The British countered American objections to taxation by arguing that __________. A) George III was king by the grace of God and not subject to the people B) Americans enjoyed “virtual representation” in Parliament C) the colonial assemblies had approved the Sugar and Stamp acts D) British taxes were voluntary ANSWER Answer: B
Another important turning point in breaking the colonists’ allegiance to England was the: a. Battle of Bunker Hill, which showed that Americans could fight b. publication of the pamphlet Common Sense, which sharply criticized the king c. Olive Branch Petition, which was respected by the king d. revelation that France was secretly sending money to […]
After repealing the Stamp Act, Parliament passed the Declaratory Act, declaring that __________. A) Parliament had authority to bind the colonists “in all cases whatsoever” B) all new taxes would be approved by the colonial assemblies C) George III was sorry for his abuse of America D) Catholics would be granted freedom of worship in […]
As a product of the Enlightenment thinking, Benjamin Franklin __________. a. turned to organized religion for meaning in his life b. devoted his life to his own personal religious views c. rejected the practical pursuits of life in favor of contemplation, meditation, and intellectual inquiry d. pursued his curiosities until they yielded useful scientific ideas […]
Discuss the significance of the Boston Gazette slogan, “Save your money and you save your country.” What does it suggest about how American attitudes toward Britain were changing? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: nonimportation; economic resistance; taxation and representation; American nationalism
The Republican mother provided companionship to her husband and __________. A) supplemented his income with work outside of the home B) spent most of her time in church C) taught her children a trade D) taught her children to be virtuous members of society ANSWER D
American migration westward following the Revolution was complicated by __________. A) Spain’s refusal to accept the terms of the Treaty of Paris B) the return of the Ohio Valley to French control C) Britain’s refusal to allow American use of the port of New Orleans D) the inability of Congress to enact western land policies […]
Washington may have saved republican government in America in 1783 when he __________. A) refused to back Continental officers’ demands at Newburgh B) persuaded Maryland to ratify the Articles of Confederation C) negotiated the peace treaty with Britain D) put down a slave uprising ANSWER Answer: A
What provision of Jefferson’s proposal for the organization of western lands was rejected by Congress? A) creation of territorial governments B) abolition of slavery in the West C) division of western lands into territories D) creation of a path to statehood for western territories ANSWER Answer: B
Under the provisions of the Virginia Plan, __________. A) Congress would have no power to tax B) a bicameral legislature would be organized according to state population C) an independent chief executive elected by popular vote would check legislative power D) a single house legislature would equally represent all states ANSWER Answer: B
