Chapter 1 Review: Social Studies

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

Great Britain had a ________.

• monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• republic

The colonists were angry at British control and wanted a ________.

• monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• republic

A ________ is a form of government in which the people have the power.

• monarchy

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• republic

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs.

______ people have "certain unalienable rights."

• All

• Some

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs.

People's natural rights ______ be taken away.

• can

• cannot

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs.

Government derives its power from the ______.

• king

• people

Why did Great Britain decide to raise taxes on the American colonists?

• To build new schools

• To pay for expensive wars

• To improve roads

• To support American businesses

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Tea and sugar

• Printed paper items

• Clothing and shoes

• Food and drinks

What was the purpose of the taxes imposed by the British Parliament on American colonists?

• To support American businesses

• To pay for British wars

• To build new schools in America

• To improve American roads