Why were some British soldiers less motivated to fight than the colonists?

British soldiers were not fighting for their country's freedom.

What is the main idea of this image? Options: Colonies that support England are snakelike., The Colonies need to unite in order to survive., Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved., Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.

The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced by the Constitution? Options: So the states could end the war with Britain, So the states could raise taxes, So the U.S. could form a stronger government, So the U.S. could form a Congress

So the U.S. could form a stronger government

George Washington had all of the following associated with his Presidency EXCEPT: unofficially establishing a two-term limit for Presidents., declaring neutrality in foreign affairs, established a group of advisors known as a Cabinet

created a two-party election system

Which foreign policy advice did George Washington give in his Farewell Address of 1796?

The United States should avoid permanent alliances with other nations.

The Articles of Confederation included all of the following institutional weaknesses EXCEPT… The lack of an executive or president. The inability to tax the states. The provision for unanimous consent to amend the Articles

An established national currency.

Common Sense was written to

encourage colonists to declare their independence.

Which of the following is in the correct order? Options: Bill of Rights --> Constitution --> Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation --> Bill of Rights --> Articles of Constitution Articles of Confederation --> Constitution --> Bill of Rights Articles of Constitution --> Bill of Rights --> Articles of Confederation

Articles of Confederation --> Constitution --> Bill of Rights

Which colonial opinion is the Stamp Act cartoon MOST LIKELY meant to reflect?

Accepting the Stamp Act would harm colonists and infringe on their rights.

Which of the following BEST describes the outcome of the cooperation between colonists and British soldiers in the French and Indian War? The experience brought them closer together temporarily, but not enough to prevent the eventual revolution. The experience drove them apart because colonists were resentful over the disruption in trade with the Indian tribe. The experience increased the confidence the British had in the colonial governments, and they extended the policy of Salutary Neglect. The experience made the colonists feel temporarily empowered until the British government began insisting the colonies pay additional taxes to offset British debt.

The experience made the colonists feel temporarily empowered until the British government began insisting the colonies pay additional taxes to offset British debt.

Which action BEST explains how the French and Indian War laid the groundwork for the American Revolution? Options: The British united the colonies to help them win the French and Indian War., The British forced the colonies to overpower American Indians and usurp land., The British refused to aid recovery efforts in the colonies following the French and Indian war. The British taxed the colonies following the French and Indian war to pay off England’s debts.

The British taxed the colonies following the French and Indian war to pay off England’s debts.

Which of the following describes why the Sons of Liberty and the Daughters of Liberty fought so hard against British officials and military personnel? Options: They did not want to pay higher taxes. They resented the wealth that European men had. They wanted to have more wealth than their British governors. They wanted representation in Parliament on issues concerning their governance.

They wanted representation in Parliament on issues concerning their governance.

Which statement BEST explains why Thomas Paine’s Common Sense is considered an important historical document? Options: It was addressed directly to colonists unwilling to take a side., It was supposedly either read or heard by almost every colonist., It was the first publication to give serious intellectual consideration to American independence. , It was written in the common vernacular or the “speech of the common people” to appeal to a broad audience of colonists

It was the first publication to give serious intellectual consideration to American independence.

Which of the following represents an effect of the Proclamation of 1763? Options: The colonists moved to cities in the east. The colonists filed petitions with the British Parliament. Colonial resentment towards the British government increased. Colonial ties with Great Britain were strengthened because the military returned to Britain.

Colonial resentment towards the British government increased.

Which of the following BEST explains why Valley Forge proved crucial in developing the Patriot armies into effective fighting forces?

Allied European noblemen Baron von Steuben and the Marquise de Lafayette assisted George Washington in organizing a productive winter of military training.

Which answer BEST describes an outcome of the 1783 Treaty of Paris? Options: It meant that the Americans could freely trade with the French., It meant that the French could no longer impose taxes on the British., It meant that England could no longer impose taxes on the Americans., It meant that the French and the British could never go to war with each other in the future.

It meant that England could no longer impose taxes on the Americans.

Which provision of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 BEST illustrates why the treaty was considered exceptionally favorable for the Americans?

The new boundary of the United States extended to the Mississippi River.

How did geography contribute to the successful conclusion of the Revolution at Yorktown?

The French navy, positioned off the Atlantic coast, cut off the escape of the British forces at Yorktown.

Which answer correctly explains the results of the Great Compromise?

The Great Compromise created the Congress, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with two members of the Senate from each state.

How did the addition of the Bill of Rights satisfy the objections of the Anti-Federalists?

by protecting personal liberties and ensuring the sovereignty of states within the federal system

How did the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 encourage westward migration?

by outlining the process for admitting new states and guaranteed that new states would be admitted as equal members of the Union

Why was it necessary for small and large states to form the Great Compromise while writing the Constitution?

Small states wanted more representation.

What was the cause that triggered the British to increase taxes on the colonists in the 1760s?

Debt from the Seven Years War (French and Indian War)

What was the main proposal of the Virginia Plan at the Constitutional Convention?

To establish a bicameral legislature with representation based on population.

Unit 3: Revolution and Constitution SSUSH3, SSUSH4, & SSUSH5 #1 Flashcards

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All of the following were British colonies as of 1763 EXCEPT: New York, South Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia

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Louisiana

2.

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Which European country controlled most of the land west of the Mississippi River? Options: Spain, France, England, Canada

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Spain

3.

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What declaration prevented the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to keep peace with the Indians?

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Proclamation of 1763

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What event is shown (depicted) in this engraving? Boston Tea Party, Battle of Yorktown, French and Indian War, Boston Massarce

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Boston Massarce

5.

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What key term means to persuade or promote? Options: propaganda, conflict, depiction, representation

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propaganda

6.

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Which historical event is an example of how the colonists defied British Authority? French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Battle of Paris

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Boston Tea Party

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Which of the following was a military advantage for the British over the colonists? knowledge of the land, motivation to fight, manpower and supplies, good military leadership

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manpower and supplies

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