Chapter 8 Study Test

What happened when English settlers moved west?

• Native Americans resisted English settlement.

• Native Americans welcomed the settlers.

• Native Americans moved farther west.

• Native Americans showed the settlers survival skills.

Which BEST describes the beginning of the French and Indian War?

• Spanish and French fight over Florida.

• British and Spanish fight over New Mexico.

• French and British fight over the Ohio River valley.

• French and Native Americans fight over Great Lakes region.

Which BEST describes one effect of the French and Indian War?

• Native American lands became part of the British Empire.

• Native Americans gained more control over their lands.

• Native Americans and the settlers lived in peace.

• Native Americans and French settlers shared lands.

Why did Britain impose the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts on the colonists?

• The king wanted colonists to return to Britain.

• Britain needed money.

• Britain thought colonists were too wealthy.

• Britain wanted to give money to the colonists to expand their cities.

Which of the following was NOT an effect of colonists' protests of British taxes?

• Patrick Henry spoke to the House of Burgesses.

• The Sons of Liberty was formed.

• Colonists boycotted British goods.

• The Stamp Act was passed.

Who was one of the first to speak out against the Stamp Act?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Christopher Gadsden

What was the effect of British taxation on the colonies as a whole?

• They became more divided.

• They started to unite as Americans.

• Many paid for British support.

• Many colonists returned to Britain.

Who organized the Sons of Liberty?

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Daughters of Liberty do to support the boycott of British goods?

• gave speeches and drew political cartoons

• gave speeches and attended rallies

• made tea and wove cloth

• handed out pamphlets and posters

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

• train express riders

• share news among the colonies

• keep in touch with Britain

• unite the colonies in friendship