Unit 4 - The Road to Revolution Test

Unit 4 - The Road to Revolution Test

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Appalachian Mountains?

Back

They serve as a natural boundary in early North America.

Answer explanation

The Appalachian Mountains served as a natural boundary for early North America, influencing settlement patterns and territorial claims. This historical significance distinguishes them from other mountain ranges.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who were the main parties involved in the French and Indian War?

Back

The French, Native Americans, and the British

Answer explanation

The French and Indian War involved the French and British empires fighting for control of North America, with various Native American tribes aligning with both sides. Thus, the main parties were the French, Native Americans, and the British.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who proposed the Albany Plan of Union?

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

The Albany Plan was proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 as a plan to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies. It aimed to coordinate defense and other common interests, making Franklin the correct answer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who created the 'Join or Die' cartoon?

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

The 'Join or Die' cartoon was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. It was a political cartoon aimed at encouraging the American colonies to unite against French threats during the French and Indian War.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the Intolerable Acts created to punish the colonists for?

Back

The Boston Tea Party

Answer explanation

The Intolerable Acts were enacted in response to the Boston Tea Party, where colonists protested against British taxation by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. These punitive measures aimed to restore order and assert British authority.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the battle cry of the Colonists in response to taxation?

Back

No Taxation without Representation

Answer explanation

The battle cry "No Taxation without Representation" expressed the Colonists' frustration over being taxed by a government in which they had no elected representatives, highlighting their demand for political rights.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country controlled the Ohio River Valley?

Back

France