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Unit 2 Quiz: The American Revolution

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Question 1

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The invention of the printing press and the mass distribution of colonial newspapers was historically significant because they

provided factual and objective information to the colonists.

were used as communication tools for rallying opposition to British control.

offered a new and easy way for colonists to make money.

made contacting British families across the Atlantic Ocean much easier.

Question 2

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The most significant reason the colonists were outraged by the tax on tea was because

the colonists had no representation in the decision-making process.

the colonists believed they should not have to pay any taxes.

the tax was highly financially burdensome on the colonists.

the tax only impacted colonists in the Northern colonies and not Southern colonies.

Question 3

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The passage of the Sugar Act and the Stamp Acts convinced many colonists that the British were trying to take away their local __________________ and individual liberties.

Monarchy

Taxes

Autonomy

Propaganda

Question 4

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Why can political cartoons be good primary sources to analyze when learning about historical events?

They help us better understand how everyone from the time period felt about an event.

They inform us of one interpretation/opinion about a particular event.

They allow us to learn more information about an event in an unbiased manner.

They offer multiple different viewpoints on an event in one cartoon for us to consider.

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SAT PRACTICE!!! Questions 7-10 refer to the following excerpt.

Question 7

7.

The word “entertain” in line 3 most nearly means

captivate

amuse

have

delight

Question 8

8.

In the excerpt, Hamilton suggests that in order to encourage African Americans to fight in the Revolutionary War, they should be promised

an end to prejudice.

equal wages with white soldiers.

emancipation from slavery.

effective leadership from officers.

Question 9

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It can be reasonably inferred that Hamilton’s call for African American soldiers was driven by the fact that

the New York militia was short of troops.

the Declaration of Independence called for equal rights.

the British were recruiting African Americans.

General Washington entrusted that blacks would make good soldiers.

Question 10

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

Line 1, “I have...proper management”

Line 2, “I foresee...and self-interest.”

Line 2-4, “The contempt...nor experience.”

Line 5-6, “But it..probably will.”

Question 11

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Draw your best representation of your favorite activity.

Question 5

5.

Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre engraving was an effective piece of propaganda because it

encouraged colonists to sympathize with the British, who were vastly outnumbered in Boston.

highlighted the heroic efforts of Crispus Attucks, and his willingness to die for the revolutionary cause.

painted the Boston Massacre as a fair and even fight, which the colonists won.

made colonists believe that they were being unjustly and violently attacked by the British.

Question 6

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Which choice best reflects the perspective of the artist regarding the Boston Massacre?

Crispus Attucks’ role in the Boston Massacre should be minimized in the best interest of the cause for independence.

The British redcoats started the fight with the American colonists and acted in a disproportionate and brutal manner.

The British redcoats were simply doing their job in managing an increasingly unruly and unlawful crowd.

Crispus Attucks played a significant role in the Boston Massacre, and should be considered a martyr.