American History#4

Which war contributed to conflicts between Britain and its American colonies?

• American Revolution

• French and Indian War

• Seven Years War

• War of 1812

What geographic expansion occurred in Georgia after the British won the French and Indian War?

• Expansion to the west coast

• Expansion to the Ohio River valley

• Expansion to the Mississippi River and St. Mary's River

• No expansion occurred

What event led to the issuance of the Proclamation of 1763?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The French and Indian War

• The Declaration of Independence

Why did the Proclamation of 1763 forbid colonists from settling lands west of the Appalachian Mountains?

• To prevent colonists from gaining new western lands

• To stabilize relations with American Indian tribes

• To encourage colonization of those lands

• To assert British control over the western territories

How did Georgia's reaction to the Proclamation of 1763 differ from other colonies?

• Georgia colonists disregarded the Proclamation.

• Georgia colonists strongly protested against it.

• Georgia gained new lands south of the Proclamation line.

• Georgia colonists were the only ones to fully support it.

Why did the British government impose new taxes on the American colonies after the French and Indian War?

• To punish the colonies for their support of the French

• To fund future military campaigns against the American Indians

• To share the financial burden of the war with the colonies

• To strengthen colonial representation in the British Parliament

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

• An act that imposed taxes on goods imported from Britain

• An act that taxed colonists based on their representation in Parliament

• An act that put a direct tax on commonly used items

• An act that allowed colonists to create their own currency

How did colonial leaders react to the Stamp Act of 1765?

• They supported it enthusiastically.

• They joined the British Parliament.

• They made formal speeches against it and formed the Stamp Act Congress.

• They remained silent and took no action.

How did average citizens react to the Stamp Act in many colonies?

• They peacefully protested through petitions.

• They organized peaceful boycotts of British goods.

• They engaged in violent protests, including tarring and feathering.

• They remained indifferent to the act.

What was Georgia's unique response to the Stamp Act due to its small population?

• Strong protests and boycotts

• No resistance or protests

• Violent uprisings

• A small number of stamps were sold