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History CQA 2 Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the colonist view the Proclamation of 1763 which was passed by the British Parliament?

a)

They felt it brought peace between the colonist and Native Americans

b)

That it created a friendly relationship between the king and colonists

c)

It was seen by the colonists as an act of tyranny by the king.

d)

It drove French settlers out of the American colonies.

2.

That was the main reason the colonist were upset by taxes being imposed on them by the British government?

a)

They were denied a trial by a jury of their peers as defined in the English Bill of Rights.

b)

They had no Representation in Parliament

c)

They made British paper products less expensive.

d)

They had to house British soldier under thr quartering act

3.

What were the Coercive Acts (also known as the "Intolerable acts" by the colonist) that were passed in 1774?

a)

A response to the Boston Massacre that ordered 4000 more troops to the center of colonial unrest in Boston.

b)

The first new tax passed by Parliament. It required government stamps be put on every official document, newspaper, and pamphlet

c)

A series of acts passed by parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party, which included ordering Boston Harbor closed until tea was paid for.

d)

A law that started Parliament had the right to pass laws, including taxes, which the colonist had to abide by. It also said the colonial assemblies could not send petitions to parliament without prior consent.

4.

What was the main purpose of Tar-and-feathering as shown in the image below.

a)

To protest their being taxed without their consent

b)

To protest the high cost of British goods

c)

To protest British involvement in the French and Indian War

d)

to protest the quartering of troops in loyalist homes

5.

Which statement below best describes the events of the Boston Massacre?

a)

It was were the first shots were fired by Patriot and British troops at lexington and concord.

b)

It was a deadly riot between colonist who formed an angry mob around British troops stationed in the area.

c)

It was a fierce battle that took place during the French and Indian war which left George Washington wounded

d)

It was a noisy protest against the Stamp Act by the sons of liberty in Boston, which will leas to the throwing of expensive tea into Boston Harbor

6.

What person would have made this statement? "We will be much better off without England controlling our trade. We will be free to trade with anyone we please and we will not be forced to buy English manufactured goods any longer. It is high time for us to develop our own manufactoring. England has been taking advantage od us too long; the time has come for us to strike out on our own"

a)

a financial advisor to the British East Indian Company

b)

A wealthy merchant loyal to Great Britain

c)

a Patriot

d)

A Loyalist

7.

What was the main idea of Common Sense by Thomas Paine?

a)

It persuaded many colonists that the time had come to declare independence.

b)

It reminded colonist that they owed loyalty and respect to king george

c)

it encouraged the colonists to seek a peaceful and diplomatic settlement with Britain.

d)

It convinced many colonists that they could not win a war against Britain.

8.

"After helping cature ft. Ticonderoga in 1775, he continued to support the American war effort, but always felt his work was unrecognized. Therefor, in 1779, he secretly negotiated with the British to turn over an American post in exchange for commanding position and cash rewards." Who is this passage talking about?

a)

John Andre

b)

George Washington

c)

Ethan Allen

d)

Benedict Arnold

9.

Mary is a wealthy woman from New York City. Her Husband's business earns a lot of money for the British and claims to be related to a member of parliament. Which of the following is Mary?

a)

Patriot

b)

Neutralist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Daughter of Liberty

10.

Why do you think some colonists wanted this image to be seen by as many patriots as possible?

a)

to show that the British were forcing colonists to quarter soldiers

b)

to persuade Britain to repeal the Stamp act

c)

to show that protesters were violently attacking British Troops with firearms

d)

to stir anger against the British and promote the argument for independence

11.

When the first Continental congress met in 1774 what action did they take?

a)

they were unable to agree what action to take, and decided to meet again in 6 months

b)

they sent a letter to King George in support of the British policies

c)

They decided to declare independence against unfair British policies

d)

They voted to end all trade with Great Britain, as a result of the Intolerable Acts

12.

What rights doe the Declaration of Independence say that all people are endowed with?

a)

the right to elect leaders to represent them

b)

the right to speak freely and worship in peace

c)

the right to feel safe and secure in ones home

d)

the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

13.

"to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government" What does the word despotism mean in this sentence?

a)

The king's use of power for kindness

b)

the king's use of absolute power

c)

the king's use of power for good

d)

the king's use of power was weak

14.

Which document gives a list of grievances?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

15.

(1st: British policies limit colonial rights --> 2nd ___________________ --> 3rd British ignore colonial grievances -->>>> 4th The Declaration of independence is approved) Fill in the Blank!

a)

colonial demand for more agricultural trade

b)

colonial demand for more religious rights

c)

colonial demand for British troops

d)

colonial demand for taxes to be repealed

16.

What best describes the battle of Lexington and Concord

a)

the battles ended the American Revolution

b)

the battles convinced France to be our allies

c)

the battle forced Washington to retreat to New York

d)

the battle marked the beginning of the American Revolution

17.

What was the outcome of the battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

although the British won the battle, it was at a great cost to them

b)

neither the British nor the colonists won the battle

c)

the British won the battle with few casualties

d)

the colonists had a complete victory because they outnumbered the British

18.

Why is valley forge considered a turning point for the Continental army?

a)

valley forge tested the continental army's ability to face demanding situations ultimately paving the way for victory in the war.

b)

valley forge was strategically close to the British occupied city of Philadelphia

c)

valley forge was between Philadelphia ans the town of York where congress relocated

d)

valley forge was well fortified to guard against any British attack

19.

What contributions did colonial women make to the war effort during the American Revolution?

a)

due to their low positions in society and inability to have courage, they did not participate on the war front

b)

they sewed uniforms, cooked, and took over jobs of their husbands

c)

they tended farms and business owned by the British to send money back to England

d)

many became tax collectors since most of the men were off fighting and revenue was needed for the war effort.

20.

Why was the battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

a)

it raised the moral of the army and France was brought into the war as an American ally

b)

George was liberated from British control, and most loyalists moved north

c)

the British were forced to leave Canada and allow the French to occupy it

d)

General Burgoyne's career ended, and captain John Paul Jones took over.

21.

What geographic factor helped the Americans defeat the British at Yorktown?

a)

Yorktown is on the coast therefore the Iroquois could easily surround it.

b)

Yorktown is in Virginia where colonial troops could use guerrilla tactics

c)

Yorktown is in a swamp area where colonial forces could easily capture British forts with the aid of the famous swamp fox.

d)

Yorktown is on a peninsula where the British were surrounded by colonial and French forces.

22.

Why did Abigail Adams write her husband a letter asking him to remember the ladies in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

she believed and wanted enslaved African American women to share the same equal rights in the new government

b)

she believed and wanted all women to have a voice and representation in the new government

c)

she believed that only women who had contributed to the war efforts should have a say in the new government

d)

she believed that only patriot women should have equal rights in the new government and loyalists should all have to move back to England

23.

What characteristics made George Washington a good leader of the Continental Army and as the first Presidents of the United States?

a)

his fear for the future of the nation if political parties existed

b)

his strong leadership and military skills

c)

his satisfaction with the outcome of the war

d)

his views on foreign and domestic policy

24.

Which statement accurately describes the British troops?

a)

they were better fed, trained and equipped, and had strong leadership.

b)

they were led by mercenaries who knew the land and used guerrilla tactics

c)

they had to steal supplied such as uniforms and weapons from the Continental army

d)

they lacked food, training, equipment and strong leadership

25.

What document ended the American Revolution?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of 6 nations