Unit 2 Review Game

Unit 2 Review Game

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING

•Parliament enacted the Tea Act of 1773 primarily toA.Promote a new product on the American

marketB.Raise large sums of money through taxesC.Sell tea only at government approved tea

housesD.Save the East India Company from bankruptcyE.Reward American merchants


•Parliament enacted the Tea Act of 1773 primarily toA.Promote a new product on the American

marketB.Raise large sums of money through taxesC.Sell tea only at government approved tea

housesD.Save the East India Company from bankruptcyE.Reward American merchants


• The American treaty with France in 1778 brought all of the following benefits to the American cause during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT

A. France openly aided the AmericansB. France sent troops and naval vessels to AmericaC. The British had to fight the French in the West

IndiesD. Spain was an ally of FranceE. Spain sent troops to aid the Americans


• The American treaty with France in 1778 brought all of the following benefits to the American cause during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT

A. France openly aided the AmericansB. France sent troops and naval vessels to AmericaC. The British had to fight the French in the West

IndiesD. Spain was an ally of FranceE. Spain sent troops to aid the Americans


•Americans benefited greatly from the 1783 Treaty of Paris between the United States and Great Britain essentially becauseA.Trade disputes with Canada were resolvedB. The western border of the United States was the

Rocky MountainsC. Britain’s Indian allies also signed the treatyD.The United States was granted independence

unconditionallyE. Florida became a United States territory


•Americans benefited greatly from the 1783 Treaty of Paris between the United States and Great Britain essentially becauseA.Trade disputes with Canada were resolvedB. The western border of the United States was the

Rocky MountainsC. Britain’s Indian allies also signed the treatyD.The United States was granted independence

unconditionallyE. Florida became a United States territory


•Factors that stimulated ideas of independence in the American colonies included all of the following EXCEPTA.The influence of Spanish colonies in North

AmericaB.Emigrants who were discontented in spiritC.Rugged power conditionsD.People wanting a larger share in governmentE.The distance separating Britain and the colonies


•Factors that stimulated ideas of independence in the American colonies included all of the following EXCEPTA.The influence of Spanish colonies in North

AmericaB.Emigrants who were discontented in spiritC.Rugged power conditionsD.People wanting a larger share in governmentE.The distance separating Britain and the colonies


•The local committees of correspondence organized by Sam AdamsA.Promoted his bid to become governor of MassachusettsB. Did not generate any enthusiasm within the coloniesC. Promised independent action in each colony to support

the BritishD.Kept opposition to the British alive, through exchange of

information and propagandaE. Served as a precursor to the United States Postal Service


•The local committees of correspondence organized by Sam AdamsA.Promoted his bid to become governor of MassachusettsB. Did not generate any enthusiasm within the coloniesC. Promised independent action in each colony to support

the BritishD.Kept opposition to the British alive, through exchange of

information and propagandaE. Served as a precursor to the United States Postal Service


•The Declaration of Independence did all of the following EXCEPTA.Invoke the natural rights of humankind to

justify revoltB.Blame the colonies’ problems on the British

ParliamentC.Catalog the tyrannical actions of King George IIID.Argue that royal tyranny justified revolutionE.Say that all men are created equal


•The Declaration of Independence did all of the following EXCEPTA.Invoke the natural rights of humankind to

justify revoltB.Blame the colonies’ problems on the British

ParliamentC.Catalog the tyrannical actions of King George IIID.Argue that royal tyranny justified revolutionE.Say that all men are created equal

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING•The Coercive (Intolerable) Acts were most effective in stirring up colonial discontent because theyA. Affected all American’s property rights and made American feel

a real kinship for one another’s problemsB. Made certain that Roman Catholics had equal rights,

convincing other Americans that they were subject to the tyranny of the Pope

C. Closed the port of New York and brought in British customs agents

D. Drastically reduced self-government in Massachusetts and closed the port of Boston

E. Articulated George III’s position in clear, unequivocal language

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING•The Coercive (Intolerable) Acts were most effective in stirring up colonial discontent because theyA. Affected all American’s property rights and made American feel

a real kinship for one another’s problemsB. Made certain that Roman Catholics had equal rights,

convincing other Americans that they were subject to the tyranny of the Pope

C. Closed the port of New York and brought in British customs agents

D. Drastically reduced self-government in Massachusetts and closed the port of Boston

E. Articulated George III’s position in clear, unequivocal language


•The greatest obstacle to the colonists’ success in fighting the Revolution was theA.Numerical superiority of the British forcesB. Effective blockade of the American coast by the

British fleetC. Lack of cooperation between American and French

troopsD.Stubbornness of patriots such as Nathan HaleE. Difficulty in raising money to buy supplies and

munitions


•The greatest obstacle to the colonists’ success in fighting the Revolution was theA.Numerical superiority of the British forcesB. Effective blockade of the American coast by the

British fleetC. Lack of cooperation between American and French

troopsD.Stubbornness of patriots such as Nathan HaleE. Difficulty in raising money to buy supplies and

munitions

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING•Yorktown, the final battle of the Revolutionary War, was significant becauseA. Britain saw the futility and economic drain of fighting an on-

again, off again warB. It proved that the American taxation system had successfully

funded the warC. The French fleet arrived in time to turn the tide in favor of the

AmericansD. Cornwallis ran out of supplies, demonstrating the weakness of

the British quartermaster systemE. It proved that Washington was a tactical genius and knew how

to enlist the aid of his French and Spanish allies

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING•Yorktown, the final battle of the Revolutionary War, was significant becauseA. Britain saw the futility and economic drain of fighting an on-

again, off again warB. It proved that the American taxation system had successfully

funded the warC. The French fleet arrived in time to turn the tide in favor of the

AmericansD. Cornwallis ran out of supplies, demonstrating the weakness of

the British quartermaster systemE. It proved that Washington was a tactical genius and knew how

to enlist the aid of his French and Spanish allies


•The Stamp Act aroused more determined resistance in the colonies than the Sugar Act did because itA.Directly affected fewer of the coloniesB. Was a direct tax intended to raise revenue for the

British governmentC. Imposed unreasonably high tariff ratesD.Was criticized from the start by members of the

Georgia legislatureE. Was opposed by leaders of the Daughters of Liberty

such as Mercy Otis Warren and Abigail Adams


•The Stamp Act aroused more determined resistance in the colonies than the Sugar Act did because itA.Directly affected fewer of the coloniesB. Was a direct tax intended to raise revenue for the

British governmentC. Imposed unreasonably high tariff ratesD.Was criticized from the start by members of the

Georgia legislatureE. Was opposed by leaders of the Daughters of Liberty

such as Mercy Otis Warren and Abigail Adams


•France’s support for the United States during the American Revolutionary War was primarily motivated byA.The hope of converting the United States into a

French diplomacyB. Enthusiasm for the revolutionary principles

espoused by the AmericansC. A desire to weaken its rival, Great BritainD.A desire to regain Canada and the FloridasE. Pressure from its ally, Spain


•France’s support for the United States during the American Revolutionary War was primarily motivated byA.The hope of converting the United States into a

French diplomacyB. Enthusiasm for the revolutionary principles

espoused by the AmericansC. A desire to weaken its rival, Great BritainD.A desire to regain Canada and the FloridasE. Pressure from its ally, Spain


•By the time of the Revolution, the American colonists had generally come to believe that creation of a republic would solve the problems of monarchial rule because a republic would establishA. A highly centralized government led by a social eliteB. A strong chief executiveC. Unlimited male suffrageD. A small, limited government responsible to the peopleE. A society in which there were not differences of rank

and status


•By the time of the Revolution, the American colonists had generally come to believe that creation of a republic would solve the problems of monarchial rule because a republic would establishA. A highly centralized government led by a social eliteB. A strong chief executiveC. Unlimited male suffrageD. A small, limited government responsible to the peopleE. A society in which there were not differences of rank

and status

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING•The argument between Great Britain and its American colonies during the 1760s and 1770s over “virtual representation” concernedA. Patterns of legislative apportionment in the colonial

assembliesB. The lack of colonial participation in negotiating the Treaty of

ParisC. Parliament’s ability to reflect colonial interestsD. The increasing use of juryless admiralty courts in the coloniesE. The representation of “free men of color” in colonial

assemblies

UNIT 2 – LAST PERSON STANDING•The argument between Great Britain and its American colonies during the 1760s and 1770s over “virtual representation” concernedA. Patterns of legislative apportionment in the colonial

assembliesB. The lack of colonial participation in negotiating the Treaty of

ParisC. Parliament’s ability to reflect colonial interestsD. The increasing use of juryless admiralty courts in the coloniesE. The representation of “free men of color” in colonial

assemblies


•During the War for Independence, the principle reason the American government sought diplomatic recognition from foreign powers was toA. Rally all the states behind a common causeB. Convince the British of the justice of the American causeC. Facilitate the purchase of arms and borrowing of money

from other nationsD. Make it easier to levy taxes on the citizens of the several

statesE. Allow Von Steuben, Lafayette, and other Europeans to

join the American army


•During the War for Independence, the principle reason the American government sought diplomatic recognition from foreign powers was toA. Rally all the states behind a common causeB. Convince the British of the justice of the American causeC. Facilitate the purchase of arms and borrowing of money

from other nationsD. Make it easier to levy taxes on the citizens of the several

statesE. Allow Von Steuben, Lafayette, and other Europeans to

join the American army


• A major financial problem that confronted mid-eighteenth century America involved the

A. Heavy debt owed to the BritishB. Colonists’ refusal to buy English productsC. Shortage of gold and silver coinageD. Colonies’ failure to print paper moneyE. Lack of credit available to merchants


• A major financial problem that confronted mid-eighteenth century America involved the

A. Heavy debt owed to the BritishB. Colonists’ refusal to buy English productsC. Shortage of gold and silver coinageD. Colonies’ failure to print paper moneyE. Lack of credit available to merchants


•Which of the following wars between England and France had the greatest political and economic impact on colonial America?A.King William’s WarB.Queen Anne’s WarC.King George’s WarD.The Seven Year’s WarE.The War of the League of Ausburg


•Which of the following wars between England and France had the greatest political and economic impact on colonial America?A.King William’s WarB.Queen Anne’s WarC.King George’s WarD.The Seven Year’s WarE.The War of the League of Ausburg


•The leading figure at the Albany Congress, and designer of the Albany Plan, wasA.Thomas JeffersonB.George WashingtonC.William PittD.John AdamsE.Benjamin Franklin


•The leading figure at the Albany Congress, and designer of the Albany Plan, wasA.Thomas JeffersonB.George WashingtonC.William PittD.John AdamsE.Benjamin Franklin


•Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Seven Years’ War?A.It made colonists more aware of their landB.It led to the creation of a new colonyC.It trained a corps of American officersD.It revealed British discontent with America’s

contribution to its own defenseE. It forced the colonists to cooperate on an

unprecedented scale


•Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Seven Years’ War?A.It made colonists more aware of their landB.It led to the creation of a new colonyC.It trained a corps of American officersD.It revealed British discontent with America’s

contribution to its own defenseE. It forced the colonists to cooperate on an

unprecedented scale


•Aggravating the problems created by the Seven Years' War debt wasA.Britain's decision to invest government funds in

British industrial expansion. B. France's continuation of hostilities on the continent. C. The unusually extravagant habits of the British court. D.Britain's desire to provoke another war with the

French. E. Britain maintaining a large standing army in the

colonies.


•Aggravating the problems created by the Seven Years' War debt wasA.Britain's decision to invest government funds in

British industrial expansion. B. France's continuation of hostilities on the continent. C. The unusually extravagant habits of the British court. D.Britain's desire to provoke another war with the

French. E. Britain maintaining a large standing army in the

colonies.


•The Stamp Act of 1765 affectedA.Only businessmen and merchants.B.Notaries and other public officials. C.Only those who engaged in direct trade with

Great Britain.D.Primarily colonial manufacturers.E.The lives of ordinary people, as well as those

of the elite.


•The Stamp Act of 1765 affectedA.Only businessmen and merchants.B.Notaries and other public officials. C.Only those who engaged in direct trade with

Great Britain.D.Primarily colonial manufacturers.E.The lives of ordinary people, as well as those

of the elite.


•One consequence of the Townshend Acts wasA.The strengthening of the powers of colonial

governors. B.The strengthening of unity among the 13

colonies. C.The breakup of colonial assemblies. D.The weakening of unity among the 13

colonies. E.The strengthening of the British army.


•One consequence of the Townshend Acts wasA.The strengthening of the powers of colonial

governors. B.The strengthening of unity among the 13

colonies. C.The breakup of colonial assemblies. D.The weakening of unity among the 13

colonies. E.The strengthening of the British army.


•The Boston MassacreA.Had little support from colonial leaders. B.Proved the importance of the British army in

the colonies. C.Left 50 Americans dead. D.Raised the possibility of colonial armed

resistance. E.Had little effect on Anglo-colonial relations.


•The Boston MassacreA.Had little support from colonial leaders. B.Proved the importance of the British army in

the colonies. C.Left 50 Americans dead. D.Raised the possibility of colonial armed

resistance. E.Had little effect on Anglo-colonial relations.


•The most important responsibility facing the Second Continental Congress was toA.Organize the colonies for war by creating an

army. B.Draft the Declaration of Independence. C.Win loyalty from the Indians. D.Find a strong political leader for the nation. E.Convince the colonists of the necessity for

war.


•The most important responsibility facing the Second Continental Congress was toA.Organize the colonies for war by creating an

army. B.Draft the Declaration of Independence. C.Win loyalty from the Indians. D.Find a strong political leader for the nation. E.Convince the colonists of the necessity for

war.


•The Declaration of IndependenceA.Stated that all men "are created equal." B.Blamed George III for much of the problems. C.Made specific mention of slavery. D.Both A and B E.Both A and C


•The Declaration of IndependenceA.Stated that all men "are created equal." B.Blamed George III for much of the problems. C.Made specific mention of slavery. D.Both A and B E.Both A and C


•The radical American group which first emerged during the Stamp Act crisis was known asA.The Democratic Republicans. B.The Federalists. C.Oliver's Raiders. D.The Loyalists. E.The Sons of Liberty.


•The radical American group which first emerged during the Stamp Act crisis was known asA.The Democratic Republicans. B.The Federalists. C.Oliver's Raiders. D.The Loyalists. E.The Sons of Liberty.


•Essential to the establishment of a colonial alliance with the French was the work ofA.Benjamin Franklin. B.Thomas Paine. C.John Dickinson. D.Sam Adams. E.George Washington.


•Essential to the establishment of a colonial alliance with the French was the work ofA.Benjamin Franklin. B.Thomas Paine. C.John Dickinson. D.Sam Adams. E.George Washington.


•The Treaty of Paris of 1783A.Did not include compensation for Loyalists whose

lands had been confiscated. B. Established the American borders at the

Appalachian Mountains. C. Recognized America as an independent nation. D.Did not provide a favorable conclusion to the war. E. Ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for

their lands.


•The Treaty of Paris of 1783A.Did not include compensation for Loyalists whose

lands had been confiscated. B. Established the American borders at the

Appalachian Mountains. C. Recognized America as an independent nation. D.Did not provide a favorable conclusion to the war. E. Ensured Loyalists would not be compensated for

their lands.


•The pamphlet ________ presented justification to Americans for their break with Great Britain.A.The Declaration of the Rights of Man B.American Crisis C.Treatise on Government D.Common Sense E.The Prince


•The pamphlet ________ presented justification to Americans for their break with Great Britain.A.The Declaration of the Rights of Man B.American Crisis C.Treatise on Government D.Common Sense E.The Prince


•The American victory that brought about the French alliance occurred atA.Trenton. B.Yorktown. C.Saratoga. D.Philadelphia. E.Breed's Hill.


•The American victory that brought about the French alliance occurred atA.Trenton. B.Yorktown. C.Saratoga. D.Philadelphia. E.Breed's Hill.


•Which of the following prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains?A.Navigation Act of 1772 B.Settlement Act of 1765 C.Sugar Act of 1764 D.Townshend Acts of 1767 E.Proclamation of 1763


•The most important result of the Stamp Act Congress was theA.Evolution of the Sons of Liberty into a formal

political party. B.Imposition of a colonial-wide boycott of British

products. C.Creation of an American army. D.Boston Tea Party. E.Colonial acquiescence to British power.


•The most important result of the Stamp Act Congress was theA.Evolution of the Sons of Liberty into a formal

political party. B.Imposition of a colonial-wide boycott of British

products. C.Creation of an American army. D.Boston Tea Party. E.Colonial acquiescence to British power.


•The major consequence of the Boston Tea Party in 1773 was the passage of theA.Declaration of Independence. B.Coercive (Intolerable) Acts. C.Gaspee Act. D.Tea Act. E.Townshend Revenue Acts.


•The major consequence of the Boston Tea Party in 1773 was the passage of theA.Declaration of Independence. B.Coercive (Intolerable) Acts. C.Gaspee Act. D.Tea Act. E.Townshend Revenue Acts.


•The Coercive (Intolerable) Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT?A.The closing of Boston harbor.B. Making the Massachusetts council and judiciary

appointive.C. New taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper.D.Allowing trials of accused colonial officials to be

moved to England.E. Authorizing the governor to limit town meetings to

as few as one a year.


•The Coercive (Intolerable) Acts of 1774 included all of the following EXCEPT?A.The closing of Boston harbor.B. Making the Massachusetts council and judiciary

appointive.C. New taxes on glass, tea, lead, and paper.D.Allowing trials of accused colonial officials to be

moved to England.E. Authorizing the governor to limit town meetings to

as few as one a year.

Unit 2 Review Game

Documents

colonies unit

american colonies

united states territory

treatythe united states

americans unit

american cause

person standingfactors

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