Unit 3, Second Continental Congress
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8th Grade
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Preston Waller
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1.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Match the word or phrase with its definition
Groups:
(a) Growth of Representative Gov
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(b) Reasons for exploration
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(c) Religious Toleration
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(d) Mercantilism
To escape religious persecution, Roger Williams left Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island
Religion, new trade routes to Asia
British controlled colonial trade; angered colonists
Distance from Britain, Pilgrim's Mayflower Compact
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
The economic system of mercantilisim
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as “salutary neglect.”
Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describe the 1st Continental Congress?
Select THREE correct answers.
Wrote the king and asked forgiveness for the Boston Tea Party
Wrote a list of grievances against Britain
55 men from the colonies met in Philadelphia
A political body that asked Britain to repeal the Intolerable Acts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements would most likely be uttered by a Patriot?
“I believe we, the governed, should have consent in matters related to the colonies.”
“I support Britain’s economic theory of mercantilism.”
“I can’t stand the fact that King George won’t allow us to have slaves.”
“I have two brothers back home in Britain; I can’t dare fight against them.”
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?
The invention of the steam engine
The profitability of cash-crop agriculture
The development of the factory system
The establishment of protective tariffs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The actions described in this excerpt were carried out in order to -
encourage the outbreak of war between England and France
protest British taxation policies
end trade disagreements between colonists and French traders
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