Varsity: Causes of the American Revolution

Question 1

The concept of salutary neglect refers to:

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The colonists' desire to maintain their ties with Britain., The British policy of relaxed enforcement of trade regulation

Question 2

This act led to a tax that was put on all molasses imported to the American colonies.

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Sugar Act

Question 3

These colonists remained loyal to England and King George during the Revolution.

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Loyalists

Question 4

Which statement about Bacon's Rebellion is NOT true?

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It prompted Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts

Question 5

The Proclamation Line of 1763 established a western boundary line at which mountain range?

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Appalachian

Question 6

This meeting led to a boycott on British goods as well as creating a list of grievances.

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First Cont. Congress

Question 7

Proclamation Act of 1763

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Denied colonist from migrating west of the proclamation line

Question 8

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine

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challenged the rule of the American Colonies by the King

Question 9

This meeting of delegates adopted the DOI and recognized Washington as its army's General.

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2nd Cont. Congress

Question 10

This phrase states how upset the colonists were that they weren't represented in Parliament.

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No Taxation Without Representation

Question 11

What is the name of this music symbol?

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Whole Note

Question 12

Bacon's Rebellion exemplified

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The growing power of former indentured servants

Question 13

French and Indian War

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British went into debt, French and Indians fought the British, British won

Question 14

This event was sparked by a tax on imported British tea and staged by the Sons of Liberty.

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Boston Tea Party

Question 15

What crop "saved" the settlers of Jamestown?

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tobacco

Question 16

Which event is this video portraying?

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

Question 17

The Battle of Bunker Hill was celebrated because...

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because of the massive casualties they inflicted on Britains

Question 18

This act led to a tax which required a royal stamp on many printed items.

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Stamp Act

Question 19

Colonial life....

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difficult for the colonists

Question 20

This act led to a tax on all tea imported from the Dutch East India company.

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Tea Act

Question 21

This act by Parliament & King George shut down the Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Party.

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Intolerable Act

Question 22

Why did many Americans begin leaving bowls of food outside of their homes on Halloween?

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To satisfy the ghosts so they would not enter the home.

Question 23

Which of the following was NOT a major diff in the colonization strategies of Spain, France, & England in the Americas?

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England promoted religious freedom.

Question 24

Causes of the American Revolution

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Abuse of power and unfair taxing of the colonists

Question 25

All of the following provided motives for English colonization EXCEPT:

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The need for a place to exploit slave labor

Question 26

This monarch felt the American colonies should assume some financial burden and debt.

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King George III

Question 27

This war between the British and French led to British rule in America. (1754-63)

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French and Indian

Question 28

The Boston Tea party was...

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A protest in reaction to the tea tax

Question 29

If you were add up all the numbers sung by Noah Kahan in the song "She Calls Me Back" what is the closest prime number?

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47

Question 30

The tradition of football games on Thanksgiving began in 1934 when the Detroit Lions played:

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Chicago Bears

Question 31

After the Stamp Act was repealed, Parliament passed the Townshend Acts. How did colonists get this repealed?

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They boycotted British goods

Question 32

What is the mouse's name in the Disney movie "Dumbo"?

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Timothy Q. Mouse

Question 33

Mercantilism is an economic system that emphasizes government regulation of trade.

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True

Question 34

In what year did Shore Regional open?

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1962

Question 35

The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was

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colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants

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