CBA#2

Which of the following was the reason that Great Britain passed the Stamp Act?

• Native Americans continued to attack colonial settlements

• Great Britain was in debt from the French and Indian war.

• King George wanted to keep France from conquering the colonies.

• Parliament repealed the Quartering Act because it was hurting the colonial economy.

He served with honor and dignity in this role as General during the American Revolution.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was the importance of the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

• It was a letter to the King that asked him to forgive the colonies.

• King George III wrote the letter giving the colonies Independence

• It established reasons why the colonies wanted to be free from Great Britain.

• It was a peace agreement between the colonies and Great Britain.

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they-

• feared it would cause the Native Americans to attack them.

• did not want to share contro lof the fur trade with France.

• were annoyed with the limits that it placed on westward expansion.

• wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.

One idea listed in the Declaration of Indepedence that is still important today-

• all people must vote

• everyone must have a job.

• everyone must join the military

• all people are created equal.

Which of the following was a direct cause of the Boston Tea Party?

• Passage of the Stamp Act

• Colonists stealing from the Mohawk tribe.

• Parliament issued the Intolerable Acts.

• East India Company's monopoly on tea.

This Patriot was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• Nathan Hale

The tune "Yankee Doodle" was used during the French and Indian War to make fun of the colonial troops, but during the American Revolution the Continental Army-

• was thrown in jail for singing it in front of the redcoats

• preferred to sing the more poplular "Ride of Paul Rever" song

• used it as a sense of pride to show patriotism

• changed the words of the song to make fun of the Patriots

Disadvantages of Continental Army

• They were fighting far from their homeland.

• They outnumbered the British troops.

• They relied on hired mercenaries to help them fight.

• They didn't have proper uniforms.

What caused Washington to lead his men across the Delaware River on Christmas Night?

• The weather conditions were favorable for an attack.

• The Continental army had reliable transportation for troops.

• Washington knew he could surprise the British.

• Soldiers enlistment periods were up at the end of the year.