Colonial Conflicts and Acts Quiz

What was the first cause of the conflict between French and British colonies?

• French troops took over a British fort and named it Fort Duquesne.

• The British navy blocked food shipments by blockading ports in New France.

• The British wanted to clear the land of trees, but the French wanted to preserve the forests.

• The French wanted to found a settlement at Quebec, but the British wanted to occupy that land.

Answer explanation

The first cause of the conflict was the differing views on land use; the British aimed to clear forests for settlement, while the French sought to preserve them, leading to tensions over land and resources.

What evidence from the text best supports the correct response to Part A?

• “As the British colonists wanted more land for farming, the French feared that British farmers would cut down the trees, ruining the habitat of fur-bearing animals.”

• “By the 1750s, farmers and traders from the British colonies of Virginia and Pennsylvania had begun to cross the Appalachian Mountains, moving into the lands beyond.”

• “… Louis-Joseph de Montcalm led a force of French soldiers and Native Americans in the capture of an important British post, Fort Oswego, in the Great Lake region.”

• “They [the British] renamed it Fort Pitt in honor of the British prime minister.”

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights the conflict over land use, showing how British colonists' farming threatened the French fur trade by destroying habitats, which directly supports the tensions between the two groups.

Using context clues, what does the word outpost mean?

• a small camp right next to the main part of a settlement

• a camp where a settlement’s criminals are sent to jail

• a small camp far away from the main part of a settlement

• a large camp in the middle of the main part of a settlement

Answer explanation

The term 'outpost' typically refers to a small camp that is established at a distance from the main settlement, often for purposes like defense or monitoring. Thus, the correct choice is 'a small camp far away from the main part of a settlement'.

Which sentence is evidence of British King George III’s reason for issuing the Proclamation of 1763?

• “In October 1763, news of the Treaty of Paris reached North America.”

• “The defeated French could no longer aid Native Americans in their resistance to British settlers.”

• “However, Great Britain wanted to keep down the cost of defending its American colonies.”

• “This official order set aside all British land west of the Appalachian Mountains for Native Americans.”

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that Great Britain aimed to reduce defense costs in its colonies, which was a key reason for the Proclamation of 1763. This reflects the British government's desire to manage resources effectively.

Using context clues, what does the word imposing mean?

• forcing

• describing

• suggesting

• collecting money from

Answer explanation

The word 'imposing' often refers to something that is forceful or commands attention. In this context, 'forcing' aligns best with the meaning of 'imposing', as it suggests a strong presence or influence.

Which evidence best supports the inference that King George III thought that he would be viewed as weak if he did not make the colonists obey him?

• “Great Britain’s 1763 victory in the French and Indian War came at a great cost.”

• “Adding to the cost were the British troops left behind to protect the colonies from further conflict.”

• “George III was a young king determined to make his mark as a strong ruler.”

• “The advisors argued that it was only fair to tax colonists to help pay for Britain’s protection during and after the war.”

Answer explanation

The statement "George III was a young king determined to make his mark as a strong ruler" suggests that he felt pressure to assert authority over the colonies to avoid appearing weak, supporting the inference about his motivations.

Who protested the Stamp Act? Choose two answers.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Parliament

• citizens living in Great Britain

• merchants living in Great Britain

Answer explanation

The Patriots opposed the Stamp Act as it represented taxation without representation. Merchants in Great Britain also protested, as the act harmed their business by imposing taxes on printed materials.

Why was the Quartering Act so unpopular among colonists?

• The act forced colonists to pay one-fourth of their income in taxes.

• The act forced colonists to let British officers live in their homes.

• The act forced colonists to build houses for British soldiers and officers.

• The act forced colonists to give a discount of one-fourth of an item’s price to British officers.

Answer explanation

The Quartering Act was unpopular because it required colonists to let British officers live in their homes, infringing on their privacy and autonomy, which fueled resentment against British rule.

Using context clues, what does the word vandalism mean?

• going on someone else’s ship or property

• the consumption of tea

• the destruction or damage of property

• the misuse of Native American customs

Answer explanation

The word 'vandalism' refers to the act of intentionally destroying or damaging property. The correct choice, 'the destruction or damage of property,' directly aligns with this definition, making it the right answer.

Which event occurred first in the sequence of the French and Indian War?

• The French destroy Fort Necessity

• British troops recapture Fort Duquesne

• French troops seize a British post and rename it Fort Duquesne

• The French surrender Quebec City

Answer explanation

The first event in the French and Indian War sequence was when French troops seized a British post in 1754 and renamed it Fort Duquesne, marking the beginning of significant hostilities between the French and British.