Unit 1 Test - Study Guide- Road to Revolution

Salutary Neglect shaped colonial government by:

• Allowing colonies to govern themselves with minimal interference from Britain.

• Imposing strict British control over colonial laws.

• Encouraging direct royal appointments for all colonial officials.

• Requiring constant supervision of colonial assemblies by the King.

The French and Indian War was caused by competition over land and resources in North America, and it changed Britain’s relationship with the colonies by increasing British control and taxation.

• It was caused by competition over land and resources, and it led to increased British control and taxation of the colonies.

• It was caused by religious differences, and it led to the colonies gaining independence from Britain.

• It was caused by trade disputes, and it resulted in Britain granting more autonomy to the colonies.

• It was caused by a lack of communication, and it led to the colonies forming alliances with France.

Colonists resented the Proclamation of 1763 because:

• it limited their ability to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• it allowed them to freely trade with Native Americans.

• it gave them more representation in Parliament.

• it reduced taxes on imported goods.

The Stamp Act was a law passed by the British that taxed printed materials in the colonies. How did colonists resist it?

• They boycotted British goods and protested.

• They supported the tax and paid it willingly.

• They ignored the law and continued business as usual.

• They asked for more taxes to be imposed.

Colonists objected to the Quartering Act because:

• they did not want to house and supply British soldiers

• they wanted more British soldiers in their homes

• they supported paying for British troops

• they believed it would lower their taxes

The Townshend Acts were a series of laws passed by the British government. How did colonists respond?

• They protested and boycotted British goods.

• They supported the new taxes.

• They ignored the laws completely.

• They asked for more British soldiers.

The slogan “No taxation without representation” means:

• Colonists should not be taxed by a government unless they have representatives in it.

• Colonists wanted to pay more taxes to the government.

• Colonists did not want any government at all.

• Colonists wanted to be represented in sports events.

The protest strategy that hurt Britain the most was:

• Boycotting British goods

• Writing petitions to the King

• Holding peaceful assemblies

• Sending letters to Parliament

The Boston Massacre involved which of the following events, and how was it used as propaganda?

• British soldiers killed several colonists, and it was used by colonists to fuel anti-British sentiment.

• Colonists attacked British soldiers, and it was used to promote British rule.

• A peace treaty was signed, and it was used to encourage unity.

• British soldiers helped colonists, and it was used to support British policies.

What happened at the Boston Tea Party? How did Britain respond?

• In 1773, colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. Britain responded with the Intolerable Acts, punishing Boston.

• Colonists signed a peace treaty with Britain, ending all taxes. Britain responded by granting independence to the colonies.

• Colonists held a meeting to discuss trade with Britain. Britain responded by lowering tea taxes.

• Colonists attacked British soldiers in Boston. Britain responded by sending more troops to protect the city.