British Colonization and Colonies

Which of these reasons did the Europeans explore the Americas?

• To spread democratic ideals

• To improve efficiency in manufacturing

• To locate potential military allies

• To claim new territory

Which factor led to the creation of the Mayflower Compact, the charter for the House of Burgess, and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

• The opportunity for trade with American Indians

• The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

• The doctrine of the Church of England

• The economic system of mercantilism.

The colonist did not like the Proclamation of 1763 because

• they feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians

• they did not want to share control of the fur trade with France

• they resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.

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

Parliament pass the Tea Act of 1773, then the colonist dump the tea into the Boston Harbor. What happened next?

• Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts.

• King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.

• Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.

• King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament.

Which American colony made money building ships and fishing?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Lexington

• Concord

Which battle is considered the start of the Revolutionary War?

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

Which battle did General Cornwallis surrender to George Washington?

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

• Lexington and Concord

Which Treaty mark the end of the Revolutionary War?

• French and Indian Treaty

• Washington Treaty

• Paris Treaty

• British Treaty

What did George Washington do with the soldiers at Valley Forge?

• Made them write letters home

• Bury them

• Train them

• Scared them