The main reason that Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to_

avoid conflicts between American colonists and Indians

Why were the colonists angered by issuance of the Proclamation of 1763?

it limited their freedom to move west

Which statement is most consistent with the views of Samuel Adams?

Taxation without representation is tyranny

The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to_

state colonists' reasons for separating from Great Britain

According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to_

protect the rights of individuals

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1
The phrase "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" was used to identify__
economic rights
states rights
unalienable rights
legal rights
2
The main reason that Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to_
protect the French Catholics of Quebec
allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region
avoid conflicts between American colonists and Indians
make profits selling land west of the Appalachian Mountains
3
Which geographic feature served as the western boundary for colonies before Revolutionary War?
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
4
Which document included idea that people have a right to overthrow a government that oppresses?
Proclamation of 1763
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
5
Why were the colonists angered by issuance of the Proclamation of 1763?
it promoted raids by Native American Indians
It gave territory in Florida to France
it limited their freedom to move west
it took too much land from Canada
6
The colonists used the phrase "No taxation without representation" to express their need for_
economic interdependence
Parliamentary supremacy
the consent of the governed
mercantilism
7
Which statement is most consistent with the views of Samuel Adams?
Taxation without representation is tyranny
colonists should be grateful to be part of British Empire
Citizens, under British rule, should support King George III
English King deserves respect and loyalty from his subjects
8
The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to_
force Spain to support the Revolutionary War
declare war on Great Britain
state colonists' reasons for separating from Great Britain
convince Great Britain to abolish slavery
9
According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to_
ensure the stability of a country's economy
protect a nation from foreign invasions
protect the rights of individuals
provide strong military leadership

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