American Revolution Quiz Part1

Why did the British want to expand their control into the Ohio Valley in the mid- 1 point 1700s? (133)

• to force the French out of North America

• to demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain

• to gain access to the region's natural resources

Which important roles did American women take during the revolution? Choose the TWO correct answers. (180)

• caring for wounded soldiers

• serving in state legislatures

• working in factories

• running family businesses

How did the Stamp Act contribute to the Boston Massacre? (145)

• British officials ordered their troops to fire on any colonist who opposed the Stamp Act, which led to the massacre.

• Colonists angered by British taxes took out their frustrations on British troops, which eventually led the troops to fire at the colonists.

• Colonists boycotted items on which the Stamp Act was imposed, which was illegal under British law and punishable by death.

Which statement describes a reason for the French forts across North America? Choose the TWO correct answers. (133-134)

• to protect the major ports that existed in North America at the time

• to serve as trading posts with American Indian traders

• to allow for easier transportation of troops and supplies

• to defend French territory from European colonial expansion

What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots? (181-182)

• the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery

• the desire to become free after serving in the Patriot army

• the need to protect their families

Which factors helped the Patriots win the war? Choose the TWO correct answers. (178, 184)

• more advanced weapons

• support of all American Indians

• alliances with European countries

• familiarity with American geography

What actions by the British and southern Loyalists caused many southern colonists to side with the Patriots? (184)

• conducting raids on the major supply ports along the coast

• killing innocent colonists on the western frontier

• carrying out brutal attacks during the campaign in the Carolinas

Which of the following would be considered an example of Prime Minister George Grenville's use of the mercantile system? (144)

• a decrease in trade regulations restricting British subjects from trading with other European nations and American Indians

• a decrease in the amount of items exported from Britain to its colonies

• an increase in the tax on imports into the colonies in order to pay for the cost of running the British navy