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Unit 2 Assessment

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Question 1

1.

Which of the following concerns of the colonists was most responsible for the American Revolution?

Opposition To British Tax Polices

Desire For More Religious Freedom

Fear of Attacks By Native Americans

Increased Immigration From Non-British Countries

Question 2

2.

These were passed by British Parliament to punished the colonists for the Boston Tea Party, closing Boston Harbor.

Navigation Acts

Intolerable Acts

Townshend Acts

Stamp Acts

Question 3

3.

These acts were taxes on imported goods, such as glass, lead, paint, and tea.

Townshend

Quartering

Tea

Intolerable

Question 4

4.

What was the King's primary reason for taxing the colonies?

Improving Great Britain's Roads and Bridges

Paying Off Debts From The French and Indian War

Creating An American Army of Professional Soldiers

Teaching Colonists How Taxes Work

Question 5

5.

True or False: The Tea Act placed an additional tax on all British Tea

True

False

Question 6

6.

New polcies and taxes passed by British Parliment caused widespread unrest in the American colonies; feelings that would eventually lead many to rebel against the British crown. Describe at least two examples of acts passed by Great Britian in the colonies: What did the act do, how did colonists protest, and how did Great Britain respond to these protests?

Question 7

7.

The Declaration of Independence was written by which of the following men?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

John Handcock

Benjamin Franklin

Question 8

8.

True or False: While Southerners wanted the passage about slavery removed from the Declaration of Independence, Northerners wanted the passage to be included.

True

False

Question 9

9.

True or False: Signing the Declaration of Independence was considered an act of treason against Great Britain, punishable by death.

True

False

Question 10

10.

The Declaration of Independence explained to the world why the colonies were choosing to seperate from Great Britain. Describe at least two of the main ideas included in the Declaration, and summarize what makes each important enough to be included in this document.

Question 11

11.

While the Continental Army struggled with shortages of supplies they desperately needed, they were secretly aided by this country, who sent them gunpowder.

France

Poland

Ukraine

Canada

Question 12

12.

True or False: Most Americans were experienced, professional soldiers and were well trained for battle.

True

False

Question 13

13.

The British Army was supported by Hessian mercenaries, whom George III hired from which of the following countries?

Russia

Germany

Poland

France

Question 14

14.

True or False: Lord George Germain, the man chosen to direct the British troops, had never set foot in North America before the war.

True

False

Question 15

15.

Describe the biggest advantage held by both the British and American armies. What was the greatest strength on either side? Summarize both in your own words.

Question 16

16.

Describe the biggest disadvantage held by both the British and American armies. What was the greatest weakness on either side? Summarize both in your own words.