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

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Practice for Georgia US History Milestone

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Use the list to complete the task.

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

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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 __________

Which statement BEST describes the New England colonies?

They traded goods produced on large plantations and farms in the South.

They had the longest growing season and the warmest weather of any of the colonies.

They were established as a buffer zone between the colonies and the Spanish settlements.

They were primarily established by people looking for religious freedom. 

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What did the Intolerable Acts seek to do?

require colonists to pay for British military supplies

tax colonists in order to pay off British debt

punish Massachusetts after the colonists protested

stop all settlement to the west of the colonies

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

encouraged colonists to challenge authority.

increased trade with foreign countries

religious persecution increased

the elimination of religious tests in colonial government

increased unity among colonists

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

Colonial trade regulations were reduced.

Settlements were allowed west of the Appalachians.

British troops were removed from the colonies.

New taxes were imposed by Britain to pay its debts.

Match the battle to its outcome.

Saratoga

Despite terrible condition, Americans emerge a stronger, more disciplined army.

Yorktown

French Alliance

Valley Forge

End of the American Revolution

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

Match Walpole's Actions to the unintended consequences

Allowed colonies to decide who could vote, how they would govern, and develop their own economies.

Less economic reliance on Britain

Reduced enforcement of the Navigation Acts, which increased trade with other European nations.

Developed self governance

Allowed colonies to control their own budgets and taxation. 

control of local laws

Allowed colonies to elect colonial legislatures.

Developed a separate identity from Britain.

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

When government abuses its power, it is the responsibility of citizens to rise up and change governments.

All men are created equal.

Governments are created by men to provide education and safety to all citizens.

All changes made to the government should be accomplished after much thought and consideration.