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The result of salutary neglect ...?
Colonies develop strong tradition of self-government
Convinced colonists to stay loyal to Britain
Colonists moved back to Europe for economic gain
Colonies depend on the British economic growth
2
Why did Washington read the CRISIS to the soldiers?
trying to give up on the troops
trying to inspire the troops
trying to anger the troops
trying to depress the troops
3
The Proclamation of 1763 stated that colonists could not settle west past what?
Great Plains
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
4
The Proclamation of 1763 angered colonists because...?
not allowed west of Appalachian Mountains
not allowed south into Mexico
not allowed west of Mississippi River
not allowed north into Canada
5
Continental Congress appointed who as Commander and Chief of the American Army?
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
George Washington
Samuel Adams
6
What geographical advantage did the colonist have over the British?
they were familiar with the land
they had lots of gold mines
they were protected by swamps
they had control over the Atlantic Ocean
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Which action by the colonists could be an act of civil disobedience?
shooting at the British
paying import taxes
Boston massacre
Boston tea party
8
Why did British change taxes following the French and Indian War?
they needed to pay off war debt
they needed to pay the French
they needed to pay the Indians
they wanted more colonial control
9
A cold winter with little food & water, not enough coats & blankets, describes what event?
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
Yorktown
10
Unalienable Rights are your right as a result of
being human
Being british
being an alien
being in the military
11
American colonists protested the laws passed by the British government because-
colonial leaders wanted to be British citizens
Parliament ignored the colonial of self government
Parliament listened to the colonists
Colonists wanted the British to join them
12
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Valley Forge
Saratoga
Lexington
Bunker Hill
13
Which act, passed by Parliament, placed a tax on printed materials?
Tea Act
Intolerable Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
14
A loyalist was a person who?
Supported Independence from Britain
Wanted to stay loyal to the King
Traded with American merchants
Collected taxes from the colonists
15
What did John Paul Jones do during the Revolution that he was awarded a medal for?
Command a victory at Valley Forge
Was Commander in Chief of Continental Army
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Commanded a victory at sea against British
16
Who would say these words? “. . . give me liberty or give me death!”
Redcoats
Loyalists
British
Patriots
17
Why were colonists unhappy about their representation in the British Parliament?
given land west of Appalachian Mts.
they get to pass laws for colonies
For imposing Taxes without Consent
Got to make goods and sell them
18
The Battle of Saratoga is a turning point of the war because?
Americans were forced to surrender
France formed and alliance with the U.S.
Spain joined the British
British opened American seaports
19
Major result of Treaty of Paris, 1783?
Spain gave up Florida to Britian
Natives got to keep their land
Recognized the U.S. as an Independent Country
Canada was given to France
20
This marked the official END to the American Revolution.
Treaty of Paris
Battle of Yorktown
Valley Forge
Declaration of Independence
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Mercantilism prevented colonists to do what?
making goods and selling them to countries
giving away all of their goods to the poor
develop a strong relationship with natives
importing and taxing goods
