Deck 4: From Colonies to States

Question 1

The Stamp Act placed the first tax on the new colonial postal system.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Britain's adoption of mercantilist policies set it apart from other European powers of the seventeenth century.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

George Washington played a major role in the start of the French and Indian War.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Although the Seven Years' War has often been called a world war,there was very little international conflict.

Question 5

The Navigation Act of 1660 specified "enumerated" goods that:

A)Americans were not allowed to export.
B)could only be purchased with gold or silver.
C)would not be taxed once imported into the mother country.
D)could only be shipped to England or its colonies.
E)could be sold at discount prices.

Question 6

George Grenville continued the policy of "salutary neglect."

Question 7

John Locke's writings justified revolution in some cases.

Question 8

John and Sam Adams,the "Patriot brothers of Philadelphia," urged their fellow colonists to reject the arguments of Common Sense.

Question 9

The Glorious Revolution was bloodier (in terms of battle deaths)than the English Civil War.

Question 10

Which of the following did the French settle first?

A)Mobile
B)New Orleans
C)Detroit
D)St.Louis
E)Quebec

Question 11

The right to vote for members of the colonial assemblies was:

A)greatly restricted because of high property qualifications.
B)open to women in most colonies.
C)extended to a greater proportion of the population than anywhere else in the world.
D)based on the same property qualifications as required to vote for Parliament in Britain.
E)given to all adult males as a result of the Glorious Revolution.

Question 12

The Navigation Act of 1651:

A)was contrary to mercantilist principles.
B)required all goods imported into Britain or the colonies to be shipped in British vessels.
C)was mainly an attempt to wrest the colonial trade from the French.
D)was a free trade agreement between England and Holland.
E)was repealed once Cromwell came to power.

Question 13

Like his grandfather and great-grandfather,George III cared little about England.

Question 14

Through the first half of the eighteenth century,the power of the colonial assemblies generally declined.

Question 15

French colonists in North America:

A)were very diverse in ethnicity and religion.
B)established large plantations wherever they settled.
C)established cooperative relations with the Indians.
D)lived under dictatorial governments.
E)were the first to call for a revolution.

Question 16

The Quartering Act required the colonies to provide provisions and barracks for British soldiers.

Question 17

Thomas Jefferson was the chief author (or "draftsman")of the Declaration of Independence.

Question 18

By 1750,the French population in North America:

A)had begun to diminish.
B)was largely in Louisiana.
C)was vastly outnumbered by the English.
D)had a similar number of men and women.
E)was only about half Roman Catholic.

Question 19

The Gaspee incident involved the burning of a church in Boston by British soldiers.

Question 20

Mercantilism involved:

A)government's attempt to maintain a favorable balance of trade.
B)allowing Americans the ability to govern themselves.
C)encouraging colonists to develop manufacturing.
D)a commitment to absolute free trade.
E)one of the earliest experiments in socialism.

Question 21

The war that erupted between the French and the British in North America:

A)lasted two years.
B)became a world war.
C)resulted in a draw.
D)sparked massive protest in London.
E)was the last war fought between them.

Question 22

Pontiac's Rebellion involved all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)Indian attacks on the British frontier.
B)British use of germ warfare against the Indians.
C)the leadership of an Ottawa chief by that name.
D)Indian rejection of the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
E)the return of French soldiers to Canada.

Question 23

One of the chief objectives of policy under George Grenville was to:

A)continue the practice of "salutary neglect."
B)require jury trials for American smugglers.
C)challenge the authority of the king.
D)reduce Britain's enormous debt.
E)give colonial assemblies more power.

Question 24

Colonial royal governors:

A)held their offices for life.
B)tended to be devoted and effective public servants.
C)were elected by property-owning males.
D)had veto power over colonial assemblies.
E)were required to be devoutly religious.

Question 25

A writ of assistance was:

A)an order to the public to assist police officers in arresting suspected smugglers.
B)a blanket search warrant that did not specify the place to be searched.
C)the legal order that guaranteed trial by jury.
D)a government document used to assess criminal fines on colonists suspected of smuggling.
E)official permission to unload cargo in a colonial port.

Question 26

The French and Indian War was triggered by:

A)conflicting French and English claims to the Ohio Valley.
B)religious tension between French Catholics and English Protestants.
C)the expansionist policies of Louis XIV.
D)French anger over English restrictions on trade and shipping.
E)the desire of both sides to pull their economies out of depression.

Question 27

At the end of the war,New Orleans and all of the French lands west of the Mississippi:

A)went to Spain.
B)went to Britain.
C)remained French.
D)became independent.
E)became the Creole state of New France.

Question 28

During the period of salutary neglect:

A)the British government took less of a role in governing the American colonies.
B)new and efficient trade regulations were introduced.
C)William and Mary ruled Britain.
D)a new trade board,the Lords of Trade and Plantations,was introduced.
E)Americans developed a powerful desire for independence.

Question 29

As a result of the 1763 Treaty of Paris,Britain acquired ________ from Spain.

A)Florida
B)New Orleans
C)Mexico
D)Cuba
E)California

Question 30

The Sugar Act of 1764:

A)legalized trade with the French West Indies.
B)was intended to generate revenue from the colonies.
C)doubled the existing tax on molasses.
D)aimed to reduce rum drinking in the colonies.
E)taxed sugar refined in the colonies.

Question 31

A series of British wars against the French began during the reign of King:

A)Charles II.
B)James II.
C)William.
D)George I.
E)Richard III.

Question 32

The result of General Edward Braddock's effort to capture Fort Duquesne was:

A)a devastating ambush and defeat.
B)a conventional European-style battle.
C)a prolonged and successful siege.
D)Braddock's promotion to governor of Virginia.
E)French withdrawal from the Ohio valley.

Question 33

In 1678,a defiant Massachusetts legislature declared the Navigation Acts:

A)an insult to the colonists.
B)only applicable to the southern colonies.
C)in violation of international law.
D)an act of treason by Britain.
E)as having no legal standing in the colony.

Question 34

One change brought to the American colonies after the Glorious Revolution was that the:

A)concept of the Dominion of New England was extended to the southern colonies.
B)colonies were inspired to lead a revolt against King William.
C)new monarch showed little interest in the colonies because of his desire to force the French out of North America.
D)monarchy attempted to tighten its grip on the colonies by making more of them royal colonies.
E)Crown paid for more people to migrate to the colonies.

Question 35

The triumph of what Britain called the Great War saw Americans:

A)very nervous about their own future.
B)compassionate toward the French.
C)jealous of British military power.
D)turn their anger on the king.
E)celebrating as joyously as Londoners.

Question 36

The Royal Proclamation of 1763:

A)caused Pontiac's Rebellion.
B)gave Florida back to Spain.
C)imposed new taxes on imports.
D)lowered taxes on the colonies.
E)prohibited American settlement west of the Appalachians.

Question 37

Prime Minister Robert Walpole's relaxed policy toward the colonies:

A)was criticized by the king.
B)enabled the Americans to pursue greater political independence.
C)resulted in his impeachment.
D)was seen as a positive policy in colonial relations by the Crown.
E)reflected his lack of interest in his official duties.

Question 38

As royal governor of the Dominion of New England,Sir Edmund Andros:

A)was popular in Boston.
B)increased the authority of the Massachusetts assembly.
C)was deposed as a result of the Glorious Revolution.
D)initiated the prosecution of Salem's witches.
E)recognized the Puritan monopoly of religion.

Question 39

The Dominion of New England:

A)was created by Oliver Cromwell.
B)was limited to the colonies founded by the Puritans.
C)led to the bloody overthrow of James II.
D)marked an attempt to bolster the authority of the Crown.
E)delayed the American Revolution by seventy-five years.

Question 40

John Locke's social contract theory of government argued that:

A)men have certain rights in the state of nature,including the right to life,liberty,and property.
B)governments were formed when strong men seized authority as kings to protect natural rights.
C)kings have a "divine right" to rule their subjects as long as their subjects prosper.
D)the only legitimate governments are ones that allow all adults,regardless of sex and race,to vote.
E)government's chief duty is to wage war against other nations.

Question 41

All of the following are true of Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence,EXCEPT that it:

A)took many ideas from George Mason and John Locke.
B)was revised by other members of the Congress.
C)was meant as a statement of American principles and grievances.
D)secured American independence.
E)spoke of certain "unalienable rights."

Question 42

As a result of the Boston Massacre:

A)dozens of Americans were killed by the British.
B)the Sons of Liberty adopted peaceful methods.
C)Samuel Adams defended the British soldiers.
D)all but two of the British defendants were acquitted.
E)Americans now quietly paid their taxes.

Question 43

The major objective of the Tea Act of 1773 was to:

A)enrich Lord North and his cronies.
B)bail out the East India Company.
C)stimulate England's home economy.
D)punish American tea importers.
E)reduce tea prices for Americans.

Question 44

Discuss how the concept of mercantilism impacted exploration and colony building in the seventeenth century.

Question 45

In April 1775,the British marched to Concord,Massachusetts,in an effort to:

A)shut down a rebellious newspaper.
B)collect taxes.
C)prevent a town meeting.
D)seize a stockpile of weapons,ammunition,and powder.
E)arrest Paul Revere.

Question 46

Describe the background,major events,and results of the French and Indian War.

Question 47

In response to American protests,in 1766 Parliament:

A)gave Americans representation in the House of Commons.
B)removed British troops from the colonies.
C)blamed George III for its mistaken policies.
D)issued an official apology.
E)repealed the Stamp Act.

Question 48

Which of the following is true of the Boston Tea Party?

A)Mohawk Indians destroyed the tea.
B)Benjamin Franklin supported it.
C)Americans destroyed forty-six tons of tea.
D)It forced the British to repeal the tea tax.
E)Most Bostonians did not support it.

Question 49

The 1765 Stamp Act:

A)required revenue stamps on legal and commercial documents.
B)was approved by the colonial assemblies.
C)directly affected only a few Americans.
D)soothed American fears of standing armies.
E)raised a lot of money for the Crown.

Question 50

Which was more important in the coming of the Revolution: the development of a set of intellectual assumptions in the American colonies regarding liberty,equality,and so forth,or changes in British imperial policy?

Question 51

The Declaratory Act of 1766:

A)required Americans to declare loyalty to the Crown.
B)recognized the principle of "no taxation without representation."
C)repealed all prior British taxes.
D)reasserted the government's right to tax the colonists.
E)gave Americans some seats in Parliament.

Question 52

The purpose of the Coercive Acts was to:

A)punish Boston for the Tea Party.
B)arrest the leaders of the Sons of Liberty.
C)abolish the colonial assemblies.
D)outlaw any public criticism of British policy.
E)make Americans drink more tea.

Question 53

All of the following were true of the early Revolution,EXCEPT that:

A)Americans were farmers,not soldiers.
B)the Patriots lacked military training and discipline.
C)the British army was the best trained and equipped in the world.
D)Patriots were universally united behind the cause of independence.
E)Americans had the advantage of knowing the local terrain.

Question 54

Discuss the concept of "salutary neglect."

Question 55

Perhaps the most radical of the American rebels was Bostonian:

A)James Otis.
B)Samuel Adams.
C)John Dickinson.
D)John Adams.
E)Paul Revere.

Question 56

At the Battle of Bunker Hill:

A)the British suffered major casualties.
B)George Washington won his first victory.
C)the colonial militia repulsed every British assault.
D)Americans learned they could easily beat the British.
E)Americans refused to take prisoners.

Question 57

What were the various effects of the Glorious Revolution in America?

Question 58

When the British ship Gaspee ran aground in Rhode Island,the local population:

A)burned it.
B)claimed it.
C)rescued its crew.
D)pillaged it.
E)attacked it.

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT true of the Townshend duties?

A)The colonists were further antagonized.
B)A number of colonial imports were taxed.
C)British manufacturing was hurt because British exports were taxed.
D)They were designed to raise revenue for the Crown.
E)The shipbuilding industry was hurt as imports and exports decreased.

Question 60

The Quartering Act required Americans to:

A)do military service.
B)surrender their weapons.
C)pay higher taxes.
D)be loyal to England.
E)house and feed British soldiers.

Question 61

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
John Locke

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 62

Describe the Proclamation of 1763 and the impact it had on the relationship between Britain and the American colonies.

Question 63

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
Paul Revere

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 64

In what ways did the French and Indian War pave the way for the Revolution?

Question 65

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
George Washington

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 66

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
Thomas Paine

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 67

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
Samuel Adams

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 68

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
Edmond Andros

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 69

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
Benjamin Franklin

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 70

Discuss the background,details,and results of the Boston Massacre.What impact did this conflict have on the impending Revolution?

Question 71

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
Edward Braddock

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 72

Summarize the argument for independence presented in the Declaration of Independence.How did this compare with earlier colonial arguments concerning the relationship between Britain and the colonies?

Question 73

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
George Grenville

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 74

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
William Pitt

A)was a British general in the French and Indian War
B)surrendered Fort Necessity to French
C)wrote Common Sense
D)architect of the Albany Plan of Union
E)warned citizens of Lexington of a British military advance
F)wrote Two Treatises on Government
G)was a British war minister during the French and Indian War
H)organized the Sons of Liberty
I)proposed the Stamp Act
J)was the governor of the Dominion of New England

Question 75

Describe the "ideological responses" to George Grenville's colonial policies.What impact did these responses have on the relationship between Parliament and the colonial assemblies?