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WorksheetsChapter 1 Social Studies
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which colonial region had farms, platantions and hot summers
New England
Middle
Southern
Which colonial region had rich farmland and moderate climate
New England
Middle
Southern
Which colonial region had hills, rocky terrains and cold winters
New England
Middle
Southern
How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?
They supported the policy and paid the new taxes the King ordered
They resisted the policy and refused to pay the new taxes the King ordered
They supported the policy and left areas west of the Applachian Mountains
They resisted the polciy and stayed in areas west of the Appalachian Mountains.
How did British officials in Virginia respond to the new French forts?
They sent George Washington to present a declaration of war
They sent George Washington to tell the French to leave the territory
They sent George Washington to recruit new Indian allies to attack the French
They sent George Washington with a new plan to divide up the Ohio River Valley
Why did Britain create more taxes and laws for the colonies? Pick TWO
to gain more control over the British colonies
to stop the colonies from growing too wealthy
to stop the growing rebellion within the British colonies
to make the colonists pay for the French and Indian War
Which actions could British Parliament have taken to reduce American colonists' anger over taxes? Choose TWO.
issue more taxes
allow colonists to vote on new taxes
give colonists representation in Parliament
replace the colonial governments with British-controlled government
Great Britain had a
monarchy
representative democracy
The colonists were angry at British control and wanted a
monarchy
representative democracy
A _______ is a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family.
monarchy
representative democracy
A ________ is a form of government in which the people have the power.
monarchy
representative democracy
Which part of the Declartion of Independence officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from Brithish rule?
Preamble
Big Ideas
Complaints
Declaration
Which part of the Declaratin of Independence lists wrongs committed by King George III, including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes
Preamble
Big Ideas
Complaints
Declaration
Which part of the Declaration on Independence explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away?
Preamble
Big Ideas
Complaints
Declaration
Which part of the Declaration of Independence explains that seperation has become necessary for the American people?
Preamble
Big Ideas
Complaints
Declaration
Which rights are considered natural rights?
life
love
liberty
property
pursuit of happiness
_____ people have "certain unalienable rights"
All
Some
People's natural rights ________ be taken away.
can
cannot
People establish government to _______ these rights
give
protect
Government derives its power from the ________
king
people
When a government violates citizens' rights, the people _____ change the government.
should
should not
The Declaration of Independence was signed on
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1876
The Fourth of July is called
Freedom Day
Independence Day
The United States won its freedom from British rule in the ______.
American Revolution
French and Indian War
The joyful emotion felt at the yearly celebration of freedom is called _______.
The Spirit of '76
The Heart of Courage
What advantages did American colonists have that helped them win the Revolutionary War against Great Britain?
The colonists had unlimited supplies of food
The colonists received support from France and Spain
The colonists had a strong determination to be independent.
The colonists had more gold in their treasury than Great Britain
The colonists were familiar with the land where battles were fought.
Who was a British king that lost the American colonies?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
George III
This person was a Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the U.S.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
George III
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the U.S.?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
George III
How did the colonists feel about the Stamp Act?
They were angry about the Stamp Act
They were happy about the Stamp Act
They thought the Stamp Act helped make America stronger
They believed waiting in line to buy stamps was unfair to all American.
Why did colonists disagree with the Stamp Act?
They did not need stamps in the 13 colonies
They did not agree that they should be taxed without representation
They wanted King George to pay for their stamps
Colonists wanted to produce their own tea for Britain
What law forced American colonists to pay a tax on nearly all official documents and papers in America?
Quartering Act
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Tea Act
