Road to Revolution Test

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (1754-1763)?

• Disputed land claim in the Ohio River Valley between the French and the British
• Conflicts between American colonists and the French over control of the Great PLains
• Taxation of American colonists without representation in Parliament
• Violation of trade agreements between European nations and Native American Indians

All of the following were reasons why the British were losing the French and Indian War early on EXCEPT:

• The British were outmaneuvered, especially since France had established forts already
• The British were not prepared for the type of warfare being used (focus on element of surprise)
• Ther American colonists used their militias to fight much of the early war
• The French were using the best navy and air force of the time to win battles

The French and Indian War resulted in:

• A British win with new taxes on the Americans to pay for the war and new land that access was limited to prevent further conflict with the Native Americans
• A British win with new taxes based on American representation in Parliament and a fair plan to get access to the newly won land
• A French win that limited British and American growth in North America for the next 100 years
• A Native American victory that helped kick start a rebirth of Native culture and political strength

The Proclamation of 1763 was meant to:

• Allow Americans to have access to both side of the Mississippi River
• Outlaw slavery in the Ohio River Valley
• Prevent France from expanding into the Great Lakes region
• Avoid further fights with the Native Americans who lived to the west of the Appalachian Mountains

Which action by the British government was considered by American colonists to be a violation of their rights as Englishmen?

• Making treaties with Native Americans
• Protecting the colonies from foreign invasion
• Failing to enforce laws like the Navigation Acts
• Taxing the colonies without giving the Americans representation in Parliament

Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the time line?

• Great Britain eventually granted the colonies representation in Parliament to address their concerns
• Changes were made so that only elected British officials could tax the colonists
• The British efforts to increase control over the colonies were not successful
• The creation of the First Continental Congress was an immediate reaction to the Stamp Act

Which of the following events should be placed before 1763 on the time line?

• Boston Massacre
• Battle of Saratoga
• French and Indian War
• Passage of Northwest Ordinance

What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

• To regulate trade between the colonies and Britain
• To raise revenue to pay off British debts from the French and Indian War
• To provide funds for colonial infrastructure projects
• To strengthen diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

The reason that the Stamp Act created such a negative reaction in the colonies was:

• Stamps were difficult to get a hold of; resulting in arguments over use
• The required stamp on paper affected all of the colonists, including some of the rich and powerful
• Fair trials within the colonies usually let offenders off with little punishment
• The required tax on tea was seen as a great injustice

What was the name of the radical group founded by Samuel Adams in response to higher British taxes?

• Ku Klux Klan
• Adams' Raiders
• Freedom Fighters
• Sons of Liberty