French and Indian War Quiz 4 ERC

What significant event involving George Washington occurred in January 1777 during the American Revolution?

• Washington signed the Treaty of Paris.

• Washington drove the British from Princeton, New Jersey.

• Washington was appointed as the President.

• Washington led troops to winter quarters in Morristown, New Jersey.

Which battle marked a defeat for the British and was a turning point in 1777?

• Battle of Germantown

• Battle of Brandywine

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Monmouth

When were the Articles of Confederation approved by the Continental Congress?

• December 15, 1781

• November 15, 1777

• March 1, 1781

• July 4, 1776

What was the outcome of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781?

• British forces began invading South Carolina.

• British forces captured Savannah, Georgia.

• British forces surrendered at Yorktown.

• British forces captured Fort Ticonderoga.

What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Paris, 1783

• Treaty of Alliance, 1778

• Preliminary peace treaty, 1782

• Treaty of Ghent

What policy did England follow to provide economic benefits to the mother country by ensuring more goods were sold to other countries than it bought?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

Who became the ruler of Great Britain in 1760 and played a significant role in the American Revolution?

• King George II

• King George III

• King Edward VII

• King Henry VIII

Why were the colonists expected to buy goods only from England?

• To promote local businesses in the colonies

• To ensure the quality of goods

• To support British economic policies

• To increase cultural exchange

What was the main reason the colonists objected to British goods being taxed?

• The goods were of inferior quality

• The taxes were used to fund wars

• The taxed goods were more expensive compared to similar products from other countries

• The taxes were considered a donation to the crown

What was the primary outcome of the French and Indian War as mentioned in the text?

• The British Empire expanded significantly.

• France gained control over more territories.

• The British and American colonists defeated the French and their Native American allies.

• The American colonies gained independence.