Road to independence

1. During the early to mid-1700s, the British policy of salutary neglect toward the American colonies contributed to

• a. a decline in colonial manufacturing

• b. the decline of slavery in the northern colonies

• c. a decrease in French and Spanish influence in North America

• d. the development of independent colonial practices

2. . . . I challenge the warmest advocate [supporter] for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap [gain], by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived [acquired]. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will. . . . — Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

This speaker is most likely opposed to

• a. mercantilism

• b. capitalism

• c. direct democracy

• d. representative government

3. In the Declaration of Independence, the argument for freedom from British rule is based primarily on the

• a. theory of divine right expressed by James I

• b. economic principles set forth by Adam Smith

• c. social contract theory of government developed by John Locke

• d. belief in a strong central government expressed by Alexander Hamilton

4. One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should

• a. guarantee economic equality among citizens

• b. have unlimited power to rule the people

• c. be based upon the consent of the governed

• d. be led by educated citizens

5. John Locke‘s theory of natural rights, as reflected in the Declaration of Independence, states that

• a. government is the source of all individual rights

• b. power should be concentrated in the monarchy

• c. power to govern belongs to the people

• d. individual liberties are best protected by a strong government

7. The phrase “no taxation without representation” most associated with which act:

• a. The Stamp Act

• b. The Townshend Act

• c. The Sugar Act

• d. The Currency Act

9. The quote “shot heard around the world” is associated with which battle:

• a. Battle of Bunker Hill

• b. Battle of Trenton

• c. Battle of Lexington and Concord

• d. Battle of Yorktown

10. What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress:

• a. Declare independence from Great Britain after the government’s issuing of the Intolerable Acts

• b. Oppose the Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances issued by the Bostonian government

• c. Issue the Declaration of Support for the British government for asserting control over Boston

• d. Oppose the Intolerable Acts and issue the Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances

11. What was the outcome of the Second Continental Congress:

• a. The Declaration of Independence

• b. The Declaration of Independence and the appointment of George Washington as head of the Continental Army

• c. The appointment of George Washington as head of the Continental Army

• d. The Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances

12. Initially the Continental Army could be more likely be described as:

• a. Well-trained

• b. Well-funded

• c. ill-prepared

• d. Lacked knowledge of the territory or landscape