Chapter 1 Quiz

Which region’s economy did not depend on farming?

• New England

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Louisiana

Why did Britain create more taxes and laws for the colonies?

• 1. to gain more control over the British colonies

• 1. to stop the colonies from growing too wealthy

• 1. to stop the growing rebellion within the British colonies

• 1. to make the colonists pay for the French and Indian War.

How did the colonists respond to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They were happy to pay the new taxes.

• They were angry and many refused to leave the area west of the Appalachian Mountains

• 1. They were willing to leave the area west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• They wanted to stay in the Ohio Valley to help the Native Americans

What law forced American colonists to pay a tax on nearly all official   

    documents and papers in America?

• Quartering Act

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

Which two statements best describe the colonists and Britain’s government?

• 1. Britain had a monarchy.

• 1. Britain had a representative democracy.

• 1. The colonists wanted to keep a monarchy.

• 1. The colonists wanted a representative democracy.

• Both Britain and the colonists wanted a representative democracy.

What two events led to the American Revolution?

• No taxation without representation.

• 1. Some colonists became loyalists and supported the King.

• 1. The Stamp Act.

• George Washington helped win the French and Indian War.

• 1. Many women helped in the war.

What slogan did the American colonists make  in response to taxes issued by Great

     Britain?

• Don't tread on me.

• United we stand, divided we fall.

• No taxation without representation.

• We the people.

How did the colonists respond to Great Britain’s taxes? Choose 2

• 1. The colonists dumped the tea in The Boston Tea Party.

• 1. The colonists issued the Intolerable Acts.

• 1. Thomas Jefferson  wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• 1. The colonists issued the Stamp Act.

• 1. Thomas Jefferson wanted a Monarchy government in the colonies.

Which three rights should be included in the outer circles of the graphic organizer?

• life

• love

• liberty

• property

• pursuit of happiness

Which three rights should be included in the outer circles of the graphic organizer?

• life

• love

• liberty

• property

• pursuit of happiness