truths to be self-evident, all men are created equal"

Which of the following applies to the Battle of Lexington?

location for "the shot heard 'round the world"

Which of the following was NOT correct about the French and Indian War?

the French were more populous than the British in North America

What was the message for how the British were attacking according to the lanterns?

one if by land, and two if by sea

Which of the following does NOT apply to the "Midnight Riders?"

the riders shouted, "the British are coming"

Why did Johnny want to fix Mr. Lyte's teacup?

he knew the shop needed the money

Which is a true statement about the Boston Massacre?

Paul Revere created a bias engraving of the event

Why does Mr. Lapham disapprove of Johnny's arrogance?

Mr. Lapham is a devout Christian who believes men should be humble

Which is NOT a message Thomas Paine stated in Common Sense?

America should support a monarchy

What would be a reason many viewed the Sugar Act as unpopular?

it was an example of taxation without representation

What was Dr. Warren's reply to Gen. Howe when he asked him and his followers to lay down their weapons?

free men had the right to defend their liberties

What ended salutary neglect in the colonies?

the need to raise revenue to pay British war debts

What is one action Col. Washington took in New France?

he built Fort Necessity in the Ohio River Valley

What was the primary cause of the American Revolutionary War?

no one event is the precise cause, it was the accumulation of many

How did Benjamin Franklin view the colonies with this cartoon?

not united but independent colonies

Why did the Sons of Liberty hold a "Tea Party?"

to protest parliament's regulation of colonial trade

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Unit 2-Revolutionary America (1754-1788)

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1
What was the symbol the Sons of Liberty used in the film Johnny Tremain?
the Liberty Tree
Old North Church
Dont' Tread on Me (Snake)
Eagle
2
Which of the following is NOT a natural right?
Property
Liberty
Employment
Life
3
What criminal act is Johnny Tremain charged with?
burglary
murder
working on the Sabbath
spying
4
Why did the British want to take Concord?
it provided sea access to Boston
it contained a colonial stockpile of weapons and munitions
the bridge leading to the community was needed for British troop movement
it held a strategic location in outer Boston
5
Which of the following occurred at Bunker Hill?
the British ran out of ammo
it was an American victory
the British take the hill the first time
the battle showed the Patriots would put up a good fight
6
Who said "If this be treason, make the most of it," and "give me liberty or give me death."
James Otis
John Adams
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
7
Why did Pontiac and other Indian nations rebel against British colonists?
the natives were tired of losing valuable lands to the colonists
they were opposed to the Proclamation Act of 1763
the British were building forts on their lands
they interrupted their lucrative trade relations with the French
8
What wasn't a cause of the French and Indian War?
continuted conflicts between the French and indigenous tribes
disputes over land claims between the French and British
the British moving into French land claims
both the French and British building forts to defend their land claims
9
When and where does the film Johnny Tremain take place at?
1773-New York City
1776-Boston
1773-Boston
1776-Philadelphia
10
Why was everyone in the film Johnny Tremain concerned with tea?
it was being taxed and the colonists had no say
it wasn't available to the colonists
it was of poor quality and taste
the British ended it's smuggling
11
Which of the following was NOT an idea that impacted the colonies?
Mercantilism
the Great Awakening
the Enlightenment
Socialism
12
What is empiricism?
truth by examining observable facts
truth by applying theories
all are examples of empiricism
truth by trial and error
13
Which of the following is NOT a quality of the Age of Reason?
to discover truth and observe facts
to shed light on the evils of tyranny
to maintain past traditions and accept them as truth
to shape society for good
14
Why did the Committee provide free legal assistance to Johnny?
they knew he was very poor
they wanted to stop a small act of tyranny
they were forced to defend him
they wanted to protest the British
15
What event was the primary cause of the Boston Massacre?
increased military presence in the city of Boston
fines levied against John Hancock for illegal shipping
the dumping of tea in Boston Harbor
civilian protests against the Townshend Acts
16
What is NOT correct about the Daughters of Liberty
they worked closely with the Sons of Liberty
they urged Americans to buy domestic goods first
they supported the Sugar and Stamp Acts
they promoted women's equality
17
What best describes John Locke's philosophy?
ridicule is man's most potent weapon
government gives us our rights
the majority rules
all people have unalienable rights
18
Which Founding Father spent considerable time studying the European Enlightenment?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
19
Who was considered the most brilliant mind among the Sons of Liberty until his injury?
Dr. Josiah Quincy
James Otis
Martin Brimmer
Joseph Warren
20
Why did the British pass the Navigation Acts?
to collect taxes from the colonies
to protest colonial support for the French in the French andIndian War
ensurethe colonies remained economically loyal to England
to stop the importation of slaves from Africa tothe colonies
21
What did the Townshend Acts do?
restricted movement west of the Appalachian Mountains
required the colonists to house and feed British soldiers in their homes
taxed all imported goods
made it illegal to boycott the sale and use of British goods in America
22
Where did the Sons of Liberty gather?
Old North Church
King's Street
Old North Bridge
Liberty Tree
23
Which of the following is NOT an associated outcome of the Boston Massacre?
the colonists dump British tea into Boston harbor
the British enact the Coercive Acts (e.g., shutdown Boston harbor)
Paul Revere does an engraving of dead colonists caskets
the colonists respond by tar and feathering British custom agents
24
What was the major point of Thomas Paine's essay Common Sense?
reconciliation with Great Britain wasn't possible
America needed kings
the colonies needed to redistribute wealth
an argument for separation of powers
25
Which of the following did Thomas Paine NOT state in his pamphlet Common Sense?
"the problem wasn't taxation, but the king"
"we hold these truths to be self-evident, all men are created equal"
"the king is a royal brute"
"everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation"
26
Which of the following applies to the Battle of Lexington?
second battle of the war
location for "the shot heard 'round the world"
first colonial victory of the war
takes place on a hill overlooking Boston
27
Which of the following was NOT correct about the French and Indian War?
Col. Washington builds Fort Necessity in New France
the French were more populous than the British in North America
the French and British fought each other globally
British colonists began settling in New France
28
What act did the colonists oppose because it limited their movement in America?
the Quartering Act
the Stamp Act
the Proclamation Act of 1763
the Navigation Acts
29
What was the message for how the British were attacking according to the lanterns?
one if by land, and two if by sea
if a lantern was present they would be coming by sea
two if by land, and one if by sea
one if the British weren't coming, two if by land, three if by sea
30
Which of the following does NOT apply to the "Midnight Riders?"
the riders shouted, "the British are coming"
Dawes and Revere begin the ride in Boston
the British came by sea
the planner for the ride was Dr. Warren
31
Which British act did the colonists respond with a boycott?
Proclamation Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
32
Why did Johnny want to fix Mr. Lyte's teacup?
he knew the shop needed the money
the customer was a relative of Johnny
he thought he might become wealthy
he wanted to impress his master
33
Why does Johnny quit his apprenticeship?
he wants to join the Committee and the rebels
he wants to train horses
he wants to see the world
he burned his hand
34
Which is a true statement about the Boston Massacre?
the colonists called it the "Incident on King's Street"
Paul Revere created a bias engraving of the event
the first death was a British soldier
the British soldiers heckled the colonists
35
Who eventually repairs Johnny's hand?
Dr. Joseph Warren
Dr. Josiah Quincy
an unnamed British surgeon
Johnny's hand is never repaired
36
Why does Mr. Lapham disapprove of Johnny's arrogance?
Mr. Lapham is jealous of Johnny's talents
Mr. Lapham is a devout Christian who believes men should be humble
Johnny doesn't have the talent to justify his pride
Mr. Lapham has a strong dislike for Johnny
37
Which is NOT a message Thomas Paine stated in Common Sense?
democracy was needed in the colonies
independence was needed in the colonies
America should support a monarchy
"these are the times that try men's souls"
38
Which of the following occupations does Johnny plan to pursue for a career?
blacksmith
silversmith
printer
accounting
39
What would be a reason many viewed the Sugar Act as unpopular?
smuggling decreased
it was an example of taxation without representation
conflict with Native Americans continued
sugar prices increased
40
What was Dr. Warren's reply to Gen. Howe when he asked him and his followers to lay down their weapons?
free men had the right to defend their liberties
free men had second amendment rights
freedom includes the right to bear arms
if you mean to have war, then let it begin here at this table
41
What ended salutary neglect in the colonies?
the British wanted to punish the colonists for smuggling
the need to raise revenue to pay British war debts
because King George disliked the colonists
the Peace of Paris of 1763 demanded it would end
42
What was Johnny's job with the Sons of Liberty?
to serve as their silversmith
to deliver secret messages
to print publications
to serve as one of their bodyguards
43
Finish this quote, "Liberty is for the ________________."
educated
elderly
masses
young
44
Which of the following real life historical Founding Fathers wasn't present in the film?
Joseph Warren
John Adams
Paul Revere
Sam Adams
45
What is one action Col. Washington took in New France?
he took Quebec for the British
he built Fort Necessity in the Ohio River Valley
he built a roadway from the Appalachians north to Fort Duquesne
he raided an Iroquois Indian village
46
Which indigenous group supported the British during the French and Indian War
Ottawa
Huron
Iroquois
Algonquin
47
What was the primary cause of the American Revolutionary War?
boundary disputes
more colonial unification
ending of British salutary neglect
no one event is the precise cause, it was the accumulation of many
48
Which of the following is NOT found in Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?
private property and the importance of the individual
happiness, freewill, and choice
dividing wealth
life and liberty
49
Which two patriots did the British seek to arrest and likely hang for their acts of treason in Boston?
Sam Adams and John Hancock
Paul Revere and Billy Dawes
Dr. Joseph Warren and John Adams
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
50
How did Benjamin Franklin view the colonies with this cartoon?
like a snake, very crafty
ready for the American Revolution
strongly united
not united but independent colonies
51
Why did the Sons of Liberty hold a "Tea Party?"
to end the British tea monopoly
to protest the high price of British tea
to protest poor quality tea
to protest parliament's regulation of colonial trade
52
Who comes to Johnny's aid after he is arrested?
Dr. Joseph Warren
Paul Revere
Cilla (Priscilla) Lapham
Rab Silsbee
53
Which events happened right after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Second Continental Congress drafts the Olive Branch Petition
all the events happened just after the Battle of Bunker Hill
King George hires 30,000 Hessians
King George rejects the petition
54
Which of the following events is associated with the Battle of Lexington?
all of the events listed are associated with the Battle of Lexington
Paul Revere warned the colonial minutemen of the British coming
it was known as the "shot heard round the world"
John Parker stated..."if they mean to have war, let it begin here"
55
Which of the following was NOT taxed as a part of the Townshend Acts?
paint
fish caught
1ead
paper products
56
What did Paul Revere wait to see before he rode off to warn the farmers about the approaching British?
two distinct lights coming from the Old North Church
the time on the village clock
the first glimmer of light from the Old North Church.
the first of the British boats coming to shore
57
What was the turning point in the relationship between the colonists and the British?
the Treaty of Paris, 1763
the end of the French and Indian War
the Proclamation Act of 1763
the end of salutary neglect
58
What was the paper the Sons of Liberty printed in the film Johnny Tremain?
the Observer
Boston Herald
the Liberty Pole
Common Sense
59
Which of the following is NOT a quality of a republic form of government?
majority rules
individual rights protected
ideal for large and diverse populations
governed by elected officials
60
Whose testimony clears Johnny at his trial?
Mrs. Lapham
Cilla Lapham
Josiah Quincy
Mr. Lyte
61
What did Johnny's mother give to him to show his heritage?
a pitcher
a teacup
a birth certificate
a pendant
62
How does Mr. Jonathan Lyte react when Johnny presents the silver cup as proof of their kinship?
he welcomes Johnny into the family with open arms
he is not happy, but he does shares a part of the Lyte fortune with him
he throws Johnny out of his house because he thinks Johnny is a liar
he accuses Johnny of stealing the cup and has him arrested
63
Which statement is NOT true about the Stamp Act?
the colonists protested the tax and some even wrote letters to Parliament
many custom officials were tarred and feathered
it was an effective tax that benefited everyone
the colonists effectively killed the act through boycotts
64
What did Mr. Otis feel was to be the reason to fight?
to rid Boston of the Redcoats
people should accept democracy
that people throughout the world should have freedom
to end the tyranny of "no taxation without representation"
65
Who defended the British soldiers tried in the Boston Massacre?
John Hancock
Correct response not listed
Thomas Gage
Sam Adams
66
Which character in Johnny Tremain was British or a Loyalist to the British cause?
Mr. Johnathan Lyte
Adm. Montagu
all three are British or British supporters
Gen. William Howe
67
What event resulted in the defeat of the French?
the fall of Quebec
Col. Washington's "bulletproof" miraculous march on Fort Duquesne
the victory at Jumonville Glen
the battle at Fort Necessity
68
What news did Dr. Warren want spread thru the countryside of Boston?
sound the alert to local militias to prepare arms
the Regulars are coming
be on the lookout for the lanterns in the Old North Church
protect the arsenal at Concord and hide Adams and Hancock
69
Who said, “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
Captain John Parker
Gen. George Washington
Sam Adams
Dr. Joseph Warren
70
What did the Second Continental Congress NOT do?
named John Adams Commanding General
made treaties with Native American tribes
setup a post office
established the Continental Army
71
What event occurred last?
the Battle of Bunker Hill takes place
Jefferson publishes the Declaration of Independence
the Second Continental Congress formed
the Battle of Concord happens
72
Why did the Stamp Act Congress form?
to lower the cost of postage stamps
to protest no taxation without representation
because the colonies were opposed to all taxes
to become the first Congress in America
73
Which theme is NOT shown or demonstrated in the film?
equality
humility
coming of age
tolerance of disabilities
74
Who was quoted as saying, "isn't odd, these Indians seem to prefer principal to profits?"
Paul Revere
Major Pitcairn
Sam Adams
Admiral Montagu
75
What land claims did the French have after the French and Indian War?
all of the lands they occupied prior to the start of the war
the settlements along the Mississippi River only
just a few islands in the Caribbean area
just the province of Quebec in Canada
76
Why wasn't Johnny allowed to write down the names of the Committee?
the newspaper would be published too late
it could end up in the wrong hands
the group changed too often
the newspaper was delivered too late

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