Absolutism & Enlightenment Revolutions

How can the French & Indian War be considered a long-term cause of the American Revolution?

• the American colonists revolted because they were tired of fighting against the French & Indians

• the Treaty of Paris (1763) increased French landholdings in North America

• the French & Indian War taught the American colonists the weaknesses of the British army

• the American colonists were revolting against taxes imposed by the British after the French and Indian War

Example of propaganda shared with other colonists by the Sons of Liberty.

The picture above was published in an American newspaper shortly after the Stamp Act was passed in Britain. How does this help explain colonial response to the Stamp Act?

• It was welcomed since American newspapers were reporting about it.

• The use of the skull and crossbones indicate that Americans were opposed to the Stamp Act.

• The colonies were using the skull and crossbones as their primary symbol and they welcomed it.

• The Stamp Act was barely even noticed and this picture indicates the Act was dying.

One of the outcomes of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 that brought an end to the Revolutionary War was that it...

• made George Washington the first president of the United States

• signified that America would remain under British control

• officially recognized American independence

• signified that America would now be under French control

As a result of British Salutary Neglect...

• the colonies became accustomed to governing themselves.

• the colonies demanded more British soldiers for their defense.

• the colonies began to seek connections with the French crown.

• Britain found the colonies to be of little economic importance.

In 1776, Thomas Paine published the influential pamphlet Common Sense. This work proved to be a powerful argument for...

• reconciliation with Great Britain

• independence from Great Britain

• the abolition of slavery

• rejection of the British policy of mercantilism

The Declaration of Independence is BEST described as

• a statement that the United States would not become involved in foreign affairs

• description of how to set up a democratic government

• an explanation of why the colonies desired to be free of Britain

• a formal announcement of war between the colonies and Great Britain

Which document included John Locke's idea that people have the right to overthrow an oppressive government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Salutary Neglect

• Bill of Rights

• Mercantilism in the Colonies

Which European country played a significant role in the fight for independence from Great Britain?

• Mexico

• Russia

• France

• Germany

A major consequence of the Battle of _______________ was that it convinced the French to aid us in our fight for independence by sending military aid.

• Saratoga

• Lexington

• Trenton

• Yorktown

As a result of the Battle of ________________ the British decided to quit fighting and grant America independence.

• Trenton

• Lexington

• Saratoga

• Yorktown