8th Grade Social Studies Pre Assessment Module 2

Front

This term meant that the British were very relaxed in their enforcement of trade regulations ________

Back

Salutary Neglect

Front

The French and Indian War was fought between the _______________ and the French.

Back

British

Front

What was one of the negative effects on colonists of the French and Indian War?

Back

The British started enforcing taxes to pay for the war.

Front

Identify one of the reasons that the colonists opposed the Stamp Act.

Back

The Colonists thought they should only be taxed by local colonial representatives instead of Parliament.

Front

Prior to the Sugar Act, who were the colonists purchasing sugar and molasses from?

Back

French and Spanish

Front

Why were the colonists so angry about the Quartering Act?

Back

Because the colonists had to house soldiers in their homes

Front

How was Samuel Adams involved with the Sons of Liberty?

Back

He was one of the original members and was an excellent writer and not opposed to violence.

Front

Which one of the following is NOT a reason the colonists were angered by the Tea Act?
Tea became more expensive for colonists,
Local merchants were cut out of the tea trade,
Tea became cheaper for the colonists to import,
It gave a monopoly to the East India Company

Back

Tea became cheaper for the colonists to import

Front

What was the name of the army created by the Second Continental Congress?

Back

Continental Army

Front

What were some of the roles of women during the Revolutionary War?

Back

They farmed the land, made bandages, and treated the wounded soldiers.