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unit 2 study guide

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
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1.

What were the three effects of the First Great Awakening?

a)

Revivals and new light ministers,

encourage democracy and religious toleration, renewed interest in religion shared by all

colonies which united them

b)

Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved

to the Indian tribes

c)

They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its

assembly, and increased military presence

d)

They listed the

problems, complaints, and grievances suffered under the King

2.

Describe mercantilism and salutary neglect.

a)

Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war

b)

Salutary neglect was Britain’s policy of hands off governing of their North American

colonies, the colonists were used to acting independently.

c)

American Independence,

Britain gave up lands in North America

d)

Mercanilism is when the colonies provide

raw materials and a consumer market for the Mother country. In return, the mother

country provides security and manufactured goods.

3.

The cartoon of a snake split into sections with the words Join, or Die was meant to do what?

a)

Leaders that could better

motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory

b)

Convince the colonists to unite for defense

c)

Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved

to the Indian tribes

d)

Formation of a strong union as a defense against

the consequences posed by the French and Indian War

4.

What was the purpose of the Albany Plan?

a)

Patriots rebelled against British control, loyalist supported the King of England

b)

To provide the British with housing for their soldiers

c)

They prevented a British

escape at the battle of Yorktown

d)

Formation of a strong union as a defense against

the consequences posed by the French and Indian War

5.

Why did England pass the Quartering Acts?

a)

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” Due

to lack of representation, they had no say in the taxes that were being imposed on them

b)

Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved

to the Indian tribes

c)

They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its

assembly, and increased military presence

d)

To provide the British with housing for their soldiers

6.

What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?

a)

They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its

assembly, and increased military presence

b)

Enforce Mercantilism

c)

To provide the British with housing for their soldiers

d)

Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved

to the Indian tribes

7.

After the French and Indian War ended what lead to colonists protesting against the British?

a)

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” Due

to lack of representation, they had no say in the taxes that were being imposed on them

b)

Leaders that could better

motivate their troops and they were defending their home land.

c)

Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war

d)

They prevented a British

escape at the battle of Yorktown

8.

Explain the battles of Trenton and Princeton. How was George Washington able to

outwit the enemy troops at those locations?

a)

a. The war showed the British that the Americans could fight.

b. It showed the Americans that the British were not invicible

c. The war put Great Britain in debt/taxed the colonies

d. The British drew the Proclamation Line of 1763 to prevent colonists from

moving westward.

b)

The Continental Army struggled through

the winter of 1776. The British made camp in NY and sent a small detachment to Trento

and Princeton, NJ. Washington was camped in Pennsylvania. With his men, they

crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Eve to surprise the British.

c)

Surprise attack on Christmas Eve scattered the British forces and boosted the morale of

the Americans.

d)

Formation of a strong union as a defense against

the consequences posed by the French and Indian War

9.

Who were the Sons of Liberty, what types of activities did they partake in? Who started

the group?

a)

A group of men (Patriots) in Boston who organized to

rebel against the British.

b)

Charles Harris

c)

Sam Adams started***/John Hancock co-founder

d)

They vandalized tax collectors, tarred and feather British officials and hung effigies

(statues).

10.

What were the 4 outcomes of the French and Indian War?

a)

The war showed the British that the Americans could fight.

b)

The British drew the Proclamation Line of 1763 to prevent colonists from

moving westward.

c)

It showed the Americans that the British were not invicible

d)

The war put Great Britain in debt/taxed the colonies

e)

Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war

11.

Land claims in what area of America lead to the French and Indian war?

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Yorktown

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Ohio River Valley

12.

Sugar Act of 1764 and the Townshend Act of 1767 (Find the question.)

a)

How was the French Navy most useful during the Revolutionary War?

b)

Taxes that applied to taxation on particular products imported into the colonies were called

what?

c)

During which battle did Paul Revere ride to warn the minutemen that “The British are coming”?

d)

After the French and Indian War ended what lead to colonists protesting against the British?

13.

How did the Intolerable Acts impact Boston after the Boston Tea Party? (Three major

things)

a)

Punished Boston by closing its harbor

b)

Disbanding the colonial assembly

c)

They listed the

problems, complaints and grievances suffered under the King

d)

Instituting martial law

e)

It showed the Americans that the British were not invicible

14.

Explain the Intolerable Acts?

a)

They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its assembly, and increased military presence

b)

Sugar Act of 1764 and the Townshend Act of 1767

c)

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” Due to lack of representation, they had no say in the taxes that were being imposed on them

d)

To provide the British with housing for their soldiers

15.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonist were not happy about the representation in British parliament?

a)

They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its assembly, and increased military presence

b)

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.” Due to lack of representation, they had no say in the taxes that were being imposed on them

c)

America was a melting pot of different European groups who owed no allegiance to the British King.

d)

Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war

16.

Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense? What did he mean by the phrase: “But Britain is the parent country, say some...Europe, not England, is the parent country of America”.

a)

Thomas Paine, America was a melting pot of different European groups who owed no allegiance to the British King.

b)

George Washington, Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved to the Indian tribes

c)

John Adams, Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory

d)

Ben Franklin, They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown

17.

How did the patriots have an advantage in the Revolutionary War?

a)

Revivals and new light ministers, encourage democracy and religious toleration, renewed interest in religion shared by all colonies which united them

b)

Patriots rebelled against British control, loyalist supported the King of England

c)

Convince the colonists to unite for defense

d)

Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory

18.

During which battle did Paul Revere ride to warn the minutemen that “The British are coming”?

a)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

b)

the battle of Yorktown

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Ohio River Valley

19.

Due to running out of ammunition the American militia had to retreat during which battle?

a)

(Battle) of Lexington and Concord

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

battle of Yorktown

20.

How did the Battle of Kings Mountain affect the war in the South?

a)

It raised the morale of the Southern Patriots

b)

American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America

c)

Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory

d)

Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved to the Indian tribes

21.

What battle was considered the turning point of the war?

a)

Bunker Hill

b)

Saratoga

c)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

battle of Yorktown

22.

How was the French Navy most useful during the Revolutionary War?

a)

Surprise attack on Christmas Eve scattered the British forces and boosted the morale of the Americans.

b)

They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its assembly, and increased military presence

c)

Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war

d)

They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown

23.

What was one of the justifications for the Declaration of Independence?

a)

They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown

b)

American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America

c)

They listed the problems, complaints and grievances suffered under the King

d)

Enforce Mercantilism

24.

Explain the difference between a Patriot and a Loyalist.

a)

American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America

b)

Patriots rebelled against British control, loyalist supported the King of England

c)

Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the terri

d)

Punished Boston by closing its harbor Disbanding the colonial assembly Instituting martial law

25.

Name the battle that claims the “shot heard round the world”.

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

battle of Yorktown

c)

Saratoga

d)

Bunker Hill

e)

Lexington and Concard

26.

What provisions were made in the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

a)

Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved to the Indian tribes

b)

American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America

c)

They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown

d)

Formation of a strong union as a defense against the consequences posed by the French and Indian War