Chapter 1
Why did European colonization increase conflicts between Native Americans and colonists?
A. Colonists gave valuable goods to Native Americans.
B. Colonists settled on land commonly used by Native Americans.
C. Colonists began practicing Native American religions.
D. Colonists assimilated into Native American culture.
B. Colonists settled on land commonly used by Native Americans.
Why did Benjamin Franklin develop the Albany Plan of Union in 1754?
A. He wanted to create an organization that united the 13 colonies
B. He wanted to allow American Indian nations to unite with the 13 colonies
C. He wanted to prevent the France from uniting with the 13 colonies
D. He wanted to build a united American Indian nation that was an ally to the 13 colonies.
A. He wanted to create an organization that united the 13 colonies
How did American colonists use boycotts to achieve their goals in the late 1700s?
A by increasing trade with American Indians
B by decreasing the use of enslaved labor
C by protesting British laws
D. by supporting local businesses
C by protesting British laws
Which historical figure was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
A. John Adams
B. John Hancock
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. George Washington
B. John Hancock
Which historical event forced the British to surrender and lose the American Revolution?
A. Battles of Lexington and Concord
B. colonial camp at Valley Forge
C. Battle of Yorktown
D. midnight ride of Paul Revere
C. Battle of Yorktown
This chart lists severely interactions between American Indians and European colonists during the 1700s.
1. peacefully trading furs between European and American Indian settlements
2. forcing the spread of Christianity into American Indian settlements.
3. improving the diets of colonists in European settlements
4. sharing medical knowledge between European and American Indian settlements.
Which numbered row correctly identifies the cause of conflicts created by colonization during the 1700s?
2. forcing the spread of Christianity into American Indian settlements.
How did the expansion of British colonies into the Ohio Valley impact the European settlements in North America?
A. It helped start the French and Indian War
B. It helped end the American Revolution
C. It decreased taxes on all colonies in North America
D. It decreased support for colonial independence within North America.
A. It helped start the French and Indian War
How did the Proclamation of 1763 cause tension between the colonists in North America and Great Britain?
A. It banned all trade with England
B. It prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
C. It decreased British involvement in governing the colonies
D. It ended the trade of enslaved Africans.
B. It prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
This is a quote from the Declaration of Independence. " All men are created equal". How was the idea expressed in this quote applied to the American government?
A. All people were given equal rights.
B. Only white men were given full rights.
C. Only women were given full rights.
D. All people were denied equal rights.
B. Only white men were given full rights.
Which group helped inspire the American Revolution by acting out against the British?
A. British Redcoats
B. Loyalists
C. Sons of Liberty
D. Tories
C. Sons of Liberty
How did European colonization impact American Indian nations during the 1700s?
Select three that apply.
A. American Indians were forced from their lands
B. European diseases spread throughout American Indian populations
C. American Indian cultures gained political influence
D. American Indian hunting grounds were taken or destroyed.
E. European ideas about democracy changed the shape of American Indian governments.
A. American Indians were forced from their lands
B. European diseases spread throughout American Indian populations
D. American Indian hunting grounds were taken or destroyed.
What was one goal of Benjamin Franklin when writing the Albany Plan of Union?
A to create a colonial government that represented all colonies
B. to declare the colonies independent from Great Britian
C. to prevent the creation of colonial constitutions
D. to increase the power of the British monarchy
A to create a colonial government that represented all colonies
Why did colonial leaders encourage boycotts of certain British goods before the American Revolution?
A. Colonial leaders wanted to decrease competition for resources
B. Colonial leaders made alliances with France and Spain.
C. Colonial leaders disagreed with the use of enslaved labor.
D. Colonial leaders wanted to protest many British laws.
D. Colonial leaders wanted to protest many British laws.
The Declaration of Independence had a direct impact on which historical event?
A. American Revolution
B. Boston Tea Party
C French and Indian War
D. Stamp Act
A. American Revolution
Which event inspired Paul Revere's midnight ride in 1775?
A. The British were attacking the colonies in Massachusetts.
B. The British began trading tea through ports in Massachusetts.
C. The Stamp Act increased the profits of businesses that were in Massachusetts.
D. The French and Indian War ended after a battle in Massachusetts.
A. The British were attacking the colonies in Massachusetts.
How did the relationship between American Indian nations and European colonists change as settlement in North America increased during the 1700s?
A. American Indians assimilated into European cultures.
B. Conflicts increased as American Indians defended their lands from colonization.
C. Tensions decreased as American Indians welcomed European colonists.
D. American Indians developed new technologies.
B. Conflicts increased as American Indians defended their lands from colonization.
What were causes of the French and Indian War? Select two that apply.
A. religious tensions in North America
B. disagreements over trade in North America
C. conflicts over the power of the British monarchy
D. expansion of the British colonies in North America
D. expansion of the British colonies in North America
This is an excerpt from an act passed by Great Britain in 1773. " An act to (give) the commissioners of the treasury (the power) to grant licenses to the East India Company to export tea (tax)-free..." How did colonists react to this act?
A. They purchased large amounts of tea to sell.
B. They sold all of their tea at local markets.
C. They destroyed tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor.
D. They asked local governments to increase taxes on British tea.
C. They destroyed tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important to present-day America?
A. It gave every citizen equal rights regardless of their race.
B. It made the United States a free and independent country.
C. It banned the use of royal monarchies in the United States.
D. It stopped state governments from creating a new nation.
B. It made the United States a free and independent country.
This is an excerpt from a letter written by a woman who observed the Battle of Saratoga. 'On the 17th of October, the (surrender) was carried into effect. The British generals waited upon the American general Horatio Gates, and the (Redcoats) surrendered themselves prisoners of war and laid down their arms." Based on this excerpt, which statement about the Battle of Saratoga is true?
A. The colonial forces were able to retreat from the victorious British.
B. The British were able to take many prisoners after the battle.
C. The colonial forces were able to achieve victory against the British.
D. The British were able to gain control of the war after the battle.
C. The colonial forces were able to achieve victory against the British.
In 1650, the population of American Indians in North America was 2,500,000. In 1750, it was 1,000,000. Based on these differences, how did conflicts caused by European colonization impact American Indian populations?
A. They increased the health of American Indian populations
B. They decreased the American Indian populations.
C. They made American Indian populations more diverse.
D. They allowed American Indian populations to grow.
B. They decreased the American Indian populations.
Benjamin Franklin created the political cartoon "Join or Die". Which cause did this political cartoon ask colonists to support?
A. organizing a committee to manage colonial trade
B. forming a military alliance with France
C. uniting to create a unified colonial government
D. becoming members of the British militia
C. uniting to create a unified colonial government
This is an excerpt from a speech given by Patrick Henry at the Virginia Convention in 1775. " Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of (freedom)?... I know nor what course others may take; but as for me, give liberty or give me death!" This speech helped increase support for which historical event?
A. American Revolution
B. French and Indian War
C. Stamp Act
D. Tea Act
A. American Revolution
Which guarantees for people did the Founding Fathers emphasize in the Declaration of Independence?
Pick two that apply.
A. freedom from enslavement
B. freedom of privacy
C. the right to the pursuit of happiness
D. the right to liberty
E. freedom of religion
C. the right to the pursuit of happiness
D. the right to liberty
This is a quote from a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "One if by land, and two if by sea; And I on the opposite shore will be, Ready to ride and spread the alarm. Through every Middlesex village and farm, For the country-folk to be up and to arm." This poem describes which event during the American Revolution.
A. the midnight ride of Paul Revere
B. the Battle of Saratoga
C. the camp at Valley Forge
D. the Battle of Yorktown
A. the midnight ride of Paul Revere