Unit 2 Quiz

Which two European countries fought over land in North America?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Britain

• Germany and Italy

• Netherlands and Belgium

Why did the British become involved in the French and Indian War?

• They wanted to expand into Canada

• They believed the Ohio River Valley belonged to them

• They were allies with the French

• They wanted to trade with Native Americans

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 grant to Britain?

• Control over the Caribbean islands

• Large sections of North America, including French territories east of the Mississippi River

• Independence for the American colonies

• Exclusive trading rights with Asia

What is a congress?

• A military alliance

• A lawmaking body

• A trade agreement

• A religious council

Why did leaders in Great Britain decide to tax American colonists?

• To fund new colonies

• To pay for the French and Indian War

• To build a new navy

• To support the monarchy

What does debt mean?

• To save money

• To owe money

• To invest money

• To earn money

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Imported goods

• Land purchases

• Every piece of printed paper used by colonists, including legal documents, newspapers, licenses, and playing cards

• Tea and sugar

What is the role of the British Parliament?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To collect taxes

• To organize protests

What was the common cry of the American colonies?

• No taxation without consent

• No taxation without representation

• No taxation without negotiation

• No taxation without legislation

In 1765, representatives from nine colonies met in New York for a meeting called what?

• The Tea Act Congress

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The Sugar Act Congress

• The Townshend Act Congress