Social Science Final Grade 8th DAMS

During the French and Indian War, the British and French were fighting over control of which area?

• Mississippi River Valley
• Ohio River Valley
• Connecticut River Valley
• Pennsylvania River Valley

Why did most Native Americans side with the French

• The French were going to let them keep their land

• The French were nicer

• The French gave them more money

• The French were better traders

Who fought in the French and Indian War?

• The French fought against the Indians.

• The British and French fought against the Indians.

• The French and Indians fought against the British and the colonists.

• The colonists fought against the British.

The colonist reacted angerly to the Tea Act because they thought it was

• a fair and just law
• a way to make them accept British taxes

• a great opportunity for economic growth
• a way to show loyalty to the British government

How did other colonies react to the Intolerable Acts?

• They formed an alliance with the British government to enforce the Intolerable Acts.
• They ignored the Intolerable Acts and continued with their own affairs.
• They celebrated the Intolerable Acts as a victory for the British government.
• They showed support and solidarity with Massachusetts, and convened the First Continental Congress.

Which groups tended to be Loyalists?

• Farmers and laborers
• French immigrants
• Wealthy individuals and former royal officials

• Native Americans

A Loyalist is a

• person who is only loyal to their family and not to the ruler or government
• person who supports rebellion and overthrow of the government
• person who is neutral and does not take sides in a conflict
• person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government

The Minutemen were

• a type of military aircraft
• a group of professional wrestlers
• a political party in the 1800s
• a militia group during the American Revolutionary War

What is a militia?

• A type of musical instrument
• A professional sports team
• A type of flower
• A military force composed of ordinary citizens

What is civil disobedience?

• Following all laws and governmental demands
• Refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands
• Engaging in criminal activities
• Supporting the government in all decisions