TCI Unit 2 Review

Which of these groups gain territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• American Indians

Which group benefited from the Proclamation of 1763

• Colonist

• Native Americans

• British soldiers

• French soldiers

Why did the colonist resent the stamp act?

• They did not believe in any form of taxation

• They had no representation to vote on the tax

• people in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes

• people in Great Britain were taxed only on property

In what way did Great Britain increase its control of the colonies? It...

• took away colonists' land

• required that colonists pay taxes

• demanded that colonists join the army

• forced colonist to work for the government

Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?

• colonist were given their independance

• The British had a large war debt

• British Government stayed out of Colonial Politics

• Colonist were free to move west of the Appalachians

The ___ placed import taxes on paint, tea, glass, paper, and lead.

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

• Declaratory Act

• Tea Act

Before 1763, the colonists had been ____.

• completely ruled by Parliament.

• left alone to solve their own problems and govern themselves.

• heavily taxed by the British government.

• united into one government.

What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?

• It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

• It instilled fear of war in the colonies.

• It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.

• It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.

• to persuade British troops to leave Boston.

• to encourage colonists to join the army.

• to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.

How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

• People are born with natural rights.

• People can vote to choose natural rights

• Natural rights are given only to citizens.

• Natural rights come from the government.