Lesson 2 Quickcheck 1

Who suggested the creation of a unified body of representatives from each colony in 1754?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the name of the plan suggested by Benjamin Franklin to create a unified body of representatives?

• Albany Plan of Union

• Continental Congress

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers

Fill in the blank: The thirteen colonies were populated by European settlers, African slaves, and ________ peoples.

• indigenous

• Asian

• Middle Eastern

• Pacific Islander

What does the 'Join, or Die.' slogan represent in the context of the American colonies?

• A call for unity among the American colonies against British rule

• A warning against joining the British forces

• A slogan for the abolition of slavery

• A campaign for religious freedom

A tax is:

• a voluntary contribution to charity

• a mandatory financial charge imposed by a government

• a fee for private services

• a donation to a non-profit organization

When was the Sugar Act passed?

• The Sugar Act was passed on April 5, 1764.

• The Sugar Act was passed on March 22, 1765.

• The Sugar Act was passed on July 4, 1776.

• The Sugar Act was passed on September 3, 1783.