Unit 2: Road to Revolution Vocabulary Quiz Prep

What is the role of the British Parliament?

• To fight wars

• To make laws and taxes

• To explore new lands

• To trade with colonies

What does the term "Salutary Neglect" refer to?

• Strict enforcement of laws

• Ignoring the colonies as long as they pay taxes and follow laws

• Encouraging colonists to rebel

• Providing military support to colonies

What is a "Redcoat"?

• A colonial farmer

• A British Army soldier

• A French spy

• An American general

What is the definition of "Militia"?

• Professional army

• Colonial citizen soldiers

• Naval force

• British regulars

What does "Tyranny" mean?

• Fair and just government

• Cruel and oppressive government

• Democratic leadership

• Peaceful negotiation

What does it mean to "Cede" territory?

• To conquer

• To give or avoid conflict

• To explore

• To defend

What was the Ohio River Valley known for?

• A desert region

• A great farm land controlled by the French

• A mining area

• A British colony

Who was George Washington?

• A British king

• A young Virginian who wants to become a general in the British army

• A French diplomat

• An explorer

What was the Seven Years War?

• A local skirmish

• A 7 year global war between France and England

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

• A successful alliance

• A failed plan to place the 13 colonies under a centralized government

• A military strategy

• A trade agreement