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American Revolution - Ch 2
American Revolution - Ch 2
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1
The main cause of the French and Indian War was
a dispute over the rights of Native Americans
a dispute over taxation
the Olive Branch Petition
a dispute over land claims in the Ohio River Valley
2
Prior to the Revolution, which geographic feature served as the western boundary?
Great Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Missouri River
3
The document that made it official that the Revolutionary War was over was called the
Treaty of Washington
Treaty of America
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
4
A major argument for independence found in the Declaration of Independence was that the British
refused to sell products to the Americans
stopped participating in the slave trade
censored American representatives in Parliament
deprived Americans of their natural rights
5
The British benefited from their mercantilist relationship with the American colonies primarily by
buying raw materials from the colonies and selling them finished products
taking large amounts of gold and silver from southern colonies
prohibiting colonists from fishing and fur trading
supporting the growth of colonial industries
6
American colonists showed their opposition to the British taxation and trade restrictions of the 1760s primarily by
purchasing additional products from Native American Indian tribes
supporting the French against the British
boycotting goods from Great Britain
overthrowing the royal governors in most of the colonies
7
Five colonists were killed in what was called a "massacre" when they rioted against the Redcoats in what city?
Boston
Philadelphia
Charleston
New York
8
What was the last battle of the war?
Richmond
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
9
Which group had the most influence on the writers of the Declaration of Independence?
religious leaders of the medieval period
writers of the Renaissance
political leaders in Spain and Portugal
the writers of the enlightenment
10
This law placed taxes on imported goods like tea and legalized writs of assistance.
Declaratory Act
Sugar Act
Townshend Acts
Navigation Act
11
At the end of the Revolutionary War, which geographic feature became the western boundary of the United States?
Rocky Mountains
Rio Grande River
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
12
The main reason for the Proclamation of 1763 was to
avoid conflict between Native Americans and the colonists
avoid conflict between France and Britain
allow Britain to quarter soldiers in colonial homes
tax the colonists to pay for the French and Indian War
13
Primary sources of information about the colonial era would include a
textbook passage about the settlement of Pennsylvania.
television program about the Declaration of Independence.
recent newspaper article commemorating the birth of Patrick Henry.
journal entry by a member of the second Continental Congress.
14
After which battle did the French finally decide to help the Patriots?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Camden
Battle of Saratoga
15
The colonists' slogan, "No taxation without representation", expresses a belief in
free trade.
the supremacy of Parliament.
the consent of the governed.
economic interdependence.
16
An attempt to keep peace between Britain and the colonies was called
the Olive Branch Petition
the Declaration of Independence
the Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition
the Proclamation of 1763
17
This was written by Thomas Paine as motivation to declare independence from Britain.
"Coercive Acts"
"Declaration of Independence"
"The Constitution"
"Common Sense"
18
According to mercantilism, the reason why Britain had colonies was to provide Britain
with raw materials and markets
workers and manufactured goods
military recruits
naval bases
19
One major reason why the colonists developed a sense of independence was due to
Britain sending effective governors to the colonies
a strong military presence in the colonies
colonial representation in Parliament
the British policy of salutary neglect
20
Who was named the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
George Washington
21
Why did Parliament begin taxing the colonists after 1763?
because of the French & Indian War
to pay for the Revolutionary War
to pay for the Colonies
to pay for the British Navy
22
What would become our first plan for government in America?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
23
This was set up to allow British troops to use civilian homes to stay and take up housing.
Townshend Act
Quartering Act
The Constitution
Articles of Confed.
24
The earliest British colonies were established
in the Great Plains
in an arid climate
near the coastline
on offshore islands
25
Which was a weakness for the Patriots during the war?
strong leadership
knowing the terrain
independence
central government was unorganized
26
The British policy of salutary neglect toward its American colonies was based on the desire of Great Britain to
ensure that all mercantile regulations were strictly enforced
encourage manufacturing in the American colonies
treat all English people, including colonists, on an equal basis
benefit from the economic prosperity of the American colonies
27
Which two key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?
direct democracy and equality for women
majority rule and minority rights
consent of the governed and natural rights
universal suffrage and judicial independence
28
The Virginia House of Burgesses is an example of
the first written constitution in America
a representative form of government
the direct election of senators
the practice of the legislative override of a veto
