MP1 Review Grade 8

who fought in the french and indian war?

• The Americans and the British
• The Russians and the Italians
• The British and the French, along with their Native American allies.
• The Spanish and the Dutch

what happened as a result of the french and indian war?

• Spain gained control over Canada and the eastern United States.
• The war resulted in a peace treaty that favored France.
• Native American tribes were granted independence from British rule.
• Britain gained much land and went into debt

Which purpose of government did colonists claim was not being met when the British limited colonial trade?

• promote rule of law

• Provide public services

• Support economic system

• Bill of Rights

Which of the following is an example of colonists working for change inside the British political system?

• 1. sending a petition of grievances to Parliament

• 1. fighting against British soldiers at Lexington

• 1. destroying tea at the Boston Tea Party

• 1. tarring and feathering a tax collector

1. How did the colonists respond to the Intolerable Acts? 

• The colonists welcomed the Intolerable Acts as a means to strengthen their ties with Britain.
• The colonists ignored the Intolerable Acts and continued their daily lives without any changes.
• The colonists immediately surrendered and accepted British rule without resistance.
• The colonists united in opposition, organized the First Continental Congress, and boycotted British goods.

Why did Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763 after the French and Indian War?

• 1. to prevent the colonists from gaining land and rebelling

• 1. to prevent fighting with Native Americans like Pontiac’s Rebellion

• 1. to reserve the land for freed enslaved people

• 1. to reserve the land as a gift for Spain in exchange for an alliance

what was the name of the captain in charge at the boston massacre?

• Captain John Smith
• Captain Thomas Preston
• Lieutenant James Adams
• Major Richard Lee

how did rebels defeat the british in the revolutionary war?

• The rebels used traditional warfare and open battles.
• The British surrendered without a fight due to lack of resources.
• The rebels relied solely on foreign troops to win the war.
• The rebels defeated the British through guerrilla tactics, strategic alliances, and key victories.

who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

how many people wrote the declaration?

• 5

• 10

• 75
• 50