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SSUSH1a
The Triangular Trade connected all the continents EXCEPT
Asia
Africa
Europe
The Americas
Someone who agrees to work for 7 years in return for a passage to the New World is called a _________.
slave
assembly member
indentured servant
farmer
Which colonial region was most diverse?
Southern
Mid-Atlantic
New England
Puritans and Pilgrims influenced society in which region?
South
New England
Mid-Atlantic
Which style of house is characterized by being narrow and long and was popularized in West Africa & Haiti?
Ranch
Yurt
Pistol
Shotgun
Which of the following was not traded from Europe to Africa in return for slaves?
Rum
Cloth
Weapons
Sugar
Which of the following was NOT a Great Awakening minister?
Johnathan Edwards
George Whitefield
William Tennent
Joel Osteen
What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?
It presented a convincing case for independence, using plain language.
It counteracted the Great Awakening by arguing against religion.
It clearly described how increased trade could benefit the colonies.
It considered early arguments against using slave labor in America.
This cartoon was published by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. The cartoon encouraged
States to ratify the new Constitution.
Confederate states to organize a government.
American colonies to unite in their efforts.
Britain to establish more American Colonies.
Which of these conflicts gave the British Empire effective control over North America in the 18th century?
The War of 1812
The Napoleonic War
The War of Spanish Succession
The Seven Years/French & Indian War
After winning the French & Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 which made the colonists angry because
it did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian mountains.
it passed a tax on items such as newspapers, wills and contracts.
it forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.
it took away their representation in Parliament.
How did the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts encourage American colonists to consider revolution against British rule?
by representing an effort in Britain to end the slave trade in the colonies
by increasing conflict between the colonists and neighboring Indian tribes.
by revealing the British plan to expand the American colonies farther west on the continent
by raising taxes in the American colonies without granting the colonies any representation in Parliament
The cartoon printed in 1760 was most likely a protest against
pirates
food safety
British taxes
cruelty of British soldiers
Why did American colonists resent British taxes?
American colonists were unhappy that the high taxes were keeping the nobility in luxury.
Unlike American colonists, people who lived in Great Britain did not have to pay any duties .
Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament as people who lived in Great Britain did.
Great Britain did not offer the American colonists any protection from the French and the Indians.
The 1763 Treaty of Paris concluded a conflict between which two colonial powers?
England and Spain
France and England
Spain and Portugal
Portugal and France
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine made a case for American independence on which grounds?
British leaders had little regard for the best interests of the colonists.
British institutions were failing to provide sufficient aid to the colonists.
British leaders were overlooking the important contributions of colonists.
British institutions placed too many political responsibilities on the colonists.
What was the MAIN purpose of the 1763 Treaty of Paris?
to formalize a military alliance between France and Spain against Great Britain
to formalize trading rights between the European powers and American Indians
to end the Revolutionary War by recognizing the independence of the United States
to end the French and Indian War and divide the colonial territories in North America
What event accounts for the decrease in French territory illustrated by these maps?
the American Revolution
the French and Indian War
the French Revolution
the Napoleonic Wars
Which of the following BEST describes Thomas Paine's argument in Common Sense?
Diplomacy with the British Parliament is the best way to settle differences.
The colonists have far more to lose by continuing to be a part of the British Empire.
Parliament is simply slow to respond so the colonists must be patient in seeking their goals.
Breaking free of English control will hurt the colonists' chances of gaining economic freedom.
(1754-1763) War fought in the colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won.
French and Indian War
King Philip's War
American Revolution
French Revolution
Ended the French and Indian War and effectively kicked the French out of North America.
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Stated that no colonists could settle in lands to the west of the Appalachian mountains-- made the colonists very upset.
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
Quartering Act
A group of colonists who formed a secret society to oppose British policies at the time of the American Revolution
Sons of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty
Stamp Act Congress
Committees of Correspondence
Law passed by parliament allowing the British East India Company to sell its low-cost tea directly to the colonies - undermining colonial tea merchants; led to the Boston Tea Party
Tea Act
Townshend Act
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
protest against increased tea prices in which colonists dumped British tea into Boston harbor
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Concord
series of laws passed in 1774 to punish Boston for the Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Townshend Acts
Quartering Act
Sugar Act
What established the procedure by which the United States would expand westward across North America by the admission of new states, rather than by the expansion of existing states?
Treaty of Paris 1763
The Wilmont Proviso
The Monroe Doctrine
The Northwest Ordinance
The unicameral legislative branch created by the Articles of Confederation was MOST LIKELY changed to a bicameral branch in the United States Constitution because people
wanted the government to have much more power.
wanted more of a separation of government power.
wanted everything from the Articles to be changed.
believed that the first legislative branch was corrupt.
Why did the Founding Fathers create a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?
to prevent another war with Great Britain
to provide the states with unlimited power
to prevent abuse of power by the national government
to increase the taxation powers of the national government
Establishment of land rights for those states in white were primarily set by
The Midwestern Compact
The Northwest Ordinance
The Missouri Compromise
The Albany Plan of Union
Shays' Rebellion was significant because it
shifted the balance of power from free states to the slave states.
demonstrated the opposition of the Anti-Federalists to the Constitution.
provided the background to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775.
demonstrated the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
Which of these can be considered a success of the American government under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress did not have the power to regulate interstate or foreign trade.
Congress was denied any powers of taxation, it could only request money from the states.
Passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance provided a systematic process for adding new states into the Union.
Even after the Revolution was over, the American military was too weak to force British troops out of their forts on the Western frontier.
Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval.
3/4 of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.
All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.
Congress could not tax.
The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of
the British
states rights
any governing authority
a strong central government
One of the most important legacies of the Northwest Ordinance was that it prevented the expansion of ________________ north of the Ohio River in the new territories.
slavery
Indian warfare
industrialization
British colonization
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is significant because it
guaranteed universal suffrage.
gave free land to all settlers.
balanced the number of free and slave states in the Union.
included provisions for territorial growth and the admission of new states.
The person most known for contributing to the final form of the Constitution was
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
Which of these BEST explains why many Anti-Federalists finally agreed to the approve the U.S. Constitution?
George Washington favored it
the Bill of Rights was added
they wanted to have a better relationship with the Federalists
they feared a civil war would break out if the dispute continued
The Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise both dealt with
the admission of new western states
the territorial expansion of slavery
the regulation of interstate commerce
the representation of states in Congress
Those who supported adoption of the Constitution were called
Anti-Federalists
Democrats
Federalists
Republicans
At the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia Plan would have granted more power to
industrial states
agricultural states
states with small population
states with large population
The Founding Fathers gained support for the Constitution by promising that
all free males would be able to vote.
the President would be from the South.
a Bill of Rights would be established.
citizens would not be required to pay taxes.
The Federalist Papers were written to encourage
the adoption of the Bill of Rights
the ratification of the Constitution.
delegates in Philadelphia to write a new constitution.
states to send delegates to the Philadelphia Convention.
Congress called for a convention to be held in Philadelphia in 1787 in order to
declare independence from England.
revise the Articles of Confederation.
establish a new Constitution for the United States.
direct the Revolutionary War effort against England.
Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
To pass a law, all states needed to agree.
To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.
The President could veto a law before it was passed.
The Supreme Court could rule any law unconstitutional.
Which statement BEST describes the power of government provided by the Articles of Confederation?
The national government held most of the power.
Congress enforced its power by taxing the states.
The states had more power than the national government.
Government served to successfully unite the needs of all states.
Why did some African Americans side with the colonists during the Revolutionary War?
They believed that the new government intended to outlaw slavery in all of the new states.
They believed that the new government would extend the rights they fought for to African Americans.
They believed that the new government would allow African Americans to form an independent country.
They believed that the new government intended to give African American soldiers land taken from Loyalists.
During the Revolutionary War, what were the duties of "camp followers," women who lived in military encampments?
They acted as nurses, tending to the sick and wounded.
They acted as soldiers, fighting in women's brigades on the front lines.
They acted as gunsmiths, cleaning and repairing firearms
They acted as scouts, monitoring and reporting on enemy movements
What was one of the MOST important factors when American Indians decided which side to support during the American Revolution?
which side was more likely to give them citizenship
which side was more likely to trade fairly with them
which side was less likely to attack their French allies
which side was less likely to expand colonial territories
The French officer in the painting helped the United States by fighting with the Continental Army and securing supplies and troops from France. Who is pictured next to General George Washington?
Baron von Steuben
Casimir Pulaski
Charles Cornwallis
Marquis de LaFayette
Look at the painting of the Siege of Yorktown, how did other countries contribute to the outcome of this battle between the United States and Great Britain?
French ships prevented US ships from reinforcing or supplying US ground troops, leading to a British victory.
French ships prevented British ships from reinforcing or supplying British ground troops, leading to a US victory.
Spanish ships prevented British ships from reinforcing or supplying British ground troops, leading to a US victory.
Spanish ships prevented US ships from reinforcing or supplying US ground troops, leading to a British victory.
Look at the diagram, what principle, which influenced the Declaration of Independence, does this diagram represent?
Divine Right
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Social Contract
Which country provided the support the United States needed to overcome its disadvantages in the American Revolution?
Canada
France
Mexico
Prussia
How did many women support the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
They served as reserve combat troops and were trained to defend the colonies from invasion.
They took over manufacturing jobs that were previously filled by men now serving in the army.
They worked undercover as servants to British officers so that they could gather useful information
They produced uniforms, blankets, and other goods that could no longer be acquired from Britain.
Before which winter battle did George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River in order to attack Hessian mercenaries?
the Battle of Cowpens
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Trenton
the Battle of Yorktown
How were American Indians treated during the negotiations that formally ended the American Revolution?
Both allies of the British and allies of the United States were allowed to keep their territory.
Both allies of the British and allies of the United States were forced to give up their territory.
Allies of the British were allowed to keep their land, while allies of the United States lost their land.
Allies of the United States were allowed to keep their land, while allies of the British lost their land.
What is one reason, expressed in the Declaration of Independence, that the colonies declared their independence from Great Britain?
The British failed to protect loyal colonists from revolutionaries during Shays' Rebellion.
The British caused the colonial economy to suffer by refusing to trade with the colonists.
The British taxed the colonists even though colonists were not represented in Parliament.
The British did not send troops to support colonial militias during the French and Indian War.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
James Madison
Which natural feature was the western boundary of the United States after the signing of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?
Pacific Ocean
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to Continental forces following which battle?
Battle of Saratoga
Siege of Yorktown
Landing at Kip's Bay
Battle of Kings Mountain
Which Revolutionary War battle caused the French to openly join the United States in the war against Great Britain?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Kings Mountain
During the American Revolution, for what was General Charles Cornwallis BEST known?
the brutal tactics he used to decrease morale among the colonial subjects
gaining more territory for Great Britain than any contemporary military leader
employing a scorched earth tactic as he led his army through the Georgia Colony
pushing for and leading British expeditions to take control of the Southern Colonies
General George Washington decided to fall back and make camp at Valley Forge rather than give in to the demands of
the Continental Congress and attempt to liberate Philadelphia from the British.
Governor George Clinton and attempt to liberate New York City from the British.
Baron Von Steuben and join the Hessian soldiers outnumbered at Yorktown.
the committees of correspondence and join the French forces outnumbered at Yorktown.
What was the purpose of General George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River?
to retreat from a British advance force and regroup with the main army
to meet up with recently arrived French forces and plan the next battle
to surprise the Hessian Forces and gain momentum for the Continental Army
to test a new type of ship that had been commissioned by the Continental Navy
Which Founding Father was credited for insisting that the United States employ a regular national army rather than only state militias?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which of these played a role in the decision of the Second Continental Congress to declare independence from Great Britain?
the end of the Intolerable Acts
colonial victories at Saratoga and New York
George III's rejection of the Olive Branch Petition
George Washington's acceptance as head of the Army
A list including: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness would be best titled as:
'The Constitution'
'Inalienable Rights'
'The Bill of Rights'
'The First Amendment'
In the Declaration of Independence, whom did the Americans indict for "repeated injuries and usurpations"?
King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism
Parliament, because of the oppressive legislation that it had passed over ten years
British merchants, because their drive for personal profits had caused them to ignore the greater good of the empire
The king's ministers, because they had refused to compromise and had turned the king and Parliament against the colonies
The Declaration of Independence and the "Social Contract Theory" both arose from which philosophical movement?
Realism
Humanism
Enlightenment
Existentialism
Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of man. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?
the Bill of Rights
the Mayflower Compact
the Preamble to the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
The British surrendered to the Continental Army in 1781 following
the Boston Massacre
the Battle of Yorktown.
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Lexington.
Why did many slaves and freedmen ally themselves with the British cause during the American Revolution?
They believed the colonists were disloyal to the Crown and chose to fight for continued British control.
They hoped Great Britain would make them British citizens if they agreed to fight against colonial independence.
They believed their own freedom from slavery was of higher priority than the colonies' independence from Britain.
They immigrated from Great Britain and felt they would be betraying their homeland if they fought against Great Britain.
The Marquis de Lafayette is best known for his involvement in which event
giving away secrets to the Germans in World War II.
his role in the XYZ Affair with the French government.
fighting for the United States in the American Revolution.
leading the French Resistance to aid American pilots in World War II.
The Treaty of Paris of 1783
ended French colonial holdings in North America.
eventually became a major cause of the Mexican War
granted the United States independence from England.
ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for their lands.
As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, control of the Florida Territory was given to what country?
Spain
France
Great Britain
the United States
Which is the BEST explanation of how American and French forces used the physical geography of the area to their advantage in the Siege of Yorktown?
The American and French troops made a successful charge on the British, who entrenched on the high ground of the battlefield.
They pinned the British against the York River and waited for it to ice over in the winter, preventing the British from being resupplied.
The Americans hired Indian scouts for their knowledge of the terrain and the fact that they knew shortcuts for attacking the British positions.
The American troops surrounded the British lines and began to attack them, while the French Navy blocked any chance for their escape by blockading the York River.
The assistance of the French was given to the American Continental Army after which battle in the Revolutionary War?
Cowpens
New York
Saratoga
Lexington
Lord Charles Cornwallis role in the American Revolution is significant because
he successfully defeated Washington outside of New York City
led the British invasion of the colonies by way of the Canada territory
he abandoned the British Army and declared his allegiance to the Colonial Army.
his invasion of Virginia eventually led to his being trapped in 1781 at the battle of Yorktown.
Which of these was the GREATEST contribution of Prussian military expert Baron von Steuben to the American war effort?
He secured much-needed supplies from Prussia.
He trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
He donated large sums of money to the colonists.
He led a group of soldiers at the Battle of Saratoga
Where did Washington and his troops winter and train during the 1777-78 winter months?
Mount Joy
Brandywine
Valley Forge
Fort Ticonderoga
Lexington and Concord were the first battles in what war?
Mexican War
Seven Years' War
American Revolution
Spanish-American War
