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WorksheetsU.S. Midterm Prep A
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
This image is conected with Manifest Destiny. Which period of U.S. History is associated with this image?
Westward Expansion
Colonial
Jacksonian
War of 1812
Mercantilism is an economic policy based on the idea that
Colonies are free to govern themselves
Colonies exist to provide economic benefit to Britain
Colonies will not profit for generations
trade with rival nations will increase profits.
What crop did John Rolfe introduce that saved Virginia from failure?
Cotton
Potatoes
Tobacco
Corn
Rocky soil and small farms are typical of the
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
One way the Great Awakening led to revolutionary ideas was
to encourage colonists to question authority
to build relationships with Native Americans
to strengthen ties to the authorities in Britain
The Middle Passage was the second leg of the Triangle Trade, and it
was the best way to ship finished goods to Europe
an inexpensive way for immigrants to travel to the colonies
brought slave from Africa to the Colonies
The period when Britain did not enforce trade laws for the colonies was called
Manifest Destiny
Salutary Neglect
Mercantilism
Colonialism
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island were the most tolerant of
British Rule
Religious Differences
Criminal activity
Smuggling
Which selection has laws that led directly to Colonists to demand revolution?
The Stamp Act
The Intolerable Acts
Salutary Neglect
Kansas Nebraska Act
Missouri Compromise
Monroe Doctrine
John Adams was grateful for the pamphlet, "Common Sense" because it
was only able to be published because of the freedom of the press
Convinced colonists to support the revolution
It provided him with a large income
After The French and Indian War, Britain raised taxes to help pay for the war. These higher taxes
Increased the cost of trade with France
Increased Colonial support for the Revolution
were a comfort to the Colonies because they needed the protection provided by Britain
The Battle of Saratoga was important because it showed we could beat the British in open battle. What country saw this and sent troops to support us?
Spain
Holland
France
The U.S.
What was the name of the battle where Washington and General Lafayette defeated Lord Cornwallis? This victory over the British leads to the end of the Revolutionary War.
Siege of Yorktown
Valley Forge
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
How does this map show how geography is important in the defeat of Cornwallis?
Cornwallis had a successful escape plan thanks to the rough terrain.
Cornwallis was surrounded on land and by ships in the water. Therefore, he could not get supplies or reinforcements and had to surrender.
Cornwallis surrounded Washington. but failed to use this advantage and was defeated in less than one hour.
Why did some African Americans fight for Britain in The Revolutionary war?
They were paid a fortune to fight.
They hoped to win their freedom.
They were promised land in Wyoming.
