War of Independence Quiz

What did the Proclamation of 1763 restrict?

• Trade with other countries

• Movement west of the Appalachian Mountains

• Building new settlements

• Importing goods from Britain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What was the colonists' reaction to the British messing with their lives?

• They were happy

• They were indifferent

• They were not happy

• They were supportive

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the role of a 'Customs agent'?

• To teach in schools

• To collect taxes and control the flow of goods

• To write laws

• To manage farms

What did the colonists fight bravely for during the French and Indian War?

• Independence

• King and country

• New territories

• Trade rights

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the colonists become after Great Britain expanded control?

• Supportive

• Dissatisfied and rebellious

• Indifferent

• Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What did the colonists have to do when a group announced they were in charge?

• Pay salaries and provide for them

• Leave their homes

• Start a new government

• Build new schools

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why did Great Britain decide to tax the American colonists?

• To fund new colonies in America

• To pay for the French and Indian War

• To build new ships for the navy

• To support American businesses

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

• Allowed free trade with Europe

• Restricted western movement by the colonists

• Increased taxes on British goods

• Gave colonists more land

What could colonial governors do if colonists disagreed with them?

• Increase taxes

• Shut down their legislatures

• Send them to Britain

• Give them more land

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

What was the effect of the new tax laws on the relationship between Britain and the colonies?

• It improved their relationship

• It caused tension and anger

• It had no effect

• It led to immediate peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3