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Worksheetsunit 2 study guide
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
What were the three effects of the First Great Awakening?
Revivals and new light ministers,
encourage democracy and religious toleration, renewed interest in religion shared by all
colonies which united them
Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved
to the Indian tribes
They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its
assembly, and increased military presence
They listed the
problems, complaints, and grievances suffered under the King
Describe mercantilism and salutary neglect.
Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war
Salutary neglect was Britain’s policy of hands off governing of their North American
colonies, the colonists were used to acting independently.
American Independence,
Britain gave up lands in North America
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.
The cartoon of a snake split into sections with the words Join, or Die was meant to do what?
Leaders that could better
motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory
Convince the colonists to unite for defense
Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved
to the Indian tribes
Formation of a strong union as a defense against
the consequences posed by the French and Indian War
What was the purpose of the Albany Plan?
Patriots rebelled against British control, loyalist supported the King of England
To provide the British with housing for their soldiers
They prevented a British
escape at the battle of Yorktown
Formation of a strong union as a defense against
the consequences posed by the French and Indian War
Why did England pass the Quartering Acts?
“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
Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved
to the Indian tribes
They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its
assembly, and increased military presence
To provide the British with housing for their soldiers
What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its
assembly, and increased military presence
Enforce Mercantilism
To provide the British with housing for their soldiers
Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved
to the Indian tribes
After the French and Indian War ended what lead to colonists protesting against the British?
“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
Leaders that could better
motivate their troops and they were defending their home land.
Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war
They prevented a British
escape at the battle of Yorktown
Explain the battles of Trenton and Princeton. How was George Washington able to
outwit the enemy troops at those locations?
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.
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.
Surprise attack on Christmas Eve scattered the British forces and boosted the morale of
the Americans.
Formation of a strong union as a defense against
the consequences posed by the French and Indian War
Who were the Sons of Liberty, what types of activities did they partake in? Who started
the group?
A group of men (Patriots) in Boston who organized to
rebel against the British.
Charles Harris
Sam Adams started***/John Hancock co-founder
They vandalized tax collectors, tarred and feather British officials and hung effigies
(statues).
What were the 4 outcomes of the French and Indian War?
The war showed the British that the Americans could fight.
The British drew the Proclamation Line of 1763 to prevent colonists from
moving westward.
It showed the Americans that the British were not invicible
The war put Great Britain in debt/taxed the colonies
Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war
Land claims in what area of America lead to the French and Indian war?
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Ohio River Valley
Sugar Act of 1764 and the Townshend Act of 1767 (Find the question.)
How was the French Navy most useful during the Revolutionary War?
Taxes that applied to taxation on particular products imported into the colonies were called
what?
During which battle did Paul Revere ride to warn the minutemen that “The British are coming”?
After the French and Indian War ended what lead to colonists protesting against the British?
How did the Intolerable Acts impact Boston after the Boston Tea Party? (Three major
things)
Punished Boston by closing its harbor
Disbanding the colonial assembly
They listed the
problems, complaints and grievances suffered under the King
Instituting martial law
It showed the Americans that the British were not invicible
Explain the Intolerable Acts?
They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its assembly, and increased military presence
Sugar Act of 1764 and the Townshend Act of 1767
“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
To provide the British with housing for their soldiers
Which part of the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonist were not happy about the representation in British parliament?
They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its assembly, and increased military presence
“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
America was a melting pot of different European groups who owed no allegiance to the British King.
Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war
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”.
Thomas Paine, America was a melting pot of different European groups who owed no allegiance to the British King.
George Washington, Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved to the Indian tribes
John Adams, Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory
Ben Franklin, They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown
How did the patriots have an advantage in the Revolutionary War?
Revivals and new light ministers, encourage democracy and religious toleration, renewed interest in religion shared by all colonies which united them
Patriots rebelled against British control, loyalist supported the King of England
Convince the colonists to unite for defense
Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory
During which battle did Paul Revere ride to warn the minutemen that “The British are coming”?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
the battle of Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Ohio River Valley
Due to running out of ammunition the American militia had to retreat during which battle?
(Battle) of Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
battle of Yorktown
How did the Battle of Kings Mountain affect the war in the South?
It raised the morale of the Southern Patriots
American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America
Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the territory
Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved to the Indian tribes
What battle was considered the turning point of the war?
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Battle of Lexington and Concord
battle of Yorktown
How was the French Navy most useful during the Revolutionary War?
Surprise attack on Christmas Eve scattered the British forces and boosted the morale of the Americans.
They punished Boston by closing its harbor, disbanding its assembly, and increased military presence
Taxes that were imposed by the British on the colonies to cover the cost of war
They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown
What was one of the justifications for the Declaration of Independence?
They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown
American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America
They listed the problems, complaints and grievances suffered under the King
Enforce Mercantilism
Explain the difference between a Patriot and a Loyalist.
American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America
Patriots rebelled against British control, loyalist supported the King of England
Leaders that could better motivate their troops and they were defending their home land. More familiar with the terri
Punished Boston by closing its harbor Disbanding the colonial assembly Instituting martial law
Name the battle that claims the “shot heard round the world”.
Lexington and Concord
battle of Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concard
What provisions were made in the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Prevent colonial settlement in areas reserved to the Indian tribes
American Independence, Britain gave up lands in North America
They prevented a British escape at the battle of Yorktown
Formation of a strong union as a defense against the consequences posed by the French and Indian War
