The Proclamation of 1763...

Prevented the colonists from moving West

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence he said that all men had three basic rights– what were they?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George's view:

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

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

“We want representation in Parliament!”

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

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

He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms

The Stamp Act Congress was a …

Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act

Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A letter sent to the King asking for one last chance to make peace

The French and Indian War was fought between what 2 sides?

The French and Indians against the British/Colonists

The Intolerable Acts came after the Boston Tea Party. Which of the following was NOT included in the Intolerable Acts?

Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against King George

The Quartering Act...

Forced colonists to provide shelter and food to British soldiers

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1
The French and Indian War was fought over disputed land. What was the land?
The Kentucky Frontier
The Ohio River Valley
Boston Massachusetts
The Fur Valley
2
The Proclamation of 1763...
Required the colonists to pay taxes on their homes
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Allowed solders to stay in colonist homes
Forced colonists to pay taxes on tea, paper, paint, and glass
3
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence he said that all men had three basic rights– what were they?
Life, Property, and the Power to Have a Say
Life, Liberty, and Property
Life, Liberty, and Ownership
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
4
Following the French and Indian War, which statement best summarizes King George's view:
“Maybe we should ask the French for forgiveness”
“Let’s attack Spain next!”
“We are in great debt – we must do all we can to avoid another war.”
“Now it’s time to ask for peace!”
5
Which of the following statements is most likely to be said by a Patriot:
“We want representation in Parliament!”
“I’ll support the King until I die.”
“These taxes aren’t so bad”
“Down with the Colonies!”
6
What was the real reason the colonists grew so upset with King George?
They were unable to move West
The colonists wanted to have more money
They taxed on a variety of products
They were not given a “say” in the taxes placed upon them
7
This famous colonist author argued that it was “Common Sense” that the colonies break away from Great Britain:
George Washington
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
8
In the Declaration of Independence, how did Jefferson show that King George was unfit to be King?
Since King George was never colonist, he didn’t understand their needs
He insulted the King in a variety of ways
He listed all the ways the King had violated their freedoms
He explained that because was so old, he didn’t know what he was doing
9
The Stamp Act Congress was a …
Small group of colonists who supported the Stamp Act
Group of Englishmen who enforced the Stamp Act in the colonies
Group of colonists who openly opposed the Stamp Act
None of the above
10
The Second Continental Congress appointed _________________ to lead the Continental Army:
Patrick Henry
John Adams
Sam Adams
George Washington
11
The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at:
Lexington and Boston
Boston and Concord
Boston and Philadelphia
Lexington and Concord
12
“Give me liberty, or Give me death” was a famous quote but what American patriot?
Sam Adams
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
John Adams
13
The Townsend Acts...
Taxed all printed paper
Prevented the colonists from moving West
Told the colonies they were subjects of the King and must do as he pleased
Taxed glass, paint, paper, and tea
14
By signing the Declaration, what crime were the colonists committing?
Burglary
Treason
Murder
Theft
15
The Stamp Act...
Required a royal “stamp” to be placed on printed documents
Placed a tax on all printed goods
All of the above
Taxed goods like newspapers, magazines, deeds, and wills
16
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A document sent to all Sons of Liberty stating their next course of action
A paper that stated when boycotts would be held
A petition started by women that gave them a vote in the colonies
A letter sent to the King asking for one last chance to make peace
17
The French and Indian War was fought between what 2 sides?
The French against the Indians
The British against the Indians
The French and Indians against the British/Colonists
The British and 99% of the Indians against the French
18
What was the primary reason the 13 colonies joined with the British to fight this war?
They wanted land
They hated the native people
They wanted money
They wanted fame
19
Who won the French and Indian War?
The British
The Colonists
The French
The Indians
20
The Intolerable Acts came after the Boston Tea Party. 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
Colonists were imprisoned for speaking out against King George
British soldiers accused of murder would stand trial in Britain
21
A Patriot supports the ______________ and a Loyalist supports the _____________.
King, people
Colonies, King
King, colonies
Colonies, Sons of Liberty
22
The Quartering Act...
Forced colonists to give a “quarter” (25 cents) to British soldiers
Forced colonists to provide shelter and food to British soldiers
None of the above
Taxed all printed materials

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