Unit 4 Review 6th ss

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Which of the following best describes the events that started the French and Indian War that began in 1754? Options: Competing claims of the British and French over the Ohio River Valley, A dispute over the control of the Mississippi River, A disagreement over the fur trade in the Great Lakes region, Conflicts arising from the colonization of the Caribbean islands

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Competing claims of the British and French over the Ohio River Valley

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Which statement best represents what the early American settlers thought they deserved as members of their new community? Options: "They have always had, and should always have, full power to make laws to bind the Colonies in all cases whatever." , "Evident branches of, rather than deductions from, the duty of self-preservation..." , "…A right to life; secondly to liberty; thirdly to property; together with the right to support and defend them…" , "Exercised this pretended right by imposing a tax upon us without our consent."

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…A right to life; secondly to liberty; thirdly to property; together with the right to support and defend them…

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Why did Patrick Henry’s speech at the Virginia Assembly on March 23, 1775 become important for the Revolutionary cause?

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His speech motivated colonists to fight for their freedom against Britain, believing death was better than living without liberty.

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Which statement BEST describes how Thomas Paine tried to inspire his readers to support independence? Options: The time is now for the colonists to forge their own path before it's dictated by others. The colonies were established by various European nations, not solely Britain. Because of the colonies' modest size, uniting for a common goal is more feasible than ever. America's abundance of natural resources means colonists can be self-reliant without dependency on other nations.

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The time is now for the colonists to forge their own path before it's dictated by others.

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Why were the American colonists unhappy about the Stamp Act of 1765?

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Because they were being taxed without having a say in the British government.

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Which statement best explains why the British introduced the Stamp Act? Options: "What was the purpose of maintaining British garrisons in the colonies now that the French threat was gone?", “The revenue raised from taxing the colonies was used to pay for their own defense.”, “The taxes asked of the American colonists were lower than those asked of mainland English citizens.”, "To tax them without offering representation was to deny their traditional rights as English subjects.”

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The revenue raised from taxing the colonies was used to pay for their own defense.

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Which statement from the source BEST supports the idea that Americans believed they had valid reasons for fighting against the British? Options: “We are left with no option but to either submit unconditionally to the tyranny of enraged British officials or resist forcefully.”, "How can we defend ourselves against such an enormous and boundless power?", “We opt for the latter.”, “[The British claim] that parliament has the authority to make laws that bind us in all circumstances.”

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“We are left with no option but to either submit unconditionally to the tyranny of enraged British officials or resist forcefully.”

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From what you've learned, which statement BEST explains why Valley Forge was a significant moment in the American Revolution?

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It demonstrated the soldiers' loyalty to General Washington and their cause.

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Which statement BEST explains why France decided to support the United States during the American Revolution? France believed that the American colonists had a strong chance of winning the war based on their recent victories.

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France decided to support the United States during the American Revolution because they believed that the American colonists had a strong chance of winning the war based on their recent victories.

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Which statement BEST explains the role of geography in the colonial victory at Yorktown?

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Yorktown's coastal position on the James River led to British troops being encircled by French and colonial forces on both land and the river.