Milestone Practice Questions: Colonies, Road to Revolution, and American Revolution

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Which statement BEST describes the New England colonies?

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Use the list to complete the task.

rum
timber
indigo
tobacco
molasses

Complete the paragraph by selecting the correct term for each blank.

The elements in the list were all vital to the development of __________ in the British Colonies during the 17th century.  One reason the British developed the colonies was because of the economic theory of __________ , or the belief that a country can increase its wealth by increasing exports and reducing imports.

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What did the Intolerable Acts seek to do?

The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason ... teaches all mankind, ... that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions ... 

—excerpt from Second Treatise, John Locke

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What were two results of the Great Awakening during the 1700s?

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How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect American colonists?

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__________ were tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence. __________ was the primary author, and he drew heavily on the ideas of __________.

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Match the battle to its outcome.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Valley Forge		Despite terrible condition, Americans emerge a stronger, more disciplined army.
Saratoga		French Alliance
Yorktown		End of the American Revolution

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__________ was unanimously selected as the Commanding General of the Continental Army.  After taking command, he received assistance from __________, who was a brilliant military strategist.  Despite this help, he still needed to train his army.  To provide the training and discipline the Americans needed, Washington hired __________

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Reduced enforcement of the Navigation Acts, which increased trade with other European nations.		Less economic reliance on Britain
Allowed colonies to elect colonial legislatures.		Developed self governance
Allowed colonies to decide who could vote, how they would govern, and develop their own economies.		control of local laws
Allowed colonies to control their own budgets and taxation.		Developed a separate identity from Britain.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Reduced enforcement of the Navigation Acts, which increased trade with other European nations.		Less economic reliance on Britain
Allowed colonies to elect colonial legislatures.		Developed self governance
Allowed colonies to decide who could vote, how they would govern, and develop their own economies.		control of local laws
Allowed colonies to control their own budgets and taxation.		Developed a separate identity from Britain.

Milestone Practice Questions: Colonies, Road to Revolution, and American Revolution

Which statement BEST describes the New England colonies?

What did the Intolerable Acts seek to do?

What were two results of the Great Awakening during the 1700s?

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect American colonists?

Match the battle to its outcome.

Which statement BEST describes the New England colonies?

Using your knowledge of US History and the passage to complete the task:

Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences

What did the Intolerable Acts seek to do?

Which of these political ideals from the Declaration of Independence is BEST supported by the excerpt?

What were two results of the Great Awakening during the 1700s?

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect American colonists?

Match the battle to its outcome.

Using your knowledge of US History and the passage to complete the task:

Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences

Which of these political ideals from the Declaration of Independence is BEST supported by the excerpt?

Milestone Practice Questions: Colonies, Road to Revolution, and American Revolution

Milestone Practice Questions: Colonies, Road to Revolution, and American Revolution

Which statement BEST describes the New England colonies?

What did the Intolerable Acts seek to do?

What were two results of the Great Awakening during the 1700s?

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect American colonists?

Match the battle to its outcome.

Which statement BEST describes the New England colonies?

Using your knowledge of US History and the passage to complete the task:Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences

What did the Intolerable Acts seek to do?

Which of these political ideals from the Declaration of Independence is BEST supported by the excerpt?

What were two results of the Great Awakening during the 1700s?

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) affect American colonists?

Match the battle to its outcome.

Using your knowledge of US History and the passage to complete the task:Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences

Which of these political ideals from the Declaration of Independence is BEST supported by the excerpt?

Using your knowledge of US History and the passage to complete the task:

Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences

Using your knowledge of US History and the passage to complete the task:

Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences