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Slavery, Colonies and Rebellion

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 5mins

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What was the Middle Passage?

The Middle Passage was the stage of the triangular trade in which millions of Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas as part of the Atlantic slave trade.

The Middle Passage was a trade route between Europe and Asia.

The Middle Passage was a military conflict between African tribes during the colonial era.

The Middle Passage was a term used to describe the journey of European explorers to the New World.

What part of Africa did most people get kidnapped from?

West Africa

East Africa

South Africa

North Africa

How many American colonies were there?

What was the New England Colonies' primary source of money?

Agriculture

Fishing

Trade

Mining

What was the southern colonies' main source of income?

Fishing

Manufacturing

Mining

Agriculture

During the Enlightenment Movement _______ &_______ challenged ideas based on

tradition & Faith

reason and science

logic and philosophy

rationality and skepticism

knowledge and evidence

What new idea was brought up during the Enlightenment movement?

Isolationism and the power of emotion

all people are equal and deserve rights

Conformity and the power of tradition

Collectivism and the power of faith

According the John Locke, what is the purpose of the government?

To control and manipulate its citizens

To enforce strict laws and regulations

To promote economic growth and prosperity

To protect the natural rights of its citizens

What are the 3 Natural Rights?

life, liberty, and property

money, power, and fame

happiness, health, and education

freedom, justice, and equality

10.

According to John Locke, what do people have the moral obligation to do?

(a)

11.

What did the Townshend Acts require the colonist to do?

Boycott British goods

Declare independence from Britain

Join the British army

Pay taxes on imported goods

12.

The Proclamation of 1763 prevented the colonist from moving (a)

13.

According to the Quartering Act, what did the colonist have to provide the British Soldiers with?

Food and clothing

Weapons and ammunition

Transportation and supplies

Housing and basic necessities

14.

What did the colonists do to protest the Stamp Act?

Signed petitions, wrote letters to the British government, and held town meetings

Boycotted British goods, organized protests and demonstrations, and formed secret societies

Engaged in armed rebellion, attacked British officials, and declared independence

Paid the taxes without protest, accepted the Stamp Act, and supported British rule

15.

What does boycott mean?

To actively participate in something

To ignore or overlook something

To refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting or expressing disapproval.

To support and promote something

16.

Why did the Boston Massacre happen?

Tensions between British soldiers and colonists in Boston

To protest against high taxes on tea

To celebrate the arrival of spring

To welcome a new governor appointed by the British Crown

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Slavery, Colonies and Rebellion

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 5mins

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