Ch. 8 5th Grade Social Studies Review

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When colonists refused to buy British goods, it was called _________.

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a boycott

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What caused Pontiac's Rebellion? Options: a territory dispute between Native American tribes, the loss of Indian hunting lands to settlers, the departure of the French from North America, a territory dispute between the French and the British

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the loss of Indian hunting lands to settlers

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Which of the following was NOT a result of the Treaty of Paris? France gave most of its land in present-day Canada to Britain. Spain kept control of land west of the Mississippi River. Britain received Florida from Spain. Britain received New Orleans from the French.

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Britain received New Orleans from the French.

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Why did the English colonies NOT support the Albany Plan?

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The colonies were not willing to work together for a common goal.

Front

A formal meeting of representatives is called __________.

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a congress

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Why did the French want control of the Ohio Valley?

Back

It was an important link between Canada and Louisiana.

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Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord so important?

Back

They marked the beginning of the war with Britain.

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Who was named the first commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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Which of the following was NOT a way the colonists responded to the East India Company tea monopoly?
tea boycotts,
the Boston Tea Party,
not allowing ships carrying tea to enter their ports

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the Boston Port Act

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What action did the First Continental Congress take?

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It sent a petition to Parliament.