Chapter 1 S.S. Review

How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They supported the policy and paid the new taxes the King ordered.

• They resisted the policy and refused to pay the new taxes the King ordered.

• They supported the policy and left areas west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• They resisted the policy and stayed in areas west of the Appalachian Mountains.

How did British officials in Virginia respond to the new French forts?

• They sent George Washington to present a declaration of war.

• They sent George Washington to tell the French to leave the territory.

• They sent George Washington to recruit new Indian allies to attack the French.

• They sent George Washington with a new plan to divide up the Ohio River Valley.

Why did Britain create more taxes and laws for the colonies?

• to gain more control over the British colonies

• to stop the colonies from growing too wealthy

• to stop the growing rebellion within the British colonies

• to make the colonists pay for the French and Indian War

Which actions could British Parliament have taken to reduce American colonists' anger over taxes?

• issue more taxes

• allow colonists to vote on new taxes

• give colonists representation in Parliament

• replace the colonial governments with British-controlled government

Add the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence about types of governments. A. Great Britain had a ________. B. The colonists wanted a ________. C. A ________ is a form of government in which authority is kept through a ruling family. D. A ________ is a form of government in which the people have the power.

• 1. monarchy; 2. representative democracy; 3. monarchy; 4. representative democracy

• 1. democracy; 2. monarchy; 3. dictatorship; 4. oligarchy

• 1. dictatorship; 2. monarchy; 3. democracy; 4. monarchy

• 1. oligarchy; 2. dictatorship; 3. representative democracy; 4. monarchy

What are the three natural rights of every U.S. citizen?

• life

• liberty

• pursuit of happiness

• property

• love

The Declaration of Independence includes several key philosophies or beliefs. Fill in the blanks.

• A, B, C

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Power, Wealth, and Fame

• Order, Discipline, and Obedience

The Declaration of Independence was signed on what day?

• a. July 4, 1776

• b. December 25, 1492

• c. October 31, 1620

• d. March 15, 1801

What advantages did American colonists have that helped them win the Revolutionary War?

• They were familiar with the land where battles were fought.

• They had more gold than Great Britain.

• They had a strong determination to be independent.

• The colonists had unlimited supplies of food.

• They received support from France and Spain.

What can you infer about how the colonists felt about the Stamp Act?

• The colonists were angry about the Stamp Act.

• The colonists were happy about the Stamp Act.

• The colonists thought the Stamp Act made America stronger.

• The colonists believed waiting in line for stamps was unfair.