Which is an example of market activities in colonial America?

selling indigo to English merchants

According to the Declaration of Independence, which was a cause of the American Revolution?

The presence of the British army in the colonies

To make land in North America more usable, the colonists...

cut down trees to clear land for farming

Why was the United States Constitution written?

to provide a set of ideas and rules for the government

George Washington had the high grounds at Valley Forge. What effect did this have?

It prevented the British from making surprise attacks

How did colonists show their dislike for British rule?

They tossed tea into Boston Harbor

Which of the following is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

freedom from unreasonable searches and seisures

What role did Sam Adams have in the Boston Tea Party?

He organized the destruction of British tea

According to the Declaration of Independence, a cause of the American Revolution was...

King George III created unfair policies

According to the Declaration of Independence, one of the causes of the American Revolution was

Taxing colonies without their consent

In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense." What effect did it have on American colonists?

Inspired colonists to demand independence

Which best describe life in a New England colony?

most people were involved in farming.

How did Mercy Otis Warren help the patriots during the American Revolution?

She wrote poems and plays supporting the Revolution

Which was a result of the American Revolution?

adopting the Articles of Confederation

George Washington's battle at Trenton was influenced by the Delaware River because it...

provided a route for a surprise attack

Colonists in North America began to oppose British rule by...

Refusing to buy products taxed by the British government

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1
The Stamp Act required the Americans to pay a tax on...
Metal
Food
Paper
Clothes
2
Which was a major shipbuilding region of the colonies?
southern
northeast
middle
southwest
3
Which is an example of market activities in colonial America?
donating money to the church
selling indigo to English merchants
paying taxes to the government
banks loaning money without interest
4
Which best describes the artistic contributions of Phyllis Wheatley?
she was a painter
she was a silversmith
she was a poet
she was a musician
5
According to the Declaration of Independence, which was a cause of the American Revolution?
laws against religious practices
The presence of the British army in the colonies
Indians joining the British navy
bans on voyages to other countries
6
To make land in North America more usable, the colonists...
flooded land to fertilize soil
cut down trees to clear land for farming
planted forests to sell timber to Europe
built terraces to prevent soil erotion
7
Why was the United States Constitution written?
to limit the power of new monarchs
to declare the U.S. independent from England
to provide a set of ideas and rules for the government
to give an equal number of votes to each state
8
The Boston Massacre occurred between which two groups?
Native Americans and colonists
British Soldiers and colonists
French soldiers and British soldiers
French soldiers and Native Americans
9
George Washington had the high grounds at Valley Forge. What effect did this have?
It reduced the harshness of winter
It provided the Continental Army with fresh food
It gave access to soldiers' families on weekends
It prevented the British from making surprise attacks
10
Which was one of the thirteen colonies?
Florida
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
New Mexico
11
According to the Preamble, which is a purpose of the national government?
to give more power to the president
to create a system of checks and balances
to ensure peace in the country
to give equal power to federal and local government
12
According to the Preamble of the Constitution, one duty of our government is to...
increase the size of the country
provide jobs for all people
defend the people
create a national religion
13
How did colonists show their dislike for British rule?
They tossed tea into Boston Harbor
They sent protesters to attack the King's home
They refused to send their children to British schools
The housed British soldiers in their homes
14
Which of the following is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
protection from slavery
gave women the right to vote
the right to vote for 18 year olds
freedom from unreasonable searches and seisures
15
What role did Sam Adams have in the Boston Tea Party?
He organized the destruction of British tea
He helped the British export Tea
He was the governor of Boston
He was the captain of a tea ship
16
What is the term "confederation" meant in the Articles of Confederation?
the power of citizens to change the government
a loose alliance of states
a highly centralized government
the authority of elected representatives
17
According to the Declaration of Independence, a cause of the American Revolution was...
Colonists wanted to be able to farm all land in the Americas
Britain did not support the war with Mexico
People could not travel freely within the colonies
King George III created unfair policies
18
Which was one of the original thirteen colonies?
Florida
Louisiana
West Virginia
Virginia
19
According to the Declaration of Independence, one of the causes of the American Revolution was
Taxing colonies without their consent
Not protecting colonists from Native Americans
British government did not give colonies money
preventing colonists from exploring new territries
20
Who was the leader of the British military during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Charles Cornwallis
Thomas Paine
Thaddeus Kociusko
21
Which is an example of a market economy during the colonial era?
state ownership of factories
a fixed price system
private ownership of farms
sharing of funds and raw materials
22
Money can be used to buy all of the following EXCEPT...
Books
Weather
Food
Clothes
23
Land in the southern colonies tended to be used for...
manufacturing glass
mining iron
growing cash crops
building ships
24
In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense." What effect did it have on American colonists?
Colonists realized benefits of being a British colony
Colonists supported the goals of the British government
Colonists got angry at military troops in England
Inspired colonists to demand independence
25
Which best describe life in a New England colony?
people spent long hours working in steel factories
they traveled by train across the country
Native Americans were used as slaves
most people were involved in farming.
26
How did Mercy Otis Warren help the patriots during the American Revolution?
She wrote poems and plays supporting the Revolution
She wrote the Declaration of Independence
She traveled to other to countries to try to gain allies
She took care of injured soldiers
27
Which was a result of the American Revolution?
opposition to religious freedom
adopting the Articles of Confederation
war between the colonists and Native Americans
founding of Jamestown in Virginia
28
George Washington's battle at Trenton was influenced by the Delaware River because it...
provided a route for a surprise attack
caused many boats to sink
provided a defense for the British
caused the battle to be delayed
29
Colonists in North America began to oppose British rule by...
establishing trade with Native Americans
Refusing to buy products taxed by the British government
Moving to other European countries
voting to remove the king from the throne
30
People in New England took an active role in self government by...
traveling by train across the country
fighting with local Native Americans
attending town meetings
practicing their religion freely

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