Unit 2 Revolution

What was a major cause of the French and Indian War?

• Native Americans kept attacking French settlements.

• Disputes between the French and Indians over the Ohio River Valley.

• Native Americans were angry because the French were taking their land.

• Disputes between the French and British over the lands of the Ohio River Valley.

What was an effect of the French and Indian War?

• The war ended French power in North America.

• The French increased their power in North America.

• The British lost all of their land in North America.

• Native American tribes won back their land.

The first shots of the American Revolution took place in _______________. This event was called "The shot heard 'round the world".

• Breed's Hill.

• Bunker Hill.

• Lexington and Concord.

• Boston.

What did the colonists protest against?

• taxation without representation

• having to attend English schools

• being forced to move west

• the price of stamps

How did the colonists protest British taxes?

• by monopoly

• with propaganda

• by boycotting products

• by writs of assistance

Which belief was included in the Declaration of Independence?

• This country is destined to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

• Any extension of European power into the Americas threatens this country.

• A purpose of government is to establish justice and provide for the common defense.

• All men have god given rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Which of the following was NOT a reason the colonist declared independence as mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• for forcing colonist to house British troops

• for declaring war on France

• for taxing the colonies without their consent

• for cutting off colonial trade

Which choice is NOT a challenge faced by George Washington and the Continental Army?

• keeping soldiers from leaving

• finding good leaders

• training volunteers to become professional soldiers

• providing supplies

What are two reasons why the American colonist won the American Revolution?

• knowledge of the land and Native American support

• British support and motivation for freedom

• home-field advantage and French support

• motivation for freedom and a stronger navy

The British recognized the United States as an independent nation in the ______________.

• Treaty of Paris of 1783.

• Treaty of the United States.

• Treaty of Great Britain.

• Treaty of America.