Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
(1 point)
Responses
to force the French out of North America
to force the French out of North America
to put French settlers there under English rule
to put French settlers there under English rule
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
to gain access to the region’s natural resources .
to gain access to the region's natural resources
What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
(1 point)
Responses
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
They were afraid that the French would take their land.
They were afraid that the French would take their land.
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
They wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.
They wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.
The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.
How did Florida change after the end of the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West.
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
How could John Adams defend the British soldiers but still be seen as a Patriot?
(1 point)
Responses
Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.
Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.
Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.
Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.
Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
—“Pacificus,” Maryland Gazette, March 20, 1766
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?
(1 point)
Responses
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money