S. S. MP1 - Test 1

New England Colonies were known for their _______________.

• farms, plantations, hot summers

• rich farmland and moderate climate

• hills, rocky terrains, cold winters

Middle Colonies were known for their _______________.

• farms, plantations, hot summers

• rich farmland and moderate climate

• hills, rocky terrains, cold winters

Southern Colonies were known for their _______________.

• farms, plantations, hot summers

• rich farmland and moderate climate

• hills, rocky terrains, cold winters

How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They supported the policy and paid the new taxes the King ordered.

• They resisted the policy and refused to pay the new taxes the King ordered.

• They supported the policy and left areas west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• They resisted the policy and stayed in areas west of the Appalachian Mountains.

How did British officials in Virginia respond to the new French forts?

• They sent George Washington to present a declaration of war.

• They sent George Washington to tell the French to leave the territory.

• They sent George Washington to recruit new Indian allies to attack the French.

• They sent George Washington with a new plan to divide up the Ohio River Valley.

Why did Britain create more taxes and laws for the colonies? (Choose 2)

• to gain more control over the British colonies

• to stop the colonies from growing too wealthy

• to stop the growing rebellion within the British colonies

• to make the colonists pay for the French and Indian War

Which actions could British Parliament have taken to reduce American colonists' anger over taxes? (Choose 2)

• issue more taxes

• allow colonists to vote on new taxes

• give colonists representation in Parliament

• replace the colonial governments with British-controlled government

Which of these statements would fall under the category of Complaints?

• explains that separation has become necessary for the American people

• explains that all people have 'certain unalienable rights' that cannot be taken away

• lists wrongs committed by King George III, including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes

• officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule

Which of these statements would fall under the category of Preamble?

• explains that separation has become necessary for the American people

• explains that all people have 'certain unalienable rights' that cannot be taken away

• lists wrongs committed by King George III, including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes

• officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule

Which of these statements would fall under the category of

Big Ideas?

• explains that separation has become necessary for the American people

• explains that all people have 'certain unalienable rights' that cannot be taken away

• lists wrongs committed by King George III, including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes

• officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule