SSUSH 3 Quiz Review

Based on this passage, what is the BEST reason why the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) led to the American revolution?

• The colonists had to pay more money for land due to high taxes passed after the French & Indian War

• The colonists resented that they were not able to settle on land that Great Britain took after the French & Indian war.

• The colonists were forced to give up land to the Native Americans in return for their support during the French & Indian War.

• The colonists were forbidden from selling any land to Native American tribes without the permission of the British government after the French & Indian War.

The French and Indian War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case?

• The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.

• The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea.

• The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies.

• The British need to create a French/Indian alliance in order to gain support from the Spanish.

• The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring-up colonial discontent

"British victory against France in the Seven Years' War helped to cause the American Revolution." Which answer BEST explains why this quotation is true?

• France sought revenge and stirred-up colonial anger against the British.

• The British attempt to industrialize Canada offended the American colonists.

• Britain became overconfident, resulting in a failed invasion of Spanish Florida.

• The British increased colonial taxes in order to pay for the victory over France.

This cartoon was published by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. The cartoon encouraged

• States to ratify the new Constitution.

• Confederate states to organize a government

• American colonies to unite in their efforts.

• Britain to establish more American Colonies.

Choose the THREE statements that correctly describe a part of the French and Indian War.

• It was part of a conflict that took place on more than one continent.

• Native Americans were used by the British against the French.

• The French were able to prevent the British from taking major forts in Canada.

• The war was ended by the Treaty of Paris.

• When the war ended, the British received control of lands west of the Mississippi River.

The issuing of the ​ (a)   was a direct result of the British need to manage the large territory acquired after the French and Indian War.

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The establishment of the Stamp Act

• The creation of the Continental Congress

• Proclamation of 1763

What was the colonial reaction to the Stamp Act of 1765?

• Colonists eagerly accepted the act as a means to contribute to Britain's military expenses.

• Many colonists ignored the act, believing it would not be enforced.

• The act was widely popular in the colonies for its minimal tax rates.

• Colonists protested through petitions and boycotts, leading to the act's repeal.

After winning the French & Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 which made the colonists angry because

• it did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian mountains.

• it passed a tax on items such as newspapers, wills and contracts.

• it forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.

• it took away their representation in Parliament.

This painting is showing the actions of American colonists at the 1773 protest known by what name?

• The Plymouth Rocks

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The New York Draft Riots

Why did American colonists resent British taxes?

• American colonists were unhappy that the high taxes were keeping the nobility in luxury.

• Unlike American colonists, people who lived in Great Britain did not have to pay any duties.

• Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament as people who lived in Great Britain did.

• Great Britain did not offer the American colonists any protection from the French and the Indians.