Revolution Test Review

What was the primary goal of Benjamin Franklin's political cartoon?

• Encourage unity among the colonies against France

• Promote the idea of a new national government.

• Advocate for the expansion into western territories.

• Support the British monarchy's policies.

Why did many colonial governments reject the Albany Plan of Union?

• They believed it would lead to increased taxes.

• They feared it would weaken the power of the individual colonies.

• They thought it would fail to address the threat from Spain.

• They were concerned it would not help against pirates.

Who lost all of their North American territory when the French & Indian War ended in 1763?

• France

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• England

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect British policies towards the American colonies?

• England promoted free trade with the colonies

• The British began to collect more taxes to pay off their debt

• It caused the British to reduce their military presence in the colonies

• It encouraged the British to grant more autonomy to colonial governments

Which event marked the beginning of colonial opposition to British taxes?

• Proclamation of 1763

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Boston Tea Party

Many colonists supported or opposed the war against Great Britain. Americans that did not pick a side remained

• rebels

• loyalists

• neutral

• patriots

I was the British Monarch from 1760 to 1820. My Refusal to negotiate with the American rebels led to revolt and the eventual loss of my thirteen American colonies. Select the name of the person that is best described by the attached autobiographical description.

• King George III

• Baron von Steuben

• George Washington

• Henry VIII

Who was the author of the pamphlet Common Sense

• Thomas Paine

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

Before Saratoga, what kind of help did France give the United States?

• money and supplies

• money only

• supplies only

• No help was given

Which of these was an effect, after the American victory at Saratoga?

• British troops gained confidence.

• General Washington resigned his post.

• Great Britain withdrew from Canada.

• European countries came to the aid of America