Roger Sherman was kicked out of Massachusetts Bay because

He advocated religious tolerance

Colonists were angered by the Tea Act because

Though tea was cheaper, it was still taxation w/out rep., Colonists were imported/sold tea could not sell tea as cheap

The Boston Massacre was a significant cause of the American Revolution because...

it was the first violent conflict between colonists/British., It was used to persuade many people to the patriot side.

Under Mercantilism colonies

Should be taxed to enrich the mother country, Should trade exclusively with the mother country

The Declaration of Independence was passed

At the 2nd Continental Congress

The Battle of Yorktown played a significant role in the Revolutionary War as

It led to the defeat of Great Britain and the end of the war

One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should

protect the natural rights of its citizens

The French and Indian war is significant because

caused the end of salutary neglect, leading to the Rev. War

The Virginia House of Burgess

Was an example of representative gov't in the colonies.

The Stamp Act Congress is significant because

It was the first national meeting of several of the colonies

The purpose of the Intolerable Acts was to

Punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea party

Thomas Jefferson got several of his ideas for the Declaration of Independence from

Magna Carta, John Locke and the Enlightenment, The English Bill of Rights

What was NOT an effect of the Declaration of Independence?

Slavery was ended throughout the nation

Which statement is most accurate about the movement for independence in the thirteen colonies?

Protests gradually led to demands for independence

The Declaration of Independence affected the Revolutionary War by

Allowing the US to form an alliance with France

The Sugar Act is significant because

It was the first tax placed on the American colonies

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1
Roger Sherman was kicked out of Massachusetts Bay because
He make an alliance with Native Americans
He imposed unfair taxes on the colonists
He attempted to ban slavery in the colony.
He advocated religious tolerance
2
Colonists were angered by the Tea Act because
Though tea was cheaper, it was still taxation w/out rep.
Colonists were imported/sold tea could not sell tea as cheap
The price on tea rose exponentially
It closed the Port of Boston
3
The Boston Massacre was a significant cause of the American Revolution because...
it was the first violent conflict between colonists/British.
It was used to persuade many people to the patriot side.
Boston was burned to the ground
The Revolutionary War started the next month
4
Under Mercantilism colonies
Should spread the religion of the mother country
Should form alliances with new nations
Should be taxed to enrich the mother country
Should trade exclusively with the mother country
5
The Declaration of Independence was passed
At the First Sons of Liberty meeting
At the Stamp Act Congress
At the 2nd Continental Congress
At the 1st Continental Congress
6
The Battle of Yorktown played a significant role in the Revolutionary War as
It was the opening battle of the war.
The American victory convinced France to form an alliance
It convinced the colonists to pass the Declaration of Indep.
It led to the defeat of Great Britain and the end of the war
7
One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should
be granted unlimited power to rule effectively
only be led by educated citizens
guarantee equal wealth among its citizens
protect the natural rights of its citizens
8
The French and Indian war is significant because
Before the war colonists were taxed for the first time
It was the only time England defeated the French in war
caused the end of salutary neglect, leading to the Rev. War
It was the first war in America involving Native Americans
9
The Virginia House of Burgess
was appointed by the King of England
Was an example of representative gov't in the colonies.
Passed the declaration of Independence
Organized the first armed resistance against the British
10
The Stamp Act Congress is significant because
It led directly to the Boston Tea Party
As a result Great Britain agreed to never tax the colonies
It was the first national meeting of several of the colonies
They passed the Declaration of Independence
11
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Southern colonies
Grows tobacco and other cash crops
Cold, harsh climate
Dependence on slave labor
Hierarchical society, ruled by wealthy planters
12
In which colonial would you expect to find the most religious and ethnic diversity?
Massachusetts
New York
Virginia
South Carolina
13
The purpose of the Intolerable Acts was to
Punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea party
Encourage colonists to buy cheap tea
Raise revenue by taxing paper
Encourage the colonists to stop smuggling
14
Thomas Jefferson got several of his ideas for the Declaration of Independence from
Magna Carta
John Locke and the Enlightenment
The English Bill of Rights
The French Declaration of Human Rights
15
What was NOT an effect of the Declaration of Independence?
Slavery was ended throughout the nation
All men were granted the right to vote
The United States could form an alliance with France.
Religious freedom was established in the new nation
16
Where would you find strict strict religious laws and very little religious toleration?
New York
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Virginia
17
Which statement is most accurate about the movement for independence in the thirteen colonies?
The movement for independence first began in the South
The independence movement began in the early 1600s.
Protests gradually led to demands for independence
The King of England gradually gave the colonies independence
18
The Puritans moved to the _______________ colonial region.
North
Middle
South
New England
19
The Declaration of Independence affected the Revolutionary War by
Allowing the US to form an alliance with Spain
Led to the end of the war and the Treaty of Paris
Allowing the US to form an alliance with France
Causing the British to pass the Intolerable Acts against MA
20
Opening battle of the Revolutionary War, where there was the "shot heard round the world"
Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
21
The Sugar Act is significant because
It made sugar too expensive to consume in the colonies
It led to the repeal of the Articles of Confederation
It was the first tax placed on the American colonies
It was the final straw that caused the American Revolution
22
This was a series of Mercantilist laws, passed by Great Britain in 1660s but not enforced.
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
The Coercive Acts
The Navigation Acts

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