Colonial America: British Policies and Their Effects

What does the phrase "taxation without representation" mean?

• It means being taxed by a government without having a say in it.

• It means paying taxes only to your local government.

• It means refusing to pay any taxes at all.

• It means being represented in government without paying taxes.

What was the main purpose of mercantilism in the British colonial system?

• To benefit the mother country by controlling colonial trade and resources.

• To allow colonies complete independence in trade.

• To encourage colonies to trade only with each other.

• To reduce the power of the British Empire.

Which of the following best describes "salutary neglect"?

• The British government mostly ignored enforcing certain laws in the colonies.

• The British government strictly enforced all laws in the colonies.

• Colonists ignored British laws and created their own government.

• Colonists refused to trade with Britain.

Why did Britain fail to enforce many of its trade laws in the American colonies?

• The colonies were far from London, making communication and travel slow.

• The British government wanted the colonies to be independent.

• The colonists refused to pay any taxes.

• The British government did not care about colonial trade.

Which of the following was NOT a reason Britain allowed the American colonies to govern themselves for over 100 years?

• Enforcing trade laws and sending officials was expensive

• Britain was distracted by other problems in Europe

• The colonies were not making any profit

• The colonies were making money for Britain

How long did the French and Indian War last?

• Five years

• Seven years

• Nine years

• Eleven years

Why is the French and Indian War also called the Seven Years’ War?

• It lasted exactly seven years in North America

• The official fighting between major European powers lasted seven years

• It involved seven different countries

• It was fought every seven years

What role did a young George Washington play in the French and Indian War?

• He led the French forces

• He was a British governor

• He warned the French to leave the Ohio Valley and gained early fame as a military leader

• He negotiated peace between Britain and France

Which groups worked together to defeat France and gain control of more land in North America?

• French troops and Native Americans

• British troops and American colonists

• Spanish troops and American colonists

• British troops and Spanish colonists

What was one major financial consequence for Britain after winning the French and Indian War?

• They gained a large amount of gold.

• They lost all their colonies.

• They owed over 70 million pounds.

• They stopped trading with America.