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Causes bell ringer

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice a "salutary neglect."


Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

a)

The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government

b)

Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies

c)

The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense

d)

Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries

2.
It is essential to the freedom and security of a free people , that no taxes be imposed upon them but by their own consent, or their representatives.
---The Sons of Liberty, address to the public, New York, 1773
This excerpt reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the---
a)
political debates that took place at the Albany Convention.
b)
interference of Britain with the slave trade.
c)
economic consequences of the Great Awakening.
d)
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War.
3.

Why did Britain begin taxing the American colonies after the French and Indian War?

a)

To punish the colonies for rebelling.

b)

To pay off war debts from fighting France.

c)

To increase trade with the colonies.

d)

To support Native American settlements.

4.

How did the colonists protest the Stamp Act?

a)

They accepted it because they wanted British protection.

b)

They refused to buy British goods and formed the Sons of Liberty.

c)

They stopped all trade with other colonies.

d)

They moved west to avoid paying taxes.

5.
the Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act contributed to the start of the American Revolution by...
a)
restricting colonial trade with American Indians.
b)
imposing regulations on colonial agriculture.
c)
angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties were being violated.
d)
punishing colonists for resisting Parliament.
6.
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they...
a)
feared it would provoke attacks from the Native Americans.
b)
did not want to share control of the fur trade with France.
c)
resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion.
d)
wanted to trade freely with foreign nations.
7.
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in British Parliament?
a)
He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.
b)
For imposing taxes on us without our consent.
c)
He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
d)
For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offences.
8.

Parliament passes the Tea Act of 1773---> Colonists dump the tea into the Boston Harbor---> (?)
Which of the following completes the events?

a)
Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts
b)
King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for relief
c)
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts
d)
King George appoints colonial representatives to Parliament
9.
The Mayflower Compact, New England town meetings, and the Virginia House of Burgesses are examples of
a)
early colonial efforts in self-government.
b)
colonial protests against British taxation.
c)
governments imposed by Parliament.
d)
attempts to limit democracy.
10.

Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.