Question 1

The first minister of the Privy Council Robert Walpole's relaxed policy toward the colonies:

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A)   was criticized by the king
B)   enabled the Americans to pursue greater political independence
C)   resulted in his impeachment
D)   was seen as a positive policy in colonial relations by the crown
E)   reflected his lack of interest in his official dutiesF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

As royal governor of the Dominion of New England, Sir Edmund Andros:

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A)   was popular in Boston
B)   increased the authority of the Massachusetts assembly
C)   was deposed as a result of the Glorious Revolution
D)   initiated the prosecution of Salem's witches
E)   recognized the Puritan monopoly of religionF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

The result of General Edward Braddock's effort to capture Fort Duquesne was:

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A)   a devastating ambush and defeat
B)   a conventional European-style battle
C)   a prolonged and successful siege
D)   Braddock's promotion to governor of Virginia
E)   French withdrawal from the Ohio valleyF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The Navigation Acts specified "enumerated" goods that:

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A)   Americans were not allowed to export
B)   could only be purchased with gold or silver
C)   would not be taxed once imported into the mother country
D)   could only be shipped to England or its colonies
E)   could be sold at discount pricesF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Determined to rule in his own right, George III:

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A)   relied heavily on Whig politicians to help him rule the empire
B)   ousted the powerful William Pitt as prime minister and established his own inner circle of obedient advisers
C)   turned to his military officers for help on all subjects
D)   ordered all previous government officials fired
E)   followed the example of Charles I and dissolved ParliamentF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Summarize the argument for independence presented in the Declaration of Independence. How did this compare with earlier colonial arguments concerning the relationship between Britain and the colonies?

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The argument for independence presented in the Declaration of Independence can be summarized as follows: The document asserts that all men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It goes on to state that governments are instituted to secure these rights, and that when a government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and to institute a new government. The Declaration of Independence then lists a series of grievances against King George III and asserts that the colonies have the right to be independent states.

This argument for independence differed from earlier colonial arguments concerning the relationship between Britain and the colonies in several ways. Earlier arguments had focused on seeking greater autonomy and representation within the British government, rather than outright independence. The Declaration of Independence marked a shift towards a more radical and definitive break from British rule. Additionally, the Declaration of Independence explicitly laid out the philosophical and moral justification for independence, drawing on Enlightenment ideas about natural rights and the social contract, which had not been as prominent in earlier colonial arguments. Overall, the Declaration of Independence represented a more forceful and comprehensive case for independence than had been previously articulated by the colonies.

Question 7

The Dominion of New England:

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A)   was created by Oliver Cromwell
B)   was limited to the colonies founded by the Puritans
C)   led to the bloody overthrow of James II
D)   marked an attempt to bolster the authority of the Crown
E)   delayed the American Revolution by 75 yearsF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

When the British ship Gaspee ran aground in Rhode Island, the local population:

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A)   burned it
B)   claimed it
C)   rescued its crew
D)   pillaged it
E)   attacked itF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following did the French settle first?

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A)   Mobile
B)   New Orleans
C)   Detroit
D)   St. Louis
E)   QuebecF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The Declaratory Act of 1766:

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A)   required Americans to declare loyalty to the crown
B)   recognized the principle of "no taxation without representation"
C)   repealed all prior British taxes
D)   reasserted the government's right to tax the colonists
E)   gave Americans some seats in ParliamentF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The colonial wars had a devastating effect on the people of:

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A)   Virginia
B)   Quebec
C)   Pennsylvania
D)   New York
E)   MassachusettsF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

In April 1775, the British marched to Concord, Massachusetts, in an effort to:

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A)   shut down a rebellious newspaper
B)   collect taxes
C)   prevent a town meeting
D)   seize a stockpile of weapons
E)   arrest Paul RevereF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Colonial governors retained powers and prerogatives that the king no longer had.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The war that erupted between the French and the British in North America:

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A)   lasted two years
B)   became a world war
C)   resulted in a draw
D)   sparked massive protest in London
E)   was the last war fought between themF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

In Pennsylvania, the Paxton Boys:

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A)   killed and threatened peaceful Indians
B)   employed mob violence against British officials
C)   used vigilante justice against local criminals
D)   demanded that the governor reduce taxes
E)   tended to support British policyF) A) and B)
G) A) and E) A

Question 16

In what ways did the French and Indian War pave the way for the Revolution?

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Question 17

The Quartering Act required the colonies to provide provisions and barracks for British soldiers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As a result of the Boston Massacre:

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A)   dozens of Americans were killed by the British
B)   the Sons of Liberty adopted peaceful methods
C)   Samuel Adams defended the British soldiers
D)   all but two of the British defendants were acquitted
E)   Americans now quietly paid their taxesF) A) and E)
G) B) and C) D

Question 19

At the Albany Congress:

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A)   Americans seriously discussed independence for the first time
B)   colonists criticized plans for war against France
C)   Benjamin Franklin and others drafted a plan for a united colonial government
D)   delegates rejected the idea of seeking Indian allies against the French
E)   the English and the French tried to negotiate a peace settlementF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Although the Seven Years' War has often been called a world war, there was very little international conflict.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: From Colonies to States

The first minister of the Privy Council Robert Walpole's relaxed policy toward the colonies:

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As royal governor of the Dominion of New England, Sir Edmund Andros:

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The result of General Edward Braddock's effort to capture Fort Duquesne was:

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The Navigation Acts specified "enumerated" goods that:

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Determined to rule in his own right, George III:

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Summarize the argument for independence presented in the Declaration of Independence. How did this compare with earlier colonial arguments concerning the relationship between Britain and the colonies?

The Dominion of New England:

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When the British ship Gaspee ran aground in Rhode Island, the local population:

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Which of the following did the French settle first?

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The Declaratory Act of 1766:

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The colonial wars had a devastating effect on the people of:

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In April 1775, the British marched to Concord, Massachusetts, in an effort to:

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Colonial governors retained powers and prerogatives that the king no longer had.

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The war that erupted between the French and the British in North America:

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In Pennsylvania, the Paxton Boys:

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In what ways did the French and Indian War pave the way for the Revolution?

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The Quartering Act required the colonies to provide provisions and barracks for British soldiers.

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Although the Seven Years' War has often been called a world war, there was very little international conflict.

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Exam 4: From Colonies to States

The first minister of the Privy Council Robert Walpole's relaxed policy toward the colonies:

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As royal governor of the Dominion of New England, Sir Edmund Andros:

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The result of General Edward Braddock's effort to capture Fort Duquesne was:

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The Navigation Acts specified "enumerated" goods that:

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Determined to rule in his own right, George III:

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Summarize the argument for independence presented in the Declaration of Independence. How did this compare with earlier colonial arguments concerning the relationship between Britain and the colonies?

The Dominion of New England:

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When the British ship Gaspee ran aground in Rhode Island, the local population:

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Which of the following did the French settle first?

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The colonial wars had a devastating effect on the people of:

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In April 1775, the British marched to Concord, Massachusetts, in an effort to:

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Colonial governors retained powers and prerogatives that the king no longer had.

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The war that erupted between the French and the British in North America:

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In Pennsylvania, the Paxton Boys:

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In what ways did the French and Indian War pave the way for the Revolution?

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The Quartering Act required the colonies to provide provisions and barracks for British soldiers.

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As a result of the Boston Massacre:

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At the Albany Congress:

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Although the Seven Years' War has often been called a world war, there was very little international conflict.

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