Unit 2 Practice Test

Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?

• The British government had a large war debt.

• The colonists were given their independence.

• The British government stayed out of colonial politics.

• The colonists were free to move west of the Appalachians.

In which way did Great Britain increase its control of the colonies?

• It took away colonists' land.

• It required that colonists pay taxes.

• It demanded that colonists join the army.

• It forced colonists to work for the government.

The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770, in order to

• create anti-British sentiment.

• create trouble for the colonists.

• warn of a deadly disease in the city.

• describe the truth about what happened.

Who gave a famous speech that ended with the words “give me liberty, or give me death”?

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain

• to instruct how a country wins its freedom

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?

• He had experience.

• He wanted the role.

• He was very wealthy.

• He was highly educated.

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

• The British won every battle until the final one.

• The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers.

• At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.

• The Americans outnumbered the British, finally defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown.

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

• It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies.

• It made other nations fearful of American strength.

• It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.

• It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence.

What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?

• They did not believe in any form of taxation.

• They had no representatives to vote on the tax.

• People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes.

• People in Great Britain were taxed only on property.

How did Parliament respond to the colonists’ protests against the Stamp Act?

• They repealed the Stamp Act.

• They increased the tax on paper.

• They refused to sell stamps to the colonists.

• They arrested those who complained about the Stamp Act.