Social Studies Dec. Review

How did the French and Indian War impact Great Britain and its colonies in North

America?

Select three that apply.

• Great Britain was forced to increase taxes on its colonies in North America.

• Great Britain was isolated from its trading partners.

• Great Britain went into large amounts of debt.

• Great Britain lost all of its colonies in North America.

• Great Britain gained control over new territories in North America.

What was the Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754?

• a recommendation to join the Iroquois Confederacy

• an idea for expanding the colonies westward

• a proposal for a constitution for the colony of New York

• a suggestion for a unified colonial government

Why did the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Their military was trapped between the Continental Army and French forces.

• Their military was betrayed by Native American allies.

• Their navy was destroyed by the Continental Army.

• Their navy was stolen by Native American and French forces.

Which United States President started the tradition of creating cabinet positions

within the government?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which group was denied rights in the early American government?

• businessmen

• enslaved people

• landowners

• wealthy men

The Trail of Tears had the greatest negative impact on which group of people?

• enslaved Africans

• Native Americans

• poor men

• wealthy women

What were weaknesses of the government created by the Articles of Confederation?

Select two that apply.

• It had a weak central government.

• It created international alliances.

• It was unable to tax citizens.

• It was unable to write laws.

• It did not have a legislative branch.

This chart lists several British acts that increased taxes on colonists before the

American Revolution.

British Acts

Tea Act

Sugar Act

?

• Currency Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Quartering Act

• Stamp Act

This chart describes the beliefs of one group during the Constitutional Convention.

?

supported a Bill of Rights

feared the creation of the executive branch

wanted political power to stay with states

Which group completes this chart?

• Antifederalists

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Republicans

This chart lists several actions that took place in the American colonies during the

1700s.

?

boycotts

letter writing

tarring & feathering

• Common Native American Traditions

• Common French Trading Practices

• Common Protests Against British Policies

• Common Objections to Christian Holidays