1.CX Contextualizing the American Revolution Group Quiz - Jigsaw

What was the main purpose of the Great Awakening?

• To challenge the authority of religious leaders
• To promote science and reason over religion
• To establish a new religious denomination
• To spread Christianity to Native Americans

What impact did the Great Awakening have on the American Revolution?

• It led to the formation of new religious denominations
• It encouraged people to have a personal relationship with God
• It fostered a belief in self-rule
• All of the above

Which countries were involved in the French and Indian War?

• France and Spain
• Britain and Portugal
• Britain and France
• Spain and Portugal

What was the immediate result of the French and Indian War on the Northwest frontier?

• Peaceful coexistence between Native American tribes and British settlers
• Strict enforcement of the 1763 Proclamation
• Increased trade between the British and French colonies
• Expansion of British settlements into Native American lands

How did the British attempt to pay for the war, and why did it anger the American colonists?

• By imposing new taxes on the American colonies to generate revenue
• By borrowing money from France and Spain
• By increasing trade with other European countries
• By reducing military spending

What is another name for the Age of Enlightenment?

• The Age of Reason
• The Age of Exploration
• The Age of Revolutions
• The Age of Science

Which of the following ideals emerged during the Age of Enlightenment?

• Divine right of kings
• Absolute monarchy
• Separation of powers
• Feudalism

How did the Enlightenment impact the American Revolution?

• It had no impact on the American Revolution
• It inspired the colonists to fight for their independence
• It led to the formation of the British monarchy
• It caused the colonists to remain loyal to Great Britain

Which type of colony was completely owned and run by the King of England?

• Royal colonies
• Self-governing colonies
• Proprietary colonies
• None of the above

Which type of colony had the most freedom to choose their leaders and run things as they wanted?

• Royal colonies
• Self-governing colonies
• Proprietary colonies
• All types of colonies had equal freedom