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USH Unit 2.2 Reading: The Road to Revolution (1763-1775)

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What do you think a "revolution" is? Explain this term in your own words using at least one complete sentence.

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2.

Over the course of the first two paragraphs, the narrator's focus shifts from

politics to economics

present conflicts to future conflicts

cons to pros of British rule

causes to effects of British colonial policy

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Based on the text, with which claim about the Stamp Act would the colonists most likely agree that the Stamp Act

was an unnecessary tax intended to keep the colonists subordinate to Great Britain.

was burdensome, but not as much as the Sugar Act.

swayed most colonists to support independence from Great Britain.

was unfair because it only applied to the colonists.

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4.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

"Could its real purpose...their historic liberties."

"Yet the Americans...pinch their pocketbooks."

"After bitter protests...died down."

"Worst of all...juries not allowed."

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5.

As used in the sentence, "sovereignty" most nearly means

government.

tyranny.

independence.

dominion.

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6.

Which choice best summarizes the chapter reading?

Great Britain was justified in its measures to control the colonies because of the colonists' insubordination.

Most of the colonists supported the revolution from the start.

The colonies were inevitably going to become an independent nation.

Although the colonists did not plan to seperate from Great Britain, growing tensions surrounding economic policies made revolution imminent.