Midterm-December U.S. History 8th grade

During the Revolutionary War period, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was important because it

•  described a military plan for the defeat of England 
• convinced many Americans to support Independence from England 
• contained a detailed outline for a new form of government 
• argued for the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution

Why did King George III tax the colonists so heavily?

• He hated the colonist
• He wanted more money for himself
• The national debt increase from the French and Indian War
• To make money for the colonies

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they--

• Feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians
• Did not want to share control of the fur trade with France
• Resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
• Wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations

Parliament passing the Tea Act is to the Colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor..
Parliament responds by doing what?

• Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts
• King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief
• Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts
• King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament.

Which is NOT one of the 3 branches of
the National Government?

• national
• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

This branch of government is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• National

In a _______, people elect
leaders to represent them.

• constitution
• democracy
• republic
• government

The constitution of the United
States can be changed by adding
an _________.

• Constitution
• Government
• Amendment
• Bill of Rights

In a_______, every citizen has the
right to take part in government.

• democracy
• government
• republic
• constitution

Another name for this branch of
government is Congress.

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial