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WorksheetsUnit 3: From Colonies to Rebellion
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
All of the events listed above occurred during-
the era of Westward Expansion
the Era of Good Feelings
The Revolutionary era
The Jacksonian era
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary war by-
restricting colonial trade with American Indians
imposing regulation on colonial agriculture
angering colonists who believed that their freedoms had been violated
punishing colonists for resisting the authority of parliament
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved
The British navy agreed to stop impressing American sailors into service
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France
Which document was signed on July 4, 1776-
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
Parliament repeals the Sugar and Stamp Acts
King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts
King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament
Why did Parliament passed these laws after the French and Indian War?
To promote the colonies abundance of land
To encourage colonies to produce more raw materials
To make the colonies pay part of the debt from the French and Indian War
To pay France back money owed from the French and Indian War
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
The economic system of mercantilism
Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade shown on the map?
The economic demands of the plantation system
The construction needs of the railroad
Increased textile manufacturing
Increased western migration
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*Life
*Liberty
*Pursuit of happiness
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This list includes rights that are considered-
transferable
legislated
unalienable
inherited
After this battle the French signed a Treaty of Alliance (friendship) with the Continental Army
Trenton
Yorktown
Saratoga
Concord
"Among which are the Enjoyment of Life and Liberty, with the Means of acquiring and possessing Property, and pursuing and obtaining Happiness and Safety." -
In this excerpt, the authors are describing rights they consider -
granted to citizens by their government
natural and possessed at birth
protected under religious doctrine
defined by the courts
Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, John describing the last battle of the Revolutionary War: " American has defeated the worlds most powerful navy."
Based on this excerpt, which battle was the last battle of the Revolutionary War?
The American victory at the battle of Yorktown
The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats.
The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge
The arrival off French aid after the Battle of Saratoga
Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide?
Benjamin Franklin
Francis Marion
Marquis de Lafeyette
Thomas Paine
The actions described in the political cartoon were carried out in order to...
encourage the outbreak of war between England and France
protest British taxation policies
end trade disagreements between colonists and French traders
protest a ban on selling beverages in the colonies
Based on the meme, which excerpt explains the number one reason the colonies wanted to become independent.
"King George III did not pass laws for the good of the 13 colonies."
"King George III made the colonies pay for his monthly dinners."
"King George III only makes laws that benefit him."
"King George III does not believe in innocent until proven guilty."
How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?
Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.
Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.
Natural harbors provided access to markets.
Extreme climates limited productive activity.
What are/were the first battle(s) of the American Revolution
Boston Massacre
Lexington & Concord
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
What law was passed that prohibited colonists from expanding west past the Appalachian Mountains?
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Massacre
Mercantilism is when
Raw materials were bought cheaply by the colony and sold as refined materials to the 'Mother Country'
Raw materials were bought cheaply by the 'Mother Country' and sold as refined materials to the colony
When merchants sold their goods for high prices to working class citizens
When working class citizens were forced to sell their products to make profits
According to this law, colonists were required to house British soldiers and provide them with supplies.
Quartering act
Sugar act
Stamp act
Townshend acts
