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Causes of American Revolution
Causes of American Revolution
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1
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power of government come from?
the royal governor of each colony
God
the consent of the governed
the king
2
You decide to devote all your business to producing ships. Which economic principle is this?
law of supply and demand
voluntary exchange
barter system
specialization
3
Where did the Second Continental Congress meet to adopt the Declaration of Independence?
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
New York
Boston
4
Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
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A MAIN idea of the Declaration of Independence is that...
taxes should not be increased
government shold not interfere in economic activities
government gets its power from the consent of the governed
people cannot rebel against the government anytime they want
6
Caleb signed an agreement to work for a family in exchange for his boat fare to the Americas.
He is a slave
He's an indentured servant
He is an artisan
He is an apprentice
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Declaration of Independence, all of the following are mentioned as "inalienable rights" except
life
pursuit of happiness
liberty
the right to own property
8
Which of the following led to the Sons of Liberty?
the Tea Act
the Intolerable Acts
the Boston Tea Party
the Stamp Act
9
which of the following became known for the words "Give me Liberty or give me death!"
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
10
In economics, the term "opportunity cost" refers to...
export
productivity
an import
a trade off
11
Which statement BEST explains why the French and Indian War helped cause American Revolution
The war caused the French to hate the British.
The war turned the American Indians against the British
British tried to pay off their debt by taxing the colonies.
During the war, a new type of sailing vessel was invented.
12
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are called "inalienable rights." This means that...
they are more precious than freedom of speech
they can be sold or traded
they can never be taken away.
they depend on the governments approval
13
Which of the following BEST explains why tensions between the colonists and England arose?
There was a new king on the English throne.
They disagreed over policies about the American Revolution.
Colonists taxed even though they didn't have representation.
England did not want the colonies to trade with France.
14
The Stamp Act of 1765 taxed all the following EXCEPT...
paint
legal contracts
newspapers
playing cards
15
As punishment for the Boston Tea Party, the British government did which of the following?
threatened to imprison George Washington
passed the Townshend Revenue Act
sent troops to Lexington and Concord
passed the Intolerable Acts
