SSUSH3 American Revolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following territories was ceded by France to Spain as a result of the changes between 1754 and 1763?

• Florida

• Louisiana

• Canada

• Texas

Open Ended

How did the territorial boundaries in North America change between 1754 and 1763, and what impact might these changes have had on the people living in these regions?

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main causes of the French and Indian War according to the slides?

• The desire for territory produced by mercantilism

• Religious differences

• The search for gold

• A disagreement over trade routes

Multiple Choice

Why did Native Americans tend to support the French during the French and Indian War?

• The French built permanent settlements

• The French were fur traders and built forts, not settlements

• The French promised them land

• The French had more advanced weapons

Fill in the Blank

After the Treaty of Paris in 1763, France gave up its claims in ___ and all lands east of the Mississippi River.

Open Ended

Explain how the outcome of the French and Indian War changed the balance of power in North America.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to growing tension between the British and the American colonists after the French and Indian War?

• The British passed laws to tax the colonists to pay for a standing army

• The British allowed colonists to settle anywhere

• The British reduced taxes on tea

• The British gave land to the colonists

Open Ended

How did the colonists respond to the British enforced Proclamation Line of 1763?

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 issued by Great Britain?

• To expand colonial settlements westward

• To manage new territories and ensure peace with Native Americans

• To increase trade with France

• To grant independence to the colonies

Open Ended

Use the cartoon to determine, why the colonists are upset?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were taxed under the Stamp Act?

• Printed materials

• Tea

• Land

• Textiles

Multiple Choice

Based on the images of colonial protests, what actions did colonists take to show their opposition to British policies?

• They wrote letters to Parliament

• They organized boycotts and protests

• They moved to Canada

• They supported British troops

Fill in the Blank

The Intolerable Acts closed the port of ___ as punishment for the Boston Tea Party.

Open Ended

How does the primary source from Boston in 1764 reflect colonial attitudes toward British taxation and representation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions were taken by the Daughters of Liberty to support the colonial boycott of British goods?

• Weaving fabric and making goods at home

• Organizing violent protests

• Writing letters to other colonies

• Encouraging merchants to use British stamps

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main role of the Sons of Liberty during the American colonial period?

• They used violence to intimidate merchants and royal officials.

• They wove fabric to support boycotts.

• They wrote pamphlets supporting independence.

• They organized the First Continental Congress.

Multiple Choice

What was the main argument presented in the statements about Britain's rule over America?

• Britain was too far away to govern America effectively.

• America should remain loyal to Britain.

• The Atlantic Ocean was easy to cross for British rule.

• Britain treated the colonies like a mother treats her children.

Open Ended

How did the Committees of Correspondence help unite the American colonies against British rule?

Open Ended

Explain how Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' influenced American colonists' views on independence from Britain.

Fill in the Blank

Thomas Paine published the influential pamphlet ___ in January 1776.

Draw

Draw a picture or word or phrase that summarizes what you have learned.