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7th Grade Unit 2 Exam
7th Grade Unit 2 Exam
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Factors leading up to the American Revolution and the American Revolution
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The Proclamation line was created by the King of England to stop colonists from living in the Ohio River Valley
False
True
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16) What was one major advantage the American militia had over the British Redcoats during the American Revolution?
They had better ships and supplies
They had superior cannon fire
They had more experienced fighters than then the British
They had knowledge of the terrain and something worth fighting for
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2) What was one major effect of the French and Indian on the colonies?
Natives lived with colonists peacefully
Colonist got to live on the land
Redcoats went back to England
Taxes were passed on the colonies by England to pay back war debt
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9) What is a Loyalist?
Someone who will never betray their friend when they get into a fight
Someone who support the British
Someone who supports Independence for the American colonies
Someone who continues to buy their favorite tea from the same store
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12) What is the purpose of the Quartering Act?
To forcibly house and feed Redcoats in the homes of colonists
To give out quarters out to every colonist
To allow colonists to trade freely with whoever they want
To expand the colonists' freedom to speak against the King
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19) Why was The Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point?
Because the Americans built a navy to destroy British ships
After beating the Recoats, France was convinced to help Americans
Because George Washington devised a sneak attack
Because Native Americans abandoned the war
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1) What was one of the major reasons for the start of the French and Indian War?
To expand the religious freedom of colonists
To gain an advantage over Spain
The colonists were angry about the House Tax
To acquire new land in the Ohio River Valley
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4) The Stamp Act was a Tax on what...?
A tax on all items that are made in France
Any male that was sent back to England for work
A tax on hand made clothing
A tax on all paper goods such as newspapers, stamps, playing cards
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Propaganda is used to persuade public opinion by telling half truths and biased information
False
True
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The purpose of Paul Revere's "Boston Massacre" was to show the colonists how they can become good artists
True
False
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20) After the war was over the American colonies were back under English control
True
False
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6) How do you define the word "Massacre"?
A mass execution of criminals
A riot
A large gathering of people peacefully protesting
A mass killing of innocent people
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In response to the Boston tea Party England passed the Intolerable Acts. Why were the acts considered intolerable?
Because they were meant to punish the colonies for dumping the tea
Because the king wanted to show them who was boss
Because they caused physical pain
Because people like to complain
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17) What was one major advantage the Redcoats had over the American militia during the American Revolution?
They had knowledge of the land
They outnumbered them with more experienced and well trained soldiers
They had the support of France
They fought really hard for King George
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14) Lexington and Concord is most famously known as...?
"The Shot Heard Around The World"
"The end of the reign of King George"
"The best hat makers in town"
"The place to buy the best cattle"
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3 colonial leaders that were in support of colonial Independence from Great Britain were Washington, Jefferson and ..
Red Coats
King George
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
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The primary author of the Declaration of Independence was King George
False
True
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The Boston tea party was one of the most famous boycotts in American history. What does Boycott mean?
To protest by refusing to buy and product or service
A letter that you write to the government
Someone who sleeps on the floor
A place where people get together and drink tea
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Men at Valley Forge rallied together through brutal conditions and overcame disease, starvation and despair
False
True
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8) What is a Patriot?
Someone who sings songs in the shower
Someone who supports the British
Someone who supports Independence for the American colonies
Someone who is actively fighting against their country
