Unit 1 Review

Why were Britain and France fighting over land in North America?

• For control of trade routes

• To spread their religions

• To establish new colonies

• To find gold and silver

What message was Benjamin Franklin trying to send with the "Join or Die" cartoon?

• Unity among the colonies

• Independence from Britain

• Support for the French

• Opposition to taxes

What were the main changes after the Treaty of Paris in 1763 for France, Britain, and the colonies?

• France gained new territories

• Britain lost all its colonies

• Colonies gained independence

• France forced to give territories to Britain

Why did King George III create the Proclamation Line, and how did the colonists feel about it?

• To protect Native American lands; colonists were angry

• To increase taxes; colonists were supportive

• To expand British territory; colonists were indifferent

• To reduce military costs; colonists were pleased

What was the Stamp Act, and why did it upset the colonists?

• A tax on printed materials; it was seen as unfair

• A tax on tea; it was seen as necessary

• A tax on land; it was seen as beneficial

• A tax on imports; it was seen as justified

What happened at the Boston Massacre, and how did it unite the colonists?

• British soldiers fired on colonists; it fueled anti-British sentiment

• Colonists attacked British soldiers; it led to peace talks

• A fire broke out; it led to rebuilding efforts

• A treaty was signed; it led to celebrations

What were the Intolerable Acts, and why did they make the colonists so angry?

• Laws punishing Boston; they restricted freedoms

• Laws reducing taxes; they were seen as unfair

• Laws expanding trade; they were seen as harmful

• Laws promoting peace; they were seen as unnecessary

Why did the British have an advantage at the start of the Revolutionary War?

• They had a larger army

• They had more allies

• They had better technology

• They had more resources

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

• It led to French support for the Americans

• It resulted in British victory

• It ended the war

• It caused American retreat

What role did the French play in helping the Americans win the Revolutionary War?

• Provided military support

• Negotiated peace treaties

• Supplied food and clothing

• Trained American soldiers