Mercantilism
Which statement best describes the British policy of mercantilism?
A. Colonies were allowed to trade freely with any nation
B. Colonies existed to benefit Britain’s economy
C. Colonists were encouraged to manufacture their own goods
D. Britain depended on colonies for military protection
B. Colonies existed to benefit Britain’s economy
What was the major result of the French and Indian War?
A. France expanded its territory in North America
B. Native Americans gained control of western lands
C. Britain became the dominant colonial power
D. Spain gained control of Canada
C. Britain became the dominant colonial power
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
A. To regulate colonial trade
B. To punish colonists for disobedience
C. To limit newspaper publishing
D. To raise money to support British troops
D. To raise money to support British troops
What did the Proclamation of 1763 forbid colonists from doing?
A. Trading with Native Americans
B. Electing colonial leaders
C. Practicing their own religion
D. Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
D. Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
Which law placed taxes on imported goods such as glass, paper, paint, and tea?
A. Stamp Act
B. Quartering Act
C. Townshend Acts
D. Proclamation of 1763
C. Townshend Acts
According to mercantilist theory, the main role of the American colonies was to provide Great Britain with
A. political independence
B. military recruits only
C. raw materials and markets
D. manufactured goods
C. raw materials and markets
The French and Indian War was primarily fought over control of the
A. Mississippi River
B. Ohio River Valley
C. St. Lawrence River
D. Florida peninsula
B. Ohio River Valley
Why were colonists especially upset by the Stamp Act?
A. It was passed without colonial representation
B. It taxed imported goods
C. It only affected wealthy colonists
D. It prevented westward expansion
A. It was passed without colonial representation
Why did Great Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?
A. To reward colonists for helping win the war
B. To prevent conflicts with Native Americans
C. To encourage westward settlement
D. To limit British military expenses
B. To prevent conflicts with Native Americans
What was the name of the first successful English colony?
Jamestown
What message was Benjamin Franklin communicating in his “Join, or Die” cartoon?
A. Colonies must remain loyal to the British crown
B. Colonies should avoid conflict with Native Americans
C. Divided colonies would be weak and vulnerable
D. Britain was planning to attack the colonies
C. Divided colonies would be weak and vulnerable
Why did the French and Indian War increase colonial tensions with Britain?
A. Britain began taxing colonists to pay war debts
B. Britain lost important territory
C. Colonists were forced to fight in Europe
D. Britain allowed France to control trade
A. Britain began taxing colonists to pay war debts
What was the main purpose of persuasive writings against the Stamp Act?
A. To explain British laws
B. To promote loyalty to the king
C. To encourage resistance to taxation
D. To inform colonists about trade rules
C. To encourage resistance to taxation
Which event happened as a result of enforcing the Proclamation of 1763?
A. Britain passed new tax laws on the colonies
B. The First Continental Congress
C. The Boston Tea Party
D. Colonists declared independence
A. Britain passed new tax laws on the colonies
Circle on the map where the Appalachian Mountains are (approximately)
Check
Why did many American colonists dislike mercantilism?
A. It limited their trade and helped Britain more than the colonies
B. It allowed too much freedom in the colonies
C. It ended farming and manufacturing
D. It made everyone pay equal taxes
A. It limited their trade and helped Britain more than the colonies
Which chain of events best explains how the French and Indian War led to conflict between Britain and the American colonies?
A. War victory → more land for colonists → stronger loyalty to Britain
B. War loss → British retreat → colonial independence
C. War debt → British taxes on colonies → colonial protests
D. War alliances → Native American support → colonial unity
C. War debt → British taxes on colonies → colonial protests
Which statement best describes colonial opinions about the American Revolution?
A. All colonists wanted independence
B. Colonists held many different viewpoints
C. Most colonists supported the kind
D. Colonists had no opinions about the conflict
B. Colonists held many different viewpoints
The Proclamation Line of 1763 generally followed which geographic feature?
A. Rocky Mountains
B. Great Lakes
C. Appalachian Mountains
D. Mississippi River
C. Appalachian Mountains
What is the name given to the rebellion group within the colonies?
A. Patriots
B. Cowboys
C. Lobsterbacks
D. Stormtroopers
A. Patriots
Salutary neglect was a period when Britain—
A. Closely controlled the colonies and enforced strict laws
B. Allowed the colonies to govern themselves with little interference
C. Forced colonists to pay high taxes
D. Gave the colonies independence
B. Allowed the colonies to govern themselves with little interference
Name the two sides of the 7 years war
____ & _____ vs ______ & ________
French and Native Americans vs British and Colonies
What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?
A. Pay a tax on paper goods
B. Elect royal governors
C. Stop trading with France
D. House and supply British soldiers
D. House and supply British soldiers
How did many colonists respond to the Proclamation Line of 1763?
A. They supported the law
B. They argued it limited their freedom
C. They moved to Florida
D. They stopped trading with Britain
B. They argued it limited their freedom
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