Unit 2 Review

Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?

• African slaves

• British soldiers

• American Indians

• American colonists

Which of these groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French & Indian War?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• American Indians

The Continental army was composed of

• troops from all the colonies.

• troops from throughout Great Britain.

• only troops from the New England colonies.

• only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts.

What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

• It instilled fear of war in the colonies.

• It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.

• It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

• It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.

To Great Britain, the Declaration of Independence was an act of

• loyalty

• treason

• bravery

• insanity

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

• supply shortage

• weak commander

• unfamiliar territory

• long travel distances

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?

• he had experience

• he wanted the role

• he was very wealthy

• he was highly educated

Why did many of the British people NOT support the war?

• The king was unpopular.

• They planned to move to America.

• The cost to taxpayers was too high.

• They wanted the Americans to have their independence.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to start the American Revolution.

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a country wins its freedom.

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain.

What was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

• British troops gained confidence.

• General Burgoyne resigned his post.

• Great Britain withdrew from Canada.

• European countries came to the aid of America.