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The Colonies - Mercantilism and The French & Indian War
The Colonies - Mercantilism and The French & Indian War
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1
Who fought the French and Indian War?
England and France
England and Spain
France and Indian Tribes
England and Indian Tribes
2
Why did the British government and the colonial assemblies reject the Albany Plan of Union?
The French were no longer a threat.
The structure was flawed.
Too little power for the other.
Too much power to the other.
3
According to Mercantilism, why were colonies established?
To develop manufacturing centers.
All of these
To make the mother county rich.
To provide a new place to settle for growing populations.
4
What was the British policy of salutary neglect?
None of these
British avoided strict enforcement of mercantile laws.
British strictly enforced mercantile laws.
Encouraged manufacturing in the colonies.
5
What territory did England receive from France in the Treaty of Paris of 1763?
None of these
The Ohio Valley
Both of these
Florida
6
What was the intended message of this political cartoon?
Snake stew is delicious!
Unity will bring strength to the colonies.
The colonies should act independently to move forward.
New England colonies were more powerful than the rest.
7
How did the British view the colonial military effort after the French and Indian War?
Negatively
Positively
Indifferent
8
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
A branch of the British Parliament in the colonies.
An alliance of Native tribes in upstate N.Y.
A movement to unite the colonies due to the French threat.
A plan to increase trade with foreign nations.
9
What did the colonists push for when the policy of salutary neglect was abandoned?
None of these
Political independence
Economic and political independence.
Economic independence.
10
How were the British able to turn the tide of the war in their favor?
All of these
Overwhelming support from colonial militias.
Effective leadership of the new Prime Minister, William Pitt
Funds raised by colonial assemblies to help finance the war.
11
Identify the negative aspect of British mercantile policies.
Decline of the colonial shipbuilding industry.
Restricted the natural economic growth of the colonies.
No market for colonial products
No trade advantages with British possessions.
12
Each of the following were part of the British Navigation Acts
except
The colonies could only trade directly with England & Spain.
Imports had to go through English ports first
Trade could only be carried in English or colonial ships.
Tobacco could only be exported to England.
13
What territory was the French and Indian War fought over?
The Ohio Valley
Canada
Florida and the Gulf coast
The Louisiana Territory
14
During which period did the economic systems of Capitalism and Socialism emerge?
The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
The Dark Ages
The Renaissance
15
Who is the greatest History teacher in the world!
Not Ms. Hayek
Ms. Hayek
16
Britain had the advantage over the French in all of the following areas
except
Control of the seas
Economy
Native American relations
Political Structure
17
All were positive aspects of British mercantile policies
except
Trade advantages with British possessions.
Restricted the natural economic growth of the colonies.
Growth of the colonial shipbuilding industry.
Steady market for colonial products
18
How did the colonists go against aiding the British in the French and Indian War?
Colonies refused to raise taxes to support the war effort.
Militias refused to leave their own colony.
Many colonists continued to illegally trade with Canada.
All of these
19
According to Mercantilism, what was the purpose of colonies?
None of these
To provide a new place to settle for growing populations.
To provide manufactured goods for markets in Europe.
To provide raw materials and serve as a market for goods.
20
In what way(s) did France increase her influence in North America in the 18th century?
None of these
Both of these
Built forts and trading posts.
Established Christian missions
21
How did the British feel about the colonies after the French and Indian War?
They should allow the colonists to defend themselves.
They should tighten up its control.
To dissolve all colonial assemblies.
Should allow all decisions to be made in colonial assemblies
22
According to Mercantilism, what was the basis for a country's political and military power?
All of these
Trade
Colonies
Wealth
23
During which period did the economic system of mercantilism emerge?
The Renaissance
The Dark Ages
The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
24
What was the colonial view of their own military performance after the French and Indian War?
Negative
Positive
Indifferent
25
According to mercantilism, how could a nation maintain a favorable balance of trade?
Avoid foreign trade
Import and export the same
Import more than export
Export more than import
