The American Revolution pre-assessment

What was the effect of the policies shown in this illustration?

• They provided greater self-government to the colonists.

• They led the colonists to seek independence from Great Britain.

• They encouraged Europeans to migrate to the colonies.

• They permitted the colonists to trade freely with other countries.

The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to limit the area colonists could settle. Which geographic feature did the British use as the boundary of approved settlement?

• Mississippi River

• Gulf of Mexico

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

One grievance in the Declaration of Independence was the King of England should not have taxed the colonies without representation. Which part of the Constitution addressed this grievance?

• “The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States....”

• “The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises....”

• “Every...Resolution, or vote to which the Senate and House of Rep vote shall be presented to the President of the United States.”

• “He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make Treaties ...”

What was the reason for the activity shown in this illustration?

• Colonists were protesting against the Stamp Act.

• American Indians were attacking the port of Boston.

• Colonists objected to British tax (duties) on tea.

• American Indians were often hired to stow cargo on ships.

What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts?

• To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies

• To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

• To recover the cost of defending the colonies

• To fund the establishment of new colonies

-Life

-Liberty

-Pursuit of happiness

This list includes rights that are considered

• unalienable

• transferable

• legislated

• inherited

The Declaration of Independence has had a major influence on people throughout the world because it

• describes the importance of a strong central government

• guarantees universal suffrage

• establishes a basic set of laws for every nation

• provides justification for revolting against unjust governments