Quiz 2 - Revolution Era

Quiz 2 1. Revolutionary Era The major objection that British colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were A. 3. Preparations for War denied the right to arm themselves for defense England Thirteen Colonies B. denied the rights of citizens who lived in England Population Manufacturing Highly developed and ourishing Practically none C. forced to settle wilderness areas Money Richest country in the world No money to support the war e ort Army Large, well-trained army plus mercenary Hessians All-volunteer forces — willing to ght but poorly equipped Leaders Many dedicated and able o cers Few o cers capable of leading Geography Strange land with long distance Familiar land with easy access to base of supplies to limited amounts of supplies D. forced to farm crops ordered by England 2. Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the chart below and on your knowledge of social studies. Speakers A, B, C, and D are discussing relations between Great Britain and the American colonies in early 1776. Base your answer(s) to the question(s) on the speakers' statements and on your knowledge of social studies. Speaker A: Speaker B: Speaker C: Speaker D: Let us rst try to have our wrongs set right by just and peaceful means—by boycotting British goods, for example—before we take a step so extreme as to ght our mother country. A government of our own is our natural right, and it is better to form one now, when we have the power, than to wait until we may have such a chance again. Let us behave like obedient children, who have received unjust blows from a beloved parent. Let us complain to our parent, but with words, not guns. Which two speakers would have been most opposed to the Declaration of Independence when it was issued? A and B B. C. B and D D. B and C Approximately 2,800,000 Which conclusion about the American Revolutionary War is most clearly supported by information in this chart? Let me say quite simply that making laws is not a basic right of the colonies. We are part of the British Empire and should obey the laws made by Parliament. A. Approximately 12,000,000 A. England had few advantages in a war with her American colonies. B. The thirteen colonies had more advantages than disadvantages upon entering the war. C. England did not believe that the thirteen colonies were worth the expense of a war. D. The thirteen colonies had few, but important advantages in the war with England. A and C 4. Which statement is most accurate about the movement for independence in the thirteen colonies? A. The independence movement began soon after the founding of the Plymouth Colony. B. Protests against British colonial policies gradually led to demands for independence. C. The King of England required the colonists to become economically self-su cient. D. The movement for independence was equally strong in all of the colonies. page 1 Quiz 2 5. Revolutionary Era Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. 6. Base your answer to the following question on the time line below and on your knowledge of social studies. Which title is most accurate for this time line? A. Forms of Colonial Protest B. E ects of British Navigation Laws C. Causes of the American Revolution D. Abuse of Power by Colonial Legislatures A conclusion supported by the information on the map is that slavery in the American colonies was A. declining by the start of the Revolutionary War B. concentrated in areas suitable for large plantations C. becoming illegal in the northern colonies D. growing fastest in the New England colonies page 2