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Why did the British government increase taxes on North American colonists?
to pay for the Seven Years War
to demonstrate British strength
to test loyalty to the British empire
to punish the New England colonists
Which statement best explains why the United States was successful in securing territory during the Westward Movement?
The U.S. Army protected settlers along Western routes.
The U.S. government agreed on the border with Mexico.
The U.S. threatened war with Great Britain over Oregon.
The U.S. Congress banned slavery west of the Mississippi.
The Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Compromise of 1850 were all directly related to which one of the following issues?
the expansion of slavery in the West
Bleeding Kansas
Nullification Crisis
the abolition of slavery in the North
Which role did freed slave Peter Salem play in the American Revolution?
hero at the Battle of Bunker Hill
soldier for the British forces
draftee for the American militia
officer in the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment
Which statement describes the main reason most Native American tribes supported the British during the American Revolution?
They believed the British would prevent further colonial settlement on tribal lands.
They believed the British would reward their loyalty with trade goods.
They believed the British would remove all colonists from coastal areas.
They believed the British would punish those tribes who disobeyed them.
How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention settle the issue of slavery?
with the adoption of the Three-Fifths Compromise
with the adoption of the Virginia Plan
with the adoption of the New Jersey Plan
with the adoption of the Great Compromise of 1787
Why did the colonists include the charges against the king in the Declaration of Independence?
The colonists wanted to tell England and the world their reasons for wanting independence.
The colonists wanted to tell others about the hardships of the colonies so they would not come to America.
The colonists wanted to outrage the king so they could fight the war known as the war for independence.
The colonists wanted future generations of Europeans to understand how horrible life in colonies was under the king’s rule.
Why is there a national historic park at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania?
to remember a place where soldiers of the Continental Army endured hardships and learned military skills under Baron von Steuben
to recognize a site where soldiers of the Continental Army became trapped and suffered military defeats under the Marquis de Lafayette
to commemorate the site where Lord Cornwallis was forced to surrender to the Continental Army
to honor the place where General Washington was appointed to lead the Continental Army
What role did Anti-Federalists play in the creation of the Constitution?
They insisted on a Bill of Rights.
They drafted the Preamble.
They proposed the Electoral College.
They forced the Three-Fifths Compromise.
Who said: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. "
Abraham Lincoln
James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Dave Edmunds
Why did West Virginia separate from Virginia and become its own state?
It did not want to secede from the Union.
It did not want to pay taxes to Virginia.
It wanted to develop its own slave laws.
It wanted to establish its own state militia.
Which statement describes a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not impose taxes.
The executive branch had too much power.
The national courts had too much power.
Congress could not make treaties.
The Stamp Act, passed in 1765, attempted to raise funds for the British army in America by requiring colonists to buy stamps from the government for all their business documents. How did the colonists react?
They organized a colonial boycott of stamp use and ignored the requirement for stamps.
They created committees that smuggled documents without stamps.
They organized colonial armies to revolt against unfair policies on stamps.
They entered political negotiations with the British and lowered the costs of stamps.
When did Lincoln reverse the statements on not interfering with the South's institution of slavery?
in the Emancipation Proclamation
in his Gettysburg Address
in the Lincoln-Douglas debates
in his Second Inaugural Address
Which statement explains why many African Americans fought for the British during the early days of the American Revolution?
The British promised African Americans their freedom in exchange for fighting the Americans.
The British promised African Americans property in exchange for fighting the Americans.
The British promised African Americans citizenship in exchange for fighting the Americans.
The British promised African Americans the right to vote in exchange for fighting the Americans.
Which statement best describes the impact the development of steamboats and canals had on agriculture?
Steamboats and canals provided farmers with greater access to markets at decreased costs.
Steamboats and canals eliminated shipping risks for farmers.
Steamboats and canals increased consumer demand for produce.
Steamboats and canals allowed farmers to ship their crops to international markets for the first time.
Why did Northerners and Southerners monitor the U.S. Senate in the time leading up to the Civil War?
It represented the balance of power between free and slave states.
It would ultimately decide whether or not to go to war.
It would decide whether or not slavery was constitutional.
It held more power than the president or the federal courts.
Which contribution did colonial women make to the Revolutionary War effort?
boycotted British goods
guarded captured enemies
founded the Red Cross
sailed supply ships
Which statement describes a precedent George Washington set as the first president?
His military experience set a precedent for the election of future presidents.
His experience as an ambassador set a precedent for the election of future presidents.
His experience as a colonial governor set a precedent for the election of future presidents.
His experience as a political party leader set a precedent for the election of future presidents.
Who invented the commercial steamboat in the United States?
Robert Fulton
Eli Whitney
Isaac Singer
Samuel Morse
Brian Eno
Which statement best describes the impact of the Haitian Revolution in the United States?
It raised concerns for slave revolts in the South.
It helped force the announcement of the Monroe Doctrine.
It caused Great Britain to impress American sailors.
It caused Americans to support a revolt against the monarchy in France.
Which recommendation did George Washington make in his Farewell Address?
The United States should avoid long-term foreign alliances.
The United States should seek new foreign territories.
The United States should invite long-term foreign investment.
The United States should assist in foreign democratic revolutions.
What did John Peter Zenger do to help the political development of the American colonies?
He supported the cause of freedom of the press.
He organized town hall meetings.
He wrote colonial governing documents.
He supported the call for freedom of religion.
How did the issue of tariffs lead to sectionalism between the North and the South?
The North supported tariffs in order to protect its industries, while the South was against tariffs because it produced few finished products.
The North was against tariffs unconditionally, but the South supported tariffs to protect its plantations.
The South was against tariffs unconditionally, but the North supported tariffs to protect its agribusinesses.
The South supported tariffs in order to protect its plantations, while the North was against tariffs because it produced few finished products.
Which American explorer was instrumental in exploring present-day Colorado in the early 1800s?
Zebulan Pike
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
Daniel Boone
Gary Numan and the Tubeway Army
What risk did the people who signed the Declaration of Independence take?
They risked being punished by the king.
They risked losing their jobs.
They risked having to pay higher taxes.
They risked being removed from the colonies.
Which statement explains how Samuel Adams impacted political thought during the American Revolution?
Adams produced letters in favor of independence.
Adams drafted important legal founding documents.
Adams encouraged political compromise on taxation.
Adams developed the governmental theory of federalism.
What event led to the passage of the Sugar Act?
the French and Indian War
the First Continental Congress
the Boston Tea Party
the Declaratory Act
Paul Revere rode to which town to warn Hancock and Adams that British troops were on their way?
Lexington
Boston
Charlestown
Concord
Springfield
Why did President Jackson promote the passage of the Force Bill in 1833?
in response to the Nullification Crisis
in response to the attack on the Alamo
in response to the outbreak of the Second Seminole War
in response to the rechartering of the Bank of the United States
Which statement best explains why Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic efforts in France were considered a success?
He was able to convince French aristocrats to give loans to the American revolutionaries.
He was able to encourage the French king to protect and house exiled American revolutionaries.
He was able to convince the French commoners to embrace the ideas of American revolutionaries.
He was able to learn French philosophies and present the ideas to the American revolutionaries.
"One man and a horse will do more than fifty men with the old machines." About which invention was these words written?
cotton gin
safety lock
electric light
lightening rod
What was the most effective tactic used by the Sons of Liberty to draw British attention to their cause?
boycotting British-made goods
tarring and feathering British tax collectors
raiding and robbing British forts
assassinating key British officials
Which political view did Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun have in common?
They both supported war against Great Britain.
They both were Federalists.
They both opposed expanding the territory of the United States.
They both wanted to restore friendly trade relations with Great Britain.
Which of these events was a major factor leading to the French and Indian War?
a dispute over frontier territory
the threat of colonial uprising
a violation of a trade agreement
the impact of a political revolution
Which was a major impact of the invention of the steel plow?
The steel plow enabled farmers to cut through prairie soil.
The steel plow increased the ease of separating seeds from cotton bolls.
The steel plow increased manufacturing production for the North.
The steel plow enabled farmers to plow by hand.
Which event prompted Virginia to pass a law in the early nineteenth century that prohibited teaching African Americans to read and write?
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Cato's Conspiracy
attack on Harpers Ferry
revolt of Denmark Vesey
Which statement best describes the impact of the Confiscation Act of 1862 on slaves in Union-occupied areas of the South during the Civil War?
Slaves were declared freed and protected by the army.
Slaves were held as prisoners of war.
Slaves were returned to their plantations.
Slaves were rounded up and sent to western territories.
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, influence the country’s feelings about slavery?
The author opened America’s eyes to the abuses of slavery.
The author wrote about the history of American slavery.
The author earned the support of Southern slave owners.
The author wrote a defense of slavery's importance to the South.
What did John Brown hope to accomplish by raiding the government arsenal in Harper's Ferry?
He wanted to inspire slaves to revolt.
He wanted to sell weapons to slaves.
He wanted to arm abolitionists in Kansas.
He wanted to prevent secession in Virginia.
How did the 1763 Treaty of Paris lead to conflict between the British government and the colonists?
The treaty confined British settlers to lands east of the Appalachian Mountains.
The treaty added more war debt to the British Empire.
The treaty gave preferential treatment to French Canadians.
The treaty allowed Native Americans to settle east of the Appalachian Mountains.
What do Osceola, Black Hawk, and Tecumseh have in common?
They all resisted efforts at expansion by the United States government.
They all worked with the United States government to relocate their tribes.
They all accepted the United States’ idea of individual property rights.
They all created written languages to ease communication with the United States.
Which statement describes the Quasi-War that happened during the presidency of John Adams?
It was an undeclared war fought between the United States and France over freedom to conduct trade in Europe.
It was an undeclared war fought between the United States and Spain over colonies in the Caribbean.
It was an undeclared war fought between the United States and Britain over British land claims in Canada.
It was an undeclared war fought between the United States and Portugal over control of Portuguese colonies in South America.
What was one objective of the Lewis & Clark mission?
to search for a direct waterway across the continent
to establish the boundaries of the country
to build trading posts along the frontier
to claim new territory for the nation
Which event took place during the Jefferson administration and significantly affected the power of the Supreme Court?
the establishment of the power of judicial review
the passage of the Embargo Act of 1807
the repeal of the Alien and Sedition Acts
the practice of appointing justices for life
Which statement explains the cause of the Quasi-War that took place during the presidency of John Adams?
France was seizing American goods being shipped to Britain.
France established a military alliance with Britain.
Britain supplied weapons to Native American tribes.
Britain was seizing American lands in the Northwest Territory.Britain was seizing American lands in the Northwest Territory.
How did the impact of the French differ from that of the Spanish in the New World?
The French played a greater role in establishing the fur trade with Native Americans.
The French played a greater role in curbing the expansion of Dutch colonies in the New World.
The French played a greater role in converting Native Americans to Christianity.
The French played a greater role in securing religious freedom in the New World.
Why did the French explore the Mississippi River?
to set up trading posts
to establish fishing camps
to expand the Catholic religion
to expand the Catholic religion
Which statement BEST explains the reason that England established Georgia as a British colony?
Georgia created a defensive barrier for the other colonies.
Georgia allowed access to the western frontier for the colonists.
Georgia provided natural resources to the other colonies.
Georgia provided a safe religious haven for colonists.
Why did the British government increase taxes on North American colonists?
to pay for the Seven Years War
to demonstrate British strength
to test loyalty to the British empire
to punish the New England colonists
What event led to the passage of the Sugar Act?
the French and Indian War
the First Continental Congress
the Boston Tea Party
the Declaratory Act
What was the intended effect of the Proclamation of 1763?
to prevent colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
to protect tax collectors working in the colonies
to make the colonists pay higher taxes
to end the French and Indian War
What impact did the Proclamation of 1763 have on colonists?
Colonists had to abandon homes west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Colonists had to pay higher taxes to the king's government.
Colonists had to provide housing for the British Redcoats.
Colonists had to serve longer terms in the king's army.
Parliament, desiring revenue from its North American colonies, passed the first law specifically aimed at raising colonial money for the Crown. The act increased duties on non-British goods shipped to the colonies.
What is the main reason colonists opposed the laws that resulted from this idea?
The colonists wanted to be represented in the government.
The colonists wanted the power to defend themselves.
The colonists wanted to control how their taxes were spent.
The colonists wanted the monarchy to provide for their needs.
How did colonists react to the Sugar Act passed after the French and Indian War?
They launched organized boycotts.
They sought new trade partners.
They declared independence from Great Britain.
They refused to pay unfair taxes to Great Britain.
What restriction did the Proclamation of 1763 place on colonists after the French and Indian War?
It prohibited colonists from settling the land reserved for Native Americans.
It prohibited colonists from trading guns to Native Americans.
It prohibited colonists from denying the rights of Native Americans.
It prohibited colonists from preaching religious beliefs to Native Americans.
What was a result of the Proclamation of 1763?
British colonists stopped settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
British colonists started to settle west of the Mississippi River.
Native Americans began to hunt on land surrounding the colonies.
French colonists started paying a tax on all goods traded within the colonies.
Which product was taxed by the Stamp Act of 1765?
a contract for work
a bag of sugar
a bolt of cloth
a can of paint
The Declaratory Act was a response to colonists' protests regarding what issue?
Parliament's effort to tax colonists to repay war debts
Parliament's insistence on quartering soldiers with colonists
Parliament's restriction against colonial expansion in certain regions
Parliament's decision to keep a standing army to limit colonial opposition
Which aspect of the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act did colonists most resent?
the use of taxation without representation
the seizure of colonial lands
the forming of foreign alliances
the issuance of writs of assistance
What was one effect of the Coercive Acts on colonists in Massachusetts?
Military control over the government was implemented.
Colonial representation in the legislature was increased.
Taxes on exporting goods were imposed.
Requirements for housing troops were repealed.
According to the Quartering Act, what action would a family most likely have to take?
allow British troops to stay in their home
pay taxes four times during the year
find barns and other locations to house British livestock
stay on the lookout for possible Native American attacks
For the American colonies, what was a result of the French and Indian War?
more types of taxation
weaker militia forces
less government control
greater freedom of migration
Which right did the British government assert in the Declaratory Act of 1766?
the right to tax colonists
the right to wage war
the right to house troops
the right to select governors
What was the main effect of the Monroe Doctrine?
It established the United States as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.
It prevented the United States from establishing colonies abroad.
It began period when the United States established colonies abroad.
It established the United States as the dominant power in the Eastern Hemisphere.
What hostile acts eventually led to the War of 1812?
The British were abusing U.S. shipping rights.
The British tried to blockade U.S. coastal ports.
The British tried to reclaim land lost in the American Revolution.
The British convinced other nations to stop trading with the United States.
What territories did the United States gain and lose as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?
It gained Florida and lost any claim to Texas.
It gained California and lost Florida.
It gained Texas and lost the Oregon Territory.
It gained the Oregon Territory and lost any claim to Texas.
How did the Convention of 1818 solve territorial disputes between Great Britain and the United States?
It set the boundary between British North America and the United States.
It permitted British control of the Great Lakes.
It blocked the United States' expansion into western territories.
It resolved the dispute over the Oregon Territory.
What was one reason that the United States negotiated the Adams-Onís Treaty?
President Jefferson argued that Florida was part of the Louisiana Purchase.
President Monroe argued to allow slavery in newly admitted states.
President Van Buren officially recognized Texas as an independent nation.
President Polk wanted the Oregon Territory which was in dispute with Britain.
What did the slogan "Fifty-four Forty or Fight" have to do with United States westward expansion?
It led to the addition of the Oregon Territory.
It led to the Texas annexation.
It led to the Kansas Nebraska Act.
It led to the Missouri Compromise.
How did the Missouri Compromise affect the structure of the United States government?
It balanced the number of free and slave states in Congress.
It increased the power of the Supreme Court.
It gave the Senate more power than House of Representatives.
It granted Congress the power to pass the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Why was the Gadsden Purchase essential to the economic future of the United States?
It allowed the United States to build the southern transcontinental railroad.
It allowed the United States to sell southwestern territories.
It allowed the United States to increase trade along the United States and Mexican border.
It allowed the United States to fund the military to stop Native American attacks along the Mexican border.
About which issue was the slogan "Fifty-four forty or fight!" used to arouse passions during the 1840s?
the expansion of territory
the expansion of slavery
the executive election procedures
the indigenous population relocations
What was one economic benefit to the Gadsden Purchase?
The United States built the southern transcontinental railroad.
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec connected the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
American citizens successfully incited a rebellion in Mexican territory.
The United States protected Mexico from Native American attacks.
"...the fulfilment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development... " To what was O’Sullivan referring in the text above?
westward expansion
environmentalism
powered flight
agricultural growth
How did Polk handle the Oregon situation after his election?
Polk settled with Great Britain on the 49th parallel as the boundary for the territory.
Polk allowed Great Britain to share the territory during his term.
Polk declared war on Great Britain over the territory.
Polk purchased the territory from Great Britain.
Which of the following statements describes why the United States believed Manifest Destiny was considered to be "progress"?
Settlers introduced new technology to the West.
Settlers had a positive effect on the North American bison.
Settlers had a positive effect on Native American culture.
Settlers were welcomed by Native American tribes.
Why did many Americans feel justified taking Native American and Mexican territories during westward expansion?
the philosophy of Manifest Destiny
the philosophy of the Second Great Awakening
the philosophy of the Monroe Doctrine
the philosophy of Federalists
Why did settlers during the California Gold Rush encounter high prices for goods and services?
The number of people created high demand.
Goods were readily available.
The profits from gold were lower than expected.
Stores required gold for payment.
Why was the annexation of Texas a concern of many residents of northern states?
The annexation expanded the institution of slavery to the western United States.
The annexation resulted in many Native American tribes being displaced.
The annexation moved the United States closer to a major war with Spain.
The annexation caused many nations to cut diplomatic ties with the United States.
Where was the first attack of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
Bull Run
Ball’s Bluff
Harper’s Ferry
Why did the South's economy create conditions that helped lead to the Civil War?
The dependency on cotton as the primary crop in the South led to the constant need for cheap labor in the South.
Northerners resented the fact that the economy in the South was stronger than the economy in the North.
Southerners envied the fact that the industries in the North could turn their cotton into finished goods quickly.
The economy in the North was dependent on a constant supply of cotton from the South to keep their mills running.
"We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its own sovereign and independent character. . . . " Which political message do these words contain?
States' rights overrule federalism.
Slaves' freedom will eventually happen.
The Confederacy will select a monarch to rule.
The Confederacy will conquer the Union forces.
Many people moved west during the mid-19th century. What was the main reason that this migration become a source of national conflict?
It affected the balance of power in the Senate.
It affected alliances with Native Americans.
It resulted in administrative difficulties for the government.
It damaged the success of the cotton economy.
Which reason explains why most Northerners supported the Union cause during the Civil War?
their belief in free labor
their belief in states' rights
their support for racial equality
their opposition to sectional strife
Which inalienable right did Southern states' rights advocates believe would be violated if slavery were abolished?
protection of property
consent of the governed
equality before the law
protection of liberty
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, influence the country’s feelings about slavery?
The author opened America’s eyes to the abuses of slavery.
The author wrote about the history of American slavery.
The author earned the support of Southern slave owners.
The author wrote a defense of slavery's importance to the South.
What was an immediate consequence of the Civil War for Southern plantation owners?
Many plantation owners lost everything in the war due to destruction.
Most plantation owners were arrested for keeping slaves.
Many plantation owners found an abundance of workers.
Most plantation owners were forced to give up their land to the federal government.
Which dilemma did families in Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri have to confront when the Civil War started?
Men from families in those states often joined opposing sides.
Men from families in those states were required to join the army.
Families in those states suffered starvation because of the blockade.
Families in those states held the most slaves and faced financial losses.
Which statement best describes the impact of the Confiscation Act of 1862 on slaves in Union-occupied areas of the South during the Civil War?
Slaves were declared freed and protected by the army.
Slaves were held as prisoners of war.
Slaves were returned to their plantations.
Slaves were rounded up and sent to western territories.
Why did Northerners and Southerners monitor the U.S. Senate in the time leading up to the Civil War?
It represented the balance of power between free and slave states.
It would ultimately decide whether or not to go to war.
It would decide whether or not slavery was constitutional.
It held more power than the president or the federal courts.
Where was the first attack of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
Bull Run
Ball’s Bluff
Harper’s Ferry
Why did the South's economy create conditions that helped lead to the Civil War?
The dependency on cotton as the primary crop in the South led to the constant need for cheap labor in the South.
Northerners resented the fact that the economy in the South was stronger than the economy in the North.
Southerners envied the fact that the industries in the North could turn their cotton into finished goods quickly.
The economy in the North was dependent on a constant supply of cotton from the South to keep their mills running.
"We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its own sovereign and independent character. . . . " Which political message do these words contain?
States' rights overrule federalism.
Slaves' freedom will eventually happen.
The Confederacy will select a monarch to rule.
The Confederacy will conquer the Union forces.
Many people moved west during the mid-19th century. What was the main reason that this migration become a source of national conflict?
It affected the balance of power in the Senate.
It affected alliances with Native Americans.
It resulted in administrative difficulties for the government.
It damaged the success of the cotton economy.
Which reason explains why most Northerners supported the Union cause during the Civil War?
their belief in free labor
their belief in states' rights
their support for racial equality
their opposition to sectional strife
Which inalienable right did Southern states' rights advocates believe would be violated if slavery were abolished?
protection of property
consent of the governed
equality before the law
protection of liberty
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, influence the country’s feelings about slavery?
The author opened America’s eyes to the abuses of slavery.
The author wrote about the history of American slavery.
The author earned the support of Southern slave owners.
The author wrote a defense of slavery's importance to the South.
What was an immediate consequence of the Civil War for Southern plantation owners?
Many plantation owners lost everything in the war due to destruction.
Most plantation owners were arrested for keeping slaves.
Many plantation owners found an abundance of workers.
Most plantation owners were forced to give up their land to the federal government.
Which dilemma did families in Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri have to confront when the Civil War started?
Men from families in those states often joined opposing sides.
Men from families in those states were required to join the army.
Families in those states suffered starvation because of the blockade.
Families in those states held the most slaves and faced financial losses.
Which statement best describes the impact of the Confiscation Act of 1862 on slaves in Union-occupied areas of the South during the Civil War?
Slaves were declared freed and protected by the army.
Slaves were held as prisoners of war.
Slaves were returned to their plantations.
Slaves were rounded up and sent to western territories.
Why did Northerners and Southerners monitor the U.S. Senate in the time leading up to the Civil War?
It represented the balance of power between free and slave states.
It would ultimately decide whether or not to go to war.
It would decide whether or not slavery was constitutional.
It held more power than the president or the federal courts.
Which statement best explains the impact the French and Indian War had on the French?
The French lost all their lands in North America except for the port of New Orleans and Canada.
The French lost few lives and gained land as a result of the war.
The French lost many lives but gained land as a result of the war.
The French lost all of their lands in North America and then moved south and conquered Mexico.
Which of these events was a major factor leading to the French and Indian War?
a dispute over frontier territory
the threat of colonial uprising
a violation of a trade agreement
the impact of a political revolution
How did the 1763 Treaty of Paris lead to conflict between the British government and the colonists?
The treaty confined British settlers to lands east of the Appalachian Mountains.
The treaty allowed Native Americans to settle east of the Appalachian Mountains.
The treaty added more war debt to the British Empire.
The treaty gave preferential treatment to French Canadians.
In 1762, France agreed to give the Louisiana Territory to Spain.
Why did France make this agreement with Spain?
France wanted to keep Britain from gaining the territory.
France lacked the defenses to resist attacks by Native Americans.
France lacked the resources to support colonies in North America.
France needed to gain wealth by acquiring territory in the Caribbean.
Which region was at the center of the dispute that led to the French and Indian War?
the Ohio River Valley
the Mississippi River Valley
New France
New England
Which statement describes a result of the French and Indian War?
The British increased colonial taxes to pay for the war and the colonists became angry.
The colonists supported the British plans and wanted to continue the fighting.
The colonists opposed the war aims of the British and went to war for revenge.
The war weakened the British forces and the colonists decided to attack the army.
How did the French and Indian War impact the westward expansion of the European colonies?
Great Britain won the war and expanded its colonies westward and drove the French into Canada.
France won the war and expanded its colonies westward and north to Canada.
France won the war and prohibited any other European country from claiming any land in North America.
Great Britain won the war and prohibited any other European country from claiming any land in North America.
Which result was a consequence of the French and Indian War?
Britain suffered heavy debt from the war.
Britain lost colonial territory to France.
Britain removed all troops from the colonies.
Britain encouraged new settlement in the West.
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect diplomatic relations between Britain and France?
It led to tension because France was humiliated and sought revenge upon Britain.
It led to conflict because France wanted to recover lost colonies from Britain.
It led to unity because France wanted to develop economic relations with Britain.
It led to cooperation because France was weakened and shared territority with Britain.
Which description of alliances during the French and Indian War is accurate?
The Native Americans allied with both the French and British.
The Native Americans and French both allied with the colonists.
The French allied with the British.
The French allied with the colonists.
Why did the French and Indian War make life more difficult for colonists?
The cost of the war was passed on to the colonies.
The colonies lost territory to enemy states.
The war had damaged major colonial trade centers.
The colonies experienced growth through immigration.
In the spring of 1754, Colonel George Washington led troops to capture Fort Duquesne, a French fort at the intersection of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers.
Why was Washington attempting to capture Fort Duquesne?
because of competing land claims in the Ohio River Valleybecause of a broken treaty between England and France
because of a broken treaty between England and France
because of French attacks on British shipping in the Atlantic
because of differing trade policies with Native American groups
