Which best describes The Proclamation of 1763?

Prevented the colonists from moving West

What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?

They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them

Which best describes the TWO British objectives in their plan to invade Boston?

Arrest John Hancock, Sam Adams, & seize weapons in Concord

Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot?

“We want representation in Parliament!”

Which best describes The Quartering Act?

Forced colonists to provide shelter & food to British

Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?

Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against the King

The French and Indian War was fought between what two sides?

The French and Indians against the British

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A letter sent to the King asking for 1 last chance at peace

Which is NOT an outcome of the French and Indian War?

Everything east of the Mississippi belonged to the French

What 3 rights did Thomas Jefferson say all men had in the Declaration of Independence ?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George’s view?

We are in debt – we must do all we can to avoid another war.

Which best describes The Townsend Acts?

Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea

Which best describes The Stamp Act Congress?

Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act

In the Declaration of Independence, how did Jefferson show that the King was unfit to be King?

He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms

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1
enlightenment thinker known for "The Social Contract", people choose the rulers, democracy
Rousseau
Captain Jack Sparrow
King George III
Voltaire
2
Which best describes The Proclamation of 1763?
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Allowed solders to stay in colonist homes
Forced colonists to pay taxes on tea, paper, paint & glass
Required the colonists to pay taxes on their homes
3
What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?
They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them
They taxed on a variety of products
They were unable to move West
The colonists wanted to have more money
4
Which best describes the TWO British objectives in their plan to invade Boston?
Arrest John Hancock, Sam Adams, & seize weapons in Concord
Arrest all Loyalists & make them give free food to colonists
Steal the weapons from the colonists and spread smallpox
Stop Thomas Paine from publishing "Sense and Sensibility"
5
The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at
Lexington and Concord
Boston and Philadelphia
Lexington and Westeros
Boston and Concord
6
Which best describes the Stamp Act?
Required a royal “stamp” to be placed on printed documents
Taxed goods like newspapers, magazines, deeds, and wills
All of the above
Placed a tax on all printed goods
7
Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot?
“We want representation in Parliament!”
“These taxes aren’t so bad
“I’ll support the King until I die.”
“Down with the Colonies!”
8
Which best describes The Quartering Act?
None of the above
Forced colonists to give a quarter (25 cents) to the British
Forced colonists to provide shelter & food to British
Taxed all printed materials
9
Who won the French and Indian War?
The French
The British
The Colonists
The Indians
10
Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Harbor was closed until the tea was paid for
More soldiers were sent to the colonies
British would be tried for murder in Britain, not colonies
Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against the King
11
The French and Indian War was fought between what two sides?
The French against the Indians
The British against the Indians
The British and 99% of the Indians against the French
The French and Indians against the British
12
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
document sent to Sons of Liberty stating their next action
A letter sent to the King asking for 1 last chance at peace
A paper that stated when boycotts would be held
A petition started by women that gave them the vote
13
The Second Continental Congress appointed _________________ to lead the Continental Army.
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Sam Adams
George Washington
14
This famous colonist argued that it was “Common Sense” to break away from Great Britain?
George Washington
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
Paul Revere
15
Which is NOT an outcome of the French and Indian War?
Colonists are NOT allowed to go west of the Appalachian Mts
Colonists learned Guerrilla warfare tactics
Great Britain has huge debt and raises taxes on the colonies
Everything east of the Mississippi belonged to the French
16
"Give me liberty, or Give me death” was a famous quote but what American patriot?
John Adams
Sam Adams
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
17
By signing the Declaration, what crime were the colonists committing?
Theft
Murder
Treason
Burglary
18
What 3 rights did Thomas Jefferson say all men had in the Declaration of Independence ?
Life, Property, and the Power to Have a Say
Life, Liberty, and Ownership
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty, and Property
19
The French and Indian war was fought over what disputed land?
The Ohio Valley
The Kentucky Frontier
The Fur Valley
Boston Massachusetts
20
enlightenment thinker influenced the American idea of Life, Liberty & the pursuit of Happiness.
John Crichton
Abraham Lincoln
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
21
Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George’s view?
Now it’s time to ask for peace!
We are in debt – we must do all we can to avoid another war.
Maybe we should ask the French for forgiveness
Let’s attack Spain next!
22
Which best describes The Townsend Acts?
Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea
Taxed all printed paper
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Told the colonies they were subjects of the King & must obey
23
Which best describes The Stamp Act Congress?
Englishmen who enforced the Stamp Act in the colonies
None of the above
Small group of colonists who supported the Stamp Act
Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act
24
What was the main reason the colonies joined w/ the British to fight the French & Indian war?
They hated the natives
They wanted fame
They wanted land
They wanted money
25
A Patriot supports the ______________ and a Loyalist supports the _____________.
King, people
Colonies, Sons of Liberty
Colonies, King
King, colonies
26
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Americans to believe in freedom of speech?
George Washington
Voltaire
Spock
John Locke
27
In the Declaration of Independence, how did Jefferson show that the King was unfit to be King?
He insulted the King in a variety of ways
said that the King was old, he didn’t know what he was doing
said the King was never colonist, & did not understand them
He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms

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Causes of the American Revolution

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Questions 27

Answers

1
enlightenment thinker known for "The Social Contract", people choose the rulers, democracy
Rousseau
Captain Jack Sparrow
King George III
Voltaire
2
Which best describes The Proclamation of 1763?
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Allowed solders to stay in colonist homes
Forced colonists to pay taxes on tea, paper, paint & glass
Required the colonists to pay taxes on their homes
3
What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?
They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them
They taxed on a variety of products
They were unable to move West
The colonists wanted to have more money
4
Which best describes the TWO British objectives in their plan to invade Boston?
Arrest John Hancock, Sam Adams, & seize weapons in Concord
Arrest all Loyalists & make them give free food to colonists
Steal the weapons from the colonists and spread smallpox
Stop Thomas Paine from publishing "Sense and Sensibility"
5
The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at
Lexington and Concord
Boston and Philadelphia
Lexington and Westeros
Boston and Concord
6
Which best describes the Stamp Act?
Required a royal “stamp” to be placed on printed documents
Taxed goods like newspapers, magazines, deeds, and wills
All of the above
Placed a tax on all printed goods
7
Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot?
“We want representation in Parliament!”
“These taxes aren’t so bad
“I’ll support the King until I die.”
“Down with the Colonies!”
8
Which best describes The Quartering Act?
None of the above
Forced colonists to give a quarter (25 cents) to the British
Forced colonists to provide shelter & food to British
Taxed all printed materials
9
Who won the French and Indian War?
The French
The British
The Colonists
The Indians
10
Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Harbor was closed until the tea was paid for
More soldiers were sent to the colonies
British would be tried for murder in Britain, not colonies
Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against the King
11
The French and Indian War was fought between what two sides?
The French against the Indians
The British against the Indians
The British and 99% of the Indians against the French
The French and Indians against the British
12
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
document sent to Sons of Liberty stating their next action
A letter sent to the King asking for 1 last chance at peace
A paper that stated when boycotts would be held
A petition started by women that gave them the vote
13
The Second Continental Congress appointed _________________ to lead the Continental Army.
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Sam Adams
George Washington
14
This famous colonist argued that it was “Common Sense” to break away from Great Britain?
George Washington
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
Paul Revere
15
Which is NOT an outcome of the French and Indian War?
Colonists are NOT allowed to go west of the Appalachian Mts
Colonists learned Guerrilla warfare tactics
Great Britain has huge debt and raises taxes on the colonies
Everything east of the Mississippi belonged to the French
16
"Give me liberty, or Give me death” was a famous quote but what American patriot?
John Adams
Sam Adams
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
17
By signing the Declaration, what crime were the colonists committing?
Theft
Murder
Treason
Burglary
18
What 3 rights did Thomas Jefferson say all men had in the Declaration of Independence ?
Life, Property, and the Power to Have a Say
Life, Liberty, and Ownership
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty, and Property
19
The French and Indian war was fought over what disputed land?
The Ohio Valley
The Kentucky Frontier
The Fur Valley
Boston Massachusetts
20
enlightenment thinker influenced the American idea of Life, Liberty & the pursuit of Happiness.
John Crichton
Abraham Lincoln
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
21
Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George’s view?
Now it’s time to ask for peace!
We are in debt – we must do all we can to avoid another war.
Maybe we should ask the French for forgiveness
Let’s attack Spain next!
22
Which best describes The Townsend Acts?
Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea
Taxed all printed paper
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Told the colonies they were subjects of the King & must obey
23
Which best describes The Stamp Act Congress?
Englishmen who enforced the Stamp Act in the colonies
None of the above
Small group of colonists who supported the Stamp Act
Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act
24
What was the main reason the colonies joined w/ the British to fight the French & Indian war?
They hated the natives
They wanted fame
They wanted land
They wanted money
25
A Patriot supports the ______________ and a Loyalist supports the _____________.
King, people
Colonies, Sons of Liberty
Colonies, King
King, colonies
26
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Americans to believe in freedom of speech?
George Washington
Voltaire
Spock
John Locke
27
In the Declaration of Independence, how did Jefferson show that the King was unfit to be King?
He insulted the King in a variety of ways
said that the King was old, he didn’t know what he was doing
said the King was never colonist, & did not understand them
He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms