Colonial America

What did this image represent to many American colonists?

• the realities of the war

• the need for colonial unity

• the threat of British invasion

• the desire to expand westward

Study the timeline. Why did the British Parliament pass these laws?

• to pay colonists who boarded soldiers

• to purchase land in America from Spain

• to build new trading ships for the colonies

• to repay debts from the war against France

List the events in chronological order.

• Event A, Event B, Event C

• Event C, Event B, Event A

• Event B, Event A, Event C

• Event A, Event C, Event B

The Sons of Liberty were responsible for organizing which of the following events?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• French and Indian War

• First Continental Congress

The Sons of Liberty carried out the Boston Tea Party because of:

• High taxes on tea

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Desire for independence

• British military presence

How did Thomas Paine view the British king, according to this passage?

• as a tyrant

• as an exporter

• as kind and wise

• as a weak leader

Which of the following scientific advancements was crucial for navigation during Colonial America?

• The astrolabe

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telegraph

What was the primary scientific method used by colonial farmers to improve crop yields?

• Genetic modification

• Crop rotation

• Hydroponics

• Pesticide use

Which natural resource was most important for the colonial shipbuilding industry?

• Iron ore

• Timber

• Coal

• Copper

In Colonial America, which scientific principle was applied to preserve food?

• Fermentation

• Pasteurization

• Refrigeration

• Dehydration