Semester 1 Final Review

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?

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To restore peace with the Native Americans by not letting colonists settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What was the purpose of this “Join, or Die” political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin?

Back

To encourage colonists to support the Albany Plan of Union and have a unified colonial council for defense against France & Native Americans.

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What were the causes of the Boston Massacre?

Back

The colonists were convinced that the British had passed laws that violated colonial rights.

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What did the Tea Act give the British government?

Back

A near monopoly and limited colonist purchasing options

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What were the effects of the Coercive Acts on the colonists?

Back

Banned town meetings and closed Boston Harbor

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Why did Britain tax the colonies after the French and Indian War?

Back

To pay off debt from the war

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What is the famous quote that represents the colonists' initial cause for wanting to be independent?

Back

No taxation without representation!

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What does the quote "No taxation without representation!" mean?

Back

Colonists felt taxes were unfair without representation in Parliament

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Which of the following was an advantage of the Continental Army?
Options:
Lack of funding for supplies,
Strong military leader (George Washington),
Outnumbered,
Undertrained

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Strong military leader (George Washington)

Front

Which of the following was a disadvantage of the Continental Army?
Strong military leader,
Playing on their home turf,
Lack of funding for supplies,
Personal cause for fighting

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Lack of funding for supplies