Unit 3 Colonial History & Original Documents

Front

During the French and Indian War, the British and French were fighting over control of which area? Options: Mississippi River Valley, Ohio River Valley, Connecticut River Valley, Pennsylvania River Valley

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Ohio River Valley

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What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

Back

The French and British claimed the same land.

Front

Who was the young military leader from Virginia who fought in the French and Indian war?

Back

George Washington

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Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger some colonists?

Back

Many colonist had already invested in land that was west of the Appalachian Mountains, and this would keep them from using the land.

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What was the purpose of the Quartering Act included in the Intolerable Acts?

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To house British soldiers in colonial homes

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How did the Intolerable Acts affect the relationship between the colonies and Britain?

Back

It caused tension and unrest

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What did the Stamp Act tax? Options: Sugar, All mailings sent throughout the colonies, Tea from India, Paper materials and Legal documents

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Paper materials and Legal documents

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Why did the British impose the Stamp Act?

Back

To repay debts formed from the French and Indian War

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What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

Back

July 4, 1776

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Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?

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John Locke