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Question 1
July 10. We can assure the Public, that Spinning is so much encouraged among us, that a Lady in Town has within about three Weeks become a very good Spinner, though she never spun a Thread in her Life before."

What is the most likely source of this quotation?

A journal kept by a woman who was responding to the Townshend Acts

A journal kept by the son of a cotton farmer in Massachusetts

A newspaper article about colonial women who were learning a trade

A newspaper article covering the conditions working in textile mills

Answer 1

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.06 MC)

Which answer best explains the contributions of African-Americans during the Revolutionary War?

African-Americans only fought for the British side during the Revolutionary War. The British promised the slaves their freedom at the end of the war.

African-Americans fought for both the British and American sides during the Revolutionary War. Both sides offered them freedom or money for fighting.

African-Americans started the war fighting for the British, but switched to support the American troops after being promised money and their freedom.

African-Americans only fought for the American side during the Revolutionary War. The Americans promised the slaves their freedom at the end of the war.






Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.02 LC)

What did the Writs of Assistance do?

Lowered taxes

Discouraged resettlement

Prevented smuggling

Taxed paper goods




Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 LC)

Which answer best describes part of James Otis' role in the Revolutionary Period?

Otis said taxes paid to support Britain's Parliament were a patriotic act.

Otis said that taxes paid to support America's Congress were a patriotic act.

Otis supported Britain's Parliament but wanted Americans to be able to vote for its members.

Otis did not support Britain's Parliament because Americans could not vote for its members.

Answer 2

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.02 HC)


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Using the timeline and your knowledge of U.S. history, which year marks the turning point of the French and Indian War?
1755, because this event caused the British to ally with Native American forces

1757, because this event propelled the British to strengthen their ties with their allies

1759, because this event allowed the capture of a major French colonial city

1760, because this event resulted in destruction of supply routes for French allies

Answer 3

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 LC)

Which answer best summarizes the impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense?

It encouraged the colonists to revolt against the king because of the high taxes.

It inspired many colonists to complain about British troops entering their homes.

It encouraged the colonists to use diplomacy to get what they wanted from the king.

It inspired many colonists to want to break free from Britain and declare independence.




Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.02 LC)

Which answer best summarizes the results of the 1763 Treaty of Paris?

The Treaty of Paris ended Britain's power in North America.

The Treaty of Paris transferred land from Britain and America to France.

The Treaty of Paris transferred land from France and Spain to Britain.

The Treaty of Paris transferred land from France and Spain to the Native Americans.





Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.03 MC)

Which answer best explains how the leaders of Boston reacted to the Boston Massacre?

They literally fired back with guns of their own.

They protested by refusing to house British soldiers.

They blew it out of proportion to get the people angry.

They covered it up so that the public would not be scared.







Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 LC)

Which of the following Founding Fathers is described by this list?

Helped organize the Sons of Liberty
Organized the Boston Tea Party
Used propaganda to describe the Boston Massacre
George Washington

John Adams

Samuel Adams

Thomas Jefferson





Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 MC)

How were the Revolutionary efforts of Samuel Adams and John Hanwingspan most alike?

Both were members of the Sons of Liberty.

Both were members of the Declaration of Independence Committee.
Both were imprisoned by the British for their actions.

Both fought in the Continental Army.

Answer 4

Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.02 MC)

How are the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War similar?

Napoleon Bonaparte fought in both wars.

Both wars were fought around the Great Lakes territories.

Both wars were fought primarily in the New England territories.

Both wars involved European countries fighting for control of North America.






Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 MC)

I am not responsible for paying taxes to the British king.

Which kind of colonist most likely made this statement?

A Loyalist, because most Loyalists believed Britain owed payments to the colonies

A British official, because British colonial leaders argued against the king's policies

An undecided colonist, because both Patriots and Loyalists agreed that British taxes were fair

A Patriot, because Patriots believed they owed nothing to a government they did not choose







Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.04 MC)

Which answer puts these Revolutionary Period events in the correct order?

Boston Tea Party, Stamp Act, Declaration of Independence

Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence

Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, Boston Massacre

Declaration of Independence, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party





Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 LC)

Which of the following accomplishments is associated with George Washington?

Helped organize the Sons of Liberty

Known as an author, statesman, and scientist

Member of the Declaration of Independence Committee

Served as commander of the Continental Army





Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 MC)

On which idea did Patriots and Loyalists most disagree?

The colonies had important economic and cultural ties to Great Britain.

Certain rights and freedoms are important for citizens to have.

The colonies were better off governing themselves without British influence.

The American Revolution would vastly alter the government of the colonies.




Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.04 MC)

Which answer best expresses the effects of the British sending troops to Concord, Massachusetts to seize weapons?

The first shots of the American Revolution are fired and war between the colonies and Britain begins.

The Sons of Liberty protest by dumping tea into Boston Harbor, which becomes known as the Boston Tea Party.

Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty call this the Boston Massacre to gain colonial support against the British.

Delegates meet at the First Continental Congress and demand that Britain repeal the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts.





Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.03 MC)

Which answer best expresses the effect of Britain passing the Tea Act of 1773?

The first shots of the American Revolution are fired, and war between the colonies and Britain begins.

The Sons of Liberty protest by dumping tea into Boston Harbor, which becomes known as the Boston Tea Party.

Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty call this the Boston Massacre to gain colonial support against the British.

Delegates meet at the First Continental Congress and demand that Britain repeal the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts.





Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.03 LC)

Which of the following is the main cause of the Boston Tea Party?

The Boston Massacre

Taxation without representation

The Second Continental Congress

Quartering British troops in private homes





Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 MC)

I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!—Patrick Henry

How did Patrick Henry act on this idea?

He became a member of Virginia Committee of Correspondence.

He became a member of the Declaration of Independence Committee.

He worked as a spy for the Continental Army.

He wrote the Maryland Declaration of Rights.




Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.01 MC)

Native American knowledge helped European settlers in many ways. Which of the following best illustrates this idea?

Some Native Americans converted to Christianity.

Some Native Americans allowed Europeans to join their society.

Some Native Americans traded their goods with European traders.

Some Native Americans showed Europeans how to grow American crops.





Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.06 HC)

Which statement is best supported by the fact that Mercy Otis Warren wrote plays critical of the British?

Warren was one of the most popular playwrights of her day.

Colonial women were interested in and informed about politics.

Patriot women believed they were more influential than Loyalist women.

The British government extended the right of free speech to colonial women.





Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.01 MC)

Experts believe that most Native Americans died of diseases like smallpox, typhoid, or diphtheria in the first decades of contact with European settlers. Which statement best explains this phenomenon?

Native Americans refused medical treatment from Europeans.

Native Americans had never been exposed to those diseases.

Native Americans were infected on purpose with those diseases.

Native Americans did not have access to more modern medicine.




Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.03 MC)

Which was a result of the Boston Tea Party?

A trial and public hanging of British soldiers

Passing of the Intolerable Acts

The Sons of Liberty publicizing the Boston Massacre

The creation of the Stamp Act Congress




Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.05 LC)

What was the name of colonists who favored independence?

Loyalists

Parliamentarians

Tories

Patriots




Question 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(02.01 LC)

Which of the following is one of the reasons that Native American slavery declined quickly?

The Spanish and Native American populations mixed.

Native Americans did not know how to farm European crops.

The Spanish converted many Native Americans to Christianity.

Native Americans were susceptible to European diseases and many died.

Answer 5

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