What were some reasons for the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
French and British both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley
French and British both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley
French and British fought over control of Native American fur trade
French and British fought over control of Native American fur trade
The French wanted to take control of the Louisiana area that was claimed by Spain.
The French wanted to take control of the Louisiana area that was claimed by Spain.
rivalry over hunting grounds
rivalry over hunting grounds
The English wanted control over Florida which had been claimed by the French.
French and British both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley
French and British fought over control of Native American fur trade
The French wanted to take control of the Louisiana area that was claimed by Spain.
rivalry over hunting grounds
What was one way that colonists rebelled against British economic policies?
(1 point)
Responses
They enacted the Townshend Acts.
They enacted the Townshend Acts.
They formed the Sons of Liberty.
They formed the Sons of Liberty.
They wrote the writs of assistance.
They wrote the writs of assistance.
They repealed the Stamp Act.
They repealed the Stamp Act.
They formed the Sons of Liberty.
Victory at which battle convinced the French to help the Americans?
(1 point)
Responses
Yorktown
Yorktown
Saratoga
Saratoga
Trenton
Trenton
Brandywine
Saratoga
Which of the following were advantages of the British in the Revolutionary War? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
knowledge of local geography
knowledge of local geography - only 2 answers are allowed
large quantities of supplies
large quantities of supplies - only 2 answers are allowed
a large navy
a large navy - only 2 answers are allowed
efficient communications
knowledge of local geography
large quantities of supplies
Which of the following principles is stated in the Declaration of Independence?
(1 point)
Responses
People have the right to free speech.
People have the right to free speech.
Governments are appointed by God.
Governments are appointed by God.
British taxes were too high.
British taxes were too high.
Governments must be representative of the people.
Governments must be representative of the people.
Which of the following is the main idea of the pamphlet Common Sense?
(1 point)
Responses
The colonies should be independent from England.
The colonies should be independent from England.
The colonists should stop fighting the British.
The colonists should stop fighting the British.
Canada should enter the war and help the colonists.
Canada should enter the war and help the colonists.
The colonists should be loyal to the king.