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The Colonies - Democracy, Mercantilism and The French & Indian War
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1
During which period did the economic systems of Capitalism and Socialism emerge?
The Dark Ages
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
The Renaissance
2
According to Mercantilism, why were colonies established?
All of these
To provide a new place to settle for growing populations.
To develop manufacturing centers.
To make the mother county rich.
3
Each of the following were part of the British Navigation Acts
except
The colonies could only trade directly with England & Spain.
Tobacco could only be exported to England.
Trade could only be carried in English or colonial ships.
Imports had to go through English ports first
4
Which of the following is an example of direct democracy?
Maryland Toleration Act
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Virginia House of Burgesses
The New England Town Meeting
5
During which period did the economic system of mercantilism emerge?
The Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
The Dark Ages
6
How did the colonists go against aiding the British in the French and Indian War?
Militias refused to leave their own colony.
All of these
Colonies refused to raise taxes to support the war effort.
Many colonists continued to illegally trade with Canada.
7
What was the colonial view of their own military performance after the French and Indian War?
Positive
Indifferent
Negative
8
Identify the negative aspect of British mercantile policies.
Decline of the colonial shipbuilding industry.
No market for colonial products
Restricted the natural economic growth of the colonies.
No trade advantages with British possessions.
9
According to Mercantilism, what was the basis for a country's political and military power?
Wealth
All of these
Trade
Colonies
10
What was the intended message of this political cartoon?
New England colonies were more powerful than the rest.
The colonies should act independently to move forward.
Snake stew is delicious!
Unity will bring strength to the colonies.
11
What territory was the French and Indian War fought over?
The Ohio Valley
Florida and the Gulf coast
Canada
The Louisiana Territory
12
How did the British feel about the colonies after the French and Indian War?
They should tighten up its control.
To dissolve all colonial assemblies.
Should allow all decisions to be made in colonial assemblies
They should allow the colonists to defend themselves.
13
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
A movement to unite the colonies due to the French threat.
A plan to increase trade with foreign nations.
An alliance of Native tribes in upstate N.Y.
A branch of the British Parliament in the colonies.
14
What territory did England receive from France in the Treaty of Paris of 1763?
The Ohio Valley
None of these
Both of these
Florida
15
Why did the British government and the colonial assemblies reject the Albany Plan of Union?
Too much power to the other.
The structure was flawed.
The French were no longer a threat.
Too little power for the other.
16
All of the following were undemocratic features of the colonies
except
Religious persecution was widespread.
Only male property owners could vote or hold office.
Women could not vote or hold office.
Slavery was legal in all of the colonies.
17
Why was Roger Williams considered to be a pioneer for religious freedom in the colonies?
He wanted to convert the Native tribes to Christianity.
He argued for the separation of church and state.
He removed religious qualifications in Massachusetts.
All of these.
18
All were positive aspects of British mercantile policies
except
Restricted the natural economic growth of the colonies.
Trade advantages with British possessions.
Growth of the colonial shipbuilding industry.
Steady market for colonial products
19
In what way(s) did France increase her influence in North America in the 18th century?
None of these
Established Christian missions
Both of these
Built forts and trading posts.
20
According to mercantilism, how could a nation maintain a favorable balance of trade?
Export more than import
Avoid foreign trade
Import and export the same
Import more than export
21
What did the colonists push for when the policy of salutary neglect was abandoned?
Political independence
Economic independence.
None of these
Economic and political independence.
22
What is a representative government?
When citizens elect official to represent their ideas.
When citizens participate directly to represent their ideas.
None of these
When an elite group governs without the consent of citizens.
23
Who fought the French and Indian War?
England and Spain
England and France
England and Indian Tribes
France and Indian Tribes
24
How were the British able to turn the tide of the war in their favor?
Overwhelming support from colonial militias.
Funds raised by colonial assemblies to help finance the war.
All of these
Effective leadership of the new Prime Minister, William Pitt
25
How did the British view the colonial military effort after the French and Indian War?
Indifferent
Positively
Negatively
26
The Zenger court case was significant because it encouraged
an end to slavery
religious toleration
the right to protest against the government
greater freedom of the press
27
According to Mercantilism, what was the purpose of colonies?
To provide a new place to settle for growing populations.
To provide manufactured goods for markets in Europe.
None of these
To provide raw materials and serve as a market for goods.
28
Colonial life on the frontier fostered all of the following democratic characteristics,
except
Equality
Self-reliance
Dependency
Progress
29
Who is the greatest History teacher in the world!
Ms. Hayek
Not Ms. Hayek
30
Britain had the advantage over the French in all of the following areas
except
Control of the seas
Native American relations
Economy
Political Structure
31
Why was a diverse population significant for the growth of democracy in the colonies?
Made colonists suspicious of one another.
Promoted tolerance and respect for differences.
None of these.
Both of these.
32
What was the British policy of salutary neglect?
British strictly enforced mercantile laws.
None of these
Encouraged manufacturing in the colonies.
British avoided strict enforcement of mercantile laws.
