What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?

to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain

Why was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut so important?

it was a set of principles making Conn. more democratic

British neglect of political affairs resulted in.....

expansion of representative government

Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?

British Government had a large war debt

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they....

resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?

colonies had assemblies that passed laws

What happened as a direct result of "salutary neglect"?

colonies developed strong tradition of self-government

How did the colonists view themselves in 1774?

citizens of their individual colonies

How did geography influence early economic development of New York,Boston,&Charleston?

long coastlines offered abundant natural resources

When colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord, what was evident?

colonists were willing to fight for right to govern

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1
Which group benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
African Slaves
American colonists
British soldiers
American Indians
2
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
create taxes acceptable to Americans
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
declare war on Great Britain
declare war on Great Britain
3
How were Patriots viewed by the Loyalists?
brave soldiers
friendly neighbors
foreign invaders
ungrateful rebels
4
Why was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut so important?
banned protests against King
it was a set of principles making Conn. more democratic
was a legislative model for Congress
est. largest military unit
5
Who formed the Sons of Liberty?
British soldiers
Patriots
Loyalists
American Indians
6
How did Great Britain respond to Boston Tea Party?
Boston Massacre
issued the Stamp Acts
passed Intolerable Acts
Proclamation of 1763
7
British neglect of political affairs resulted in.....
expansion of representative government
introduction of new taxes
abolishment of slavery
reduction in colonial defense
8
Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
British Government had a large war debt
British government stayed out of colonial politics
colonists were free to move west of Appalachians
colonists were given their independence
9
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they....
resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
feared attacks from American Indians
didn't want to share control of fur trade
wanted to trade freely with foreign nations
10
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
colonies had assemblies that passed laws
colonies depended upon British government
colonies had representation in Parliament
colonies were united into one government
11
Why did the colonists resent the Stamp Act?
didn't believe in any form of taxes
people in Great Britain didn't pay taxes
people were taxed on property only
they had no representation
12
Which of these groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French/Indian War
Spain
France
American Indians
Great Britain
13
How did Parliament respond to protests against Stamp Act?
arrested those who complained
repealed Stamp Act
refused to sell stamps
increased tax
14
How did Great Britain increase control of colonies?
colonists had to pay taxes
demanded they join the army
took away land
forced to work for government
15
What happened as a direct result of "salutary neglect"?
colonies sought economic aid from other countries
colonies refused to participate in system of common defense
colonies developed strong tradition of self-government
proprietary colonies were converted to royal
16
The name "Boston Massacre" was given to the events of Mar. 5, 1770, in order to
warn of a deadly disease in the city
create anti-British sentiment
describe the truth about what happened
create trouble for colonists
17
Which of these did the colonists consider an act of tyranny?
First Continental Congreaa
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War
18
What was the effect of the Townshend Acts?
expansion of the British empire
French and Indian war
boycott of British goods
Proclamation of 1763
19
The men who are shooting represent what group?
Patriots
British soldiers
Loyalists
Parliament
20
Paul Revere engraved two events, what were they in reference too?
Boston Massacre
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War
21
How did the colonists view themselves in 1774?
citizens of their individual colonies
as united Americans
united under British government
dependent on the king
22
How did geography influence early economic development of New York,Boston,&Charleston?
natural harbors provided access to markets
proximity to flooding rivers limited development
long coastlines offered abundant natural resources
extreme climates limited productive activity
23
When colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord, what was evident?
British soldiers were fearful of colonial militia
British troops were eager to start a war
colonial militia was no match for British troops
colonists were willing to fight for right to govern

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