How do Natural Rights as described in the Declaration of Independence differ from other rights?

People are born with natural rights

Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?

harsh winters and rocky, hilly land

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

The British government had a large war debt

How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

It encouraged the ideas of liberty and equality.

What was the effect of the booklet Common Sense on the colonies?

convinced colonists they should declare independence

Which of these describes an indentured servant?

Jonathon worked for a farmer without pay to pay a debt.

What did the colonists resent MOST about the Stamp Act?

They had no representatives to vote on the tax.

In which way did Great Britain increase its control of the colonies?

required colonists to pay taxes

What happened to the Roanoke colony after the summer of 1587?

Colonists abandoned the site for reasons that are a mystery

Why was the Toleration Act of 1649 significant to America’s development?

1st law passed in colonies supporting religious tolerance

What was the social impact of the Great Awakening?

It unified various groups of Americans who shared evangelical beliefs.

How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?

It was ruled by a British-appointed governor.

How does the fact that New England had plenty of forests connect to the impt of shipbuilding ?

the supply of wood enabled builders to keep up with demand

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

To attempt for peace terms between Americans and British.

Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?

Many goals, including making money and religious faith

According to this passage, how are natural laws different from the laws imposed by Britain?

Natural laws share a sense of humanity over written laws

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

They hoped independence would lead to freedom.

In a draft of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson charged the king with violating the “sacred rights of life....

it was an unimportant issue in the colonies.

Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?

The hardest part was clearly the land of trees.

The Minutemen captain at Lexington yelled, “Don’t fire unless fired upon” because he wanted to

defend against attack, not start a war.

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

The expected the same rights as English citizens

The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document

conveyed a message that was not consistent with slavery.

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1
How do Natural Rights as described in the Declaration of Independence differ from other rights?
People can vote to choose natural rights
People are born with natural rights
Natural rights come from the government
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
2
Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?
long, hot summers and mild winters
broad coastal plains and fertile soil
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands
3
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the church leaders
the elected assembly
the English governor
the king of England
4
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
lack of resources
lack of concern for education
religious differences
lack of teachers
5
Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
The British government had a large war debt
The colonists could move west of the Appalachian Mountains
The colonists were given their independence
The British government stayed out of colonial politics
6
Look at the men who are shooting in the first engraving. Which group of people do these men represent?
Parliament
British
Loyalists
Patriots
7
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
Loyalists
British soldiers
Patriots
American Indians
8
The political ideas of which event shaped the English Bill of Rights?
the Great Awakening
the Enlightenment
the French and Indian War
the Glorious Revolution
9
Who was the firstEuropean to find the Mississippi River in 1541?
Jacques Marquette
Samuel de Champlain
Jacques Cartier
Hernando de Soto
10
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes.
It established an army.
It created anti-colonial sentiment.
It encouraged the ideas of liberty and equality.
11
To which of the following events are the two Paul Revere engravings referring?
Proclamation of 1763
French and Indian War
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
12
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
inexperienced soldiers
weak leadership
13
What was the effect of the booklet Common Sense on the colonies?
convinced colonists to stay loyal to the king
convinced colonists to try to talk to the king
convinced colonists they should declare independence
confused colonists with big words
14
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Cecilia made and sold candles to wealthy landowners.
Samuel paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops.
Jonathon worked for a farmer without pay to pay a debt.
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook.
15
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from...
Parliament.
the king.
God.
the governed (people).
16
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies
Self-Government
Political Parties
Monarchy
Parliament
17
Which of these did the colonists consider an act of tyranny?
The First Continental Congress
The French and INdian War
The Boston Tea Party
The Proclamation of 1763
18
What did the colonists resent MOST about the Stamp Act?
People in Great Britain were taxed only on property.
People in Great Britain did not pay taxes.
They had no representatives to vote on the tax.
They didn't believe in taxation.
19
Which of these colonies was most motivated by making a profit?
Virginia
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
20
In which way did Great Britain increase its control of the colonies?
forced colonists to work for the govt
required colonists to pay taxes
took away colonists' land
demanded that colonists join the army
21
Why did the London Company send settlers to Virginia?
make peace with N. American
start moneymaking colony
establish fur trading post
create maps of the area
22
The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770, in order to...?
Create trouble for the colonists
Warn of a deadly disease in the city
Create anti-British sentiment
Describe the truth about what happened
23
Poor Richards Almanac was written by
Ben Franklin
John Locks
Thomas Jefferson
Peter Zenger
24
Which of these describes the Separatists?
They were wealthy English investors
They shared a common occupation
They shared religious beliefs
They were English Soldiers
25
Which of these colonies is most likely pictured in this illustration?
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Maryland
Virginia
26
Which of these became the name of New Netherland after the English took it over in 1664?
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New York
New England
27
What happened to the Roanoke colony after the summer of 1587?
The colonists celebrated the first English birth
The colonists were assaulted by local Native Americans
The colonists went back to England
Colonists abandoned the site for reasons that are a mystery
28
Why was the Toleration Act of 1649 significant to America’s development?
1st law to allow religious leaders to mandate one religion.
It emphasized the authority of the English monarchs.
1st law passed in colonies supporting religious tolerance
Example of how a representative democracy can pass fair laws
29
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
To become wealthy landowners.
To read the Bible
To become political leaders
30
What was the social impact of the Great Awakening?
It deepened misunderstandings between American Indians, slaves, and white s
It led ministers to condemn non-believers and non-established religions
It unified various groups of Americans who shared evangelical beliefs.
It strengthened the cultural authority of the upper-class colonists.
31
Which of these belongs in place of the question mark in the diagram below?
boycott of British goods
expansion of the British Empire
Proclamation of 1763
French and Indian War
32
James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by
religious Separatists.
English debtors.
wealthy businesspeople.
indentured servants.
33
How did the government of New York differ from the other colonies?
It was self-governed.
It was ruled by a British-appointed governor.
It was led by a powerful general assembly.
It was ruled by religious leaders.
34
How does the fact that New England had plenty of forests connect to the impt of shipbuilding ?
there were beavers that ate the wood
the supply of wood enabled builders to keep up with demand
the Native Americans did not allow shipbuilding
35
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
To establish surrender terms by the Americans.
To petition against British taxation policies.
To declare independence from Britain
To attempt for peace terms between Americans and British.
36
To Great Britain, how was signing of the Declaration of Independence viewed?
an act of loyalty.
an act of insanity.
an act of treason.
an act of bravery.
37
Which of these documents is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
The Bible
The Constitution
The Gettysburg Address
38
Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?
Founded by busnessment who wanted to make money
Many goals, including making money and religious faith
to provide a new start for people from all of Europe
They were founded by Puritans, Quakers and Catholics
39
Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?
general assemblies
religious freedom
self-government
tobacco plantations
40
What was an important economic activity of both the French and Dutch settlements?
sugar cane farming
fur trade
tobacco farming
slave trade
41
According to this passage, how are natural laws different from the laws imposed by Britain?
Natural laws do not restrict a government from taxing people
Natural laws share a sense of humanity over written laws
Natural laws allow a nation's citizens to obtain power
Natural laws rely on a more complicated system of government
42
What decision was made at the Second Continental Congress
to declare war on Great Britain
to form an army
to demand a repeal of the Tea Act
to make a gesture of peace
43
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
They had excellent military skills.
They were generously paid to join the army.
They hoped independence would lead to freedom.
They blamed Great Britain
44
In a draft of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson charged the king with violating the “sacred rights of life....
it might offend merchants who profited from the slave trade.
it might lead to demands to free slaves.
it was an unimportant issue in the colonies.
it was unfair to blame the king for enslaving Africans.
45
Which groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?
American Indians
Spain
Great Britain
France
46
What type of document gave settlers permission to start a colony?
a deed
a title
a charter
a lease
47
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms?
Colonial farms bought everything they needed from others
Most colonial farms were large with several houses
Farmer spend several hours each day playing cards
The hardest part was clearly the land of trees.
48
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
Unfamiliar Territory
Supply Shortages
Weak Commander
Long Travel Distances
49
The Minutemen captain at Lexington yelled, “Don’t fire unless fired upon” because he wanted to
reserve ammunition for future conflicts.
defend against attack, not start a war.
hear the “shot heard ‘round the world.”
lure his enemies peaceably back to Boston.
50
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
the expected to denounce their English citizenship
expected to be able to choose to leadership of Parliment
The expected the same rights as English citizens
The expected to be governed by the English Kind
51
The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document
conveyed a message that was not consistent with slavery.
ensured slaves would have to fight in the Revolution.
proposed passing laws would grant rights to slaves.
said colonial leaders did not believe in legalized slavery.
52
Look at the timeline. Which of these belongs in place of the question mark on the timeline.
Common Sense is published
Declaration of Independence signed
Olive Branch Petition is sent
American Revolution ends
53
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose punishments for crimes
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to petition the king
to determine national holidays
54
In European nations, the practice of carefully controlling trade to create an maintain wealth was called
capitalism
mercantilism
profiteering
brokering
55
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
to avoid battles with the British
to defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
56
Which of these describes the mood in the colonies immediately following Lexington & Concord?
Colonists were willing to fight and die for their rights.
Colonists wanted to move to Great Britain.
Most colonists wantedr to declare war against the British.
Colonists sided with the Loyalists against the Patriots.
57
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
They wanted the Americans to have their independence.
The cost to taxpayers was too high.
The king was unpopular.
They planned to move to America.
58
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
they were welcomed by the American Indians
they were challenged by their environment
they were able to quickly establish a prosperous settlement
the found that the Dutch had already settled there
59
How did Roger Williams’s colony of Providence differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?
American Indians were considered enemies.
Enslaved people were made free.
People of different religious beliefs were welcomed.
Only religious men were allowed to vote.
60
Patrick Henry in a famous speech said “give me liberty, or give me death!” With which group did he identify with?
neutralist
Patriot
Loyalist
none of the above
61
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
The colonies depended on the British government.
The colonies were united into one government.
The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.
The colonies had representation in Parliament.
62
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Parliament was formed with the co-operation of the king.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
The king was overthrown and Parliament kept lawmaking powers
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
63
In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?
It was founded on religious beliefs
It included only Dutch people
It included a diverse population
It was led by an American Indian
64
What was a goal of the First Continental Congress?
to declare war on Great Britain
to bring representatives from Britain and America together
to create taxes that would be acceptable to the Americans
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
65
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
The king was denied power over citizens.
Citizens were able to choose the monarch
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
66
Patrick Henry said " I am not a Virginian, I am an American!" Why did he say this?
To ask colonists to abolish slavery.
To urge colonists to join forces with the Patriots.
To express his anger at his colony of Virginia.
To defend his resistance to violence.
67
Which of these belongs in place of the question mark in the diagram below?
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery.
African Americans who fought were given their freedom.
African Americans were respected and their brave acts rewarded.
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies.
68
Which of these shows cooperation on the part of the colonies?
They all opposed the Declaration of Independence
The Loyalists and Patriots made peace
They came together to form one army
They all believed in the goal of independence
69
What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It ended the Monarchy
It limited the power of the King.
It created the Bill of Rights.
It established a Democracy.
70
What is the most important reason why people began searching for seas routes to Asia in 1400?
To bypass merchants who monopolized Asian Products
Many Europeans had become interested in Asian cultures
Land trade routes became more dangerous than they had been
Direct access to goods in Europe would have increased profit
71
The Continental Army was composed of
Only troops from the New England colonies.
only troops
troops from all of the colonies.
troops from throughout Great Britain
72
Compare Massachusetts and Rhode Island. What did these and all other New England colonies have in common?
They provided financial security.
They were self-governing.
They were settled by Puritans.
They provided religious freedom.
73
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne resigned from his post
European countries came to the aid of America
British troops gained confidence
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
74
Read the quotation, which General Washington read to his soldiers. Which word describes the “summer soldier and sunshine
fighters
traitors
optimists
quitters
75
Which of these colonies offered the most freedom for the people who lived there?
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Georgia
Virginia
76
How did Parliament respond to the colonists’ protests against the Stamp Act?
increased the tax on paper
refused to sell stamps to colonists
repealed the Stamp Act
arrested people who complained
77
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?
He denied the colonists their rights.
He lived far away from the colonies.
He was not elected by Parliament.
He was not born in Great Britain.
78
Which of the following did not happen in reaction to the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Washington’s closest friends fled to Britain because he was a Loyalist.
More than 50,000 Loyalists fled the colonies
Women rallied against being excluded by the claim that “all men are created
the conflict between the ideals of liberty and the practice of slavery.
79
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
as brave soldiers
as ungrateful rebels
as agreeable neighbors
as foreign invaders
80
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
Magna Carta,Great Awakening,English BillOfRights,Parliament
English BillOfRights,Parliament,Magna Carta,Great Awakening
Magna Carta,Parliament,English BillOfRights,Great Awakening
Parliament,English BillOfRights,Magna Carta,Great Awakening
81
Why was George Washington chosen to be a Military Leader?
He had experience
He wanted the role
He was highly educated
He was very wealthy
82
Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won decisively.
The militia won by a narrow margin.
The British won but suffered many losses.
The militia surrendered to the British.
83
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
insufficient supplies
poor leadership
understaffed army
poorly trained soldiers
84
The English Bill of Rights was important because it
limited the monarchy and increased the power of Parliament
reinforced the theory of divine right monarchies
encouraged the expansion of colonies in America
decreased the rights of citizens
85
The Middle Passage refers to
a system of trade between the colonies.
a step in climbing the social ladder
the ocean crossing of enlaved Africans
the route taken to reach NY
86
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The King was unpopular
Showed Americans they could defeat the British
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
Hessians joined American army
87
The Mayflower Compact could best be described as a/an...
basic agreement requiringcolonists to obey Virginia law.
detailed list of reasons Pilgrims left England for America.
trade contract betweenGB and merchants in Virginia colony.
early attempt atself-government in the English colonies.
88
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening
People have lost their faith
Women are not as educated as men
Farm life is better than city life
success comes from making money
89
Which group felt the colonies did not need independence?
Loyalist
Nationalist
Granger
Patriots
90
Who proposed the Toleration Act of 1649 and why?
The Puritans to allow men to vote in their colony
The British to restore order to Massachusetts
Nathaniel Bacon to prevent Naive Americans from rebelling
Lord Baltimore to ban religious restrictions on Christians
91
Which of these belongs in place of the question mark in the diagram below?
the Boston Massacre
the Proclamation of 1763
the Intolerable Acts
the Stamp Act
92
Which of these best describes how the colonists viewed themselves in 1774?
They saw themselves as united under the British govenment
They saw themselves as people of their own seprate colonies
They saw themselves as dependant in the king
They saw themselves as united Americans
93
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
The colonial militia was no match for the well trained Brits
Colonists were willing to fight to governmen themselves
British troops were eager to start a war with the colonies..
The British soldiers were fearful of the colonial militia
94
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Laws were written to abolish slavery
It expanded throughout the colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
95
Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?
It was required by law.
Africans were more willing to work.
It provided a permanent source of labor.
Africa was closer than Europe.
96
What event helped end the conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?
The discovery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
The marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe
The arrival of Captain John Smith
All answers are True.
97
What have some historians called minister Thomas Hooker?
"the father of American democracy"
"the fundamental leader of Connecticut"
"a member of God's "elect""
"the best in the Society of Friends"
98
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
The leaders of the colonies decided what the people would do
They all had different reasons for settling in North America
People with specific skills settled in each area
The regions had different geographies and resources
99
Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
British soldiers
African slaves
American colonists
American Indians
100
The Declaration of Independence was written because
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
The Patriots wanted to separate from the Loyalists
The Loyalists wanted King George to visit the colonies.
King George wanted to please the Colonists.

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