Social Studies: Quiz 3 and Test
Choose the group who defended Lexington and Concord.
an unofficial group of colonists
The first shots in the American Revolution were fired:
at Lexington
fought at Breed's Hill
battle of Bunker Hill
Where did most of the deaths at the battle of Lexington and Concord occur?
between Concord and Boston
The British practice of seizing goods by authority or taking and keeping goods is called .
confiscating
According to Locke, which of the following is the most important government action?
holding a Presidential election
warned Lexington
paul Revere
Why did colonists resist the new acts that Great Britain passed during this time?
to demand representation in Parliament
Who was most responsible for the Boston Tea Party?
unofficial colonial groups
Who was most responsible for the defense of Lexington and Concord?
unofficial colonial groups
Select the two key forts captured on Lake Champlain by the Green Mountain Boys.
-Fort Ticonderoga -Crown Point
The author of the Declaration of Independence was .
Thomas Jefferson
After a boycott of English goods put pressure on the government, the Townshend duties were repealed, except for the tax on
tea
For whom was this battle a victory? Fort Crown Point
the Americans
For whom was this battle a victory? Bunker Hill
the British
For whom was this battle a victory? Quebec
the British
What do Roger Sherman, John Adams, and Robert Livingston have in common?
They worked on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence.
Select the items that were part of the Intolerable Acts.
-forbidding town meetings without the governor's consent -the closing of Boston harbor -sending British soldiers to England for trial -denying colonial assemblies the right to choose the governor's council -quartering troops in Boston
Select the three sections of the Declaration of Independence.
-political principles -grievances against England -declaration of independence from England
1. 70 Minutemen on the Green 2. 200 Minutemen at North Bridge 3. fought on high ground near Boston 4. provided badly-needed cannons 5.siege broken in May of 1776
1. Lexington 2. Concord 3. Bunker (Breed's) Hill 4. Fort Ticonderoga 5. Quebec
Which of the following statements describes the impact of the battles at Lexington and Concord?
Americans proved they could fight England.
Which of the following relates to March 1770?
Boston Massacre
Which of the following relates to highlighted tension in Boston?
Boston Massacre
Which of the following relates to the conflict between British troops and a Boston mob?
Boston Massacre
Which of the following resulted from colonial anger over tea tax?
Boston Tea Party
Which of the following resulted in the closing of Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Who held the policy of mercantilism?
British government
Who was most responsible for the closing of Boston Harbor?
British government
What was the outcome of the invasion of Canada?
Canada remained a British possession.
commander of colonial troops at Breed's Hill
Colonel Will Prescott
warned Concord
Dr. Samuel Prescott
Choose the group responsible for "the Association" to boycott English goods.
First Continental Congress
Choose the group who sent resolutions requesting home rule.
First Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? Formed an Association to boycott all English goods
First Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? Georgia did not attend
First Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? Requested home rule
First Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? Sent resolutions to King George
First Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? September 5, 1774
First Continental Congress
Which of the following is a good example of resolving conflict?
First Continental Congress
Who commanded the British troops at Lexington and Concord?
General Gage
commander of British troops
General Gage
Who was most responsible for protecting the land along the Atlantic seaboard that had been claimed by earlier explorers?
General Washington
did not attend the First Continental Congress
Georgia
Why was Jefferson chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?
He had proven his profound writing skills
Which of the following closed Boston harbor?
Intolerable Acts
Which of the following was a reaction to the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
How was the Battle of Quebec a failure?
It did not bring Canadian allies.
What was the significance of the colonial victory at Fort Ticonderoga?
It gave the Americans additional arsena.
What is the significance of the battle of Bunker Hill?
It showed the determination of the outnumbered American forces.
What is the importance of the pamphlet, "Common Sense"?
It urged the colonies to declare independence from Britain.
Why was the tea tax seen as reprehensible to the people of Boston?
It was seen as an enticement to accept British domination.
Which English philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson with the ideas for the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
philosopher
John Locke
John Locke and Thomas Jefferson both believed that the purpose of the government is to protect the rights of citizens. Do you believe that this is the purpose of the government? And, do you believe that the government does this today? Explain your reasoning.
John Locke believed that the purpose of the government was to help all people achieve equal natural rights, and that the government was obliged to protect and defend its citizens. Locke rejected the belief that some people were born to divinely rule over others simply because they belonged to a higher class. Locke firmly believed that even a monarchy should only reign with the consent of the people. His wayward, radical beliefs at the time made him a target for British monarchs that believed average citizens should stay in their place and out of government activities.
Second Continental Congress
May 10, 1775
Why would the Sons of Liberty be a secret organization?
NOT: The group was made up of former criminals who did not want recognition.
Why did the colonial army invade Canada?
NOT: to capture supplies and ammunition from the British
Which of the following was a key characteristic of John Locke's theory on government?
No government can function without the consent of the people.
Who was warned by the watchman in the Old North Church belfry of the approaching British troops?
Paul Revere
Who was the only rider to reach Concord and warn the patriots?
Samuel Prescott
Choose the group responsible for the Declaration of Independence.
Second Continental Congress
Choose the group who appointed George Washington commander of the colonial army.
Second Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? Fighting broke out before it met.
Second Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? George Washington chosen as commander-in-chief
Second Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? May 10, 1775
Second Continental Congress
To which Continental Congress does the following relate? Took full responsibility for war
Second Continental Congress
Who was most responsible for the Declaration of Independence?
Second Continental Congress
First Continental Congress
September 5, 1774
Which of the following reasons supports why the colonies rejected the Albany Plan of the Union?
The Albany Plan of the Union gave the colonists' powers to one central authority.
How did the Founding Fathers set an example of citizenship for generations to come? In what ways are Americans still living out their example?
They wanted America to be a free country, so they encouraged people to come here for a fresh start. They wanted them to be able to be free in what they chose to do.
Which of the following arguments can best be made about the relationship between the colonists and the delegates to the First and Second Continental Congress?
The colonists were represented by delegates, but the battles of Concord and Lexington show that they were willing to take matters into their own hands if necessary.
Why is July 4, 1776, considered Independence Day?
The final document of independence was approved.
Why would the British want to confiscate American goods at Lexington and Concord?
The goods were being stored for military actions.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of the First and Second Continental Congress?
The inability of colonists to elect effective representatives to either Continental Congress showed that representative democracy was only effective with educated citizens.
Which of the following was the primary right the Founding Fathers sought to uphold?
The right of people to be self-governing.
Why were colonists still divided on the idea of independence in the early 1770s?
There had never been a revolution of this magnitude.
What do Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott have in common?
They attempted to warn colonists at Lexington and Concord of the coming British army.
After Bunker Hill, how did the British government view the colonial leaders?
They were traitors and would be hung if caught by the British.
In the space below, prove that the actions during the Boston Tea Party show that the colonists desired more representation in government. Your answer should be in three to four complete sentences.
This famed act of American colonial defiance served as a protest against taxation. Seeking to boost the troubled East India Company, British Parliament adjusted import duties with the passage of the Tea Act in 1773. On the night of December 16, 1773, three British tea ships were attacked by three groups of 50 young men dressed as Native Americans to throw the tea into the sea.
wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The influential pamphlet, Common Sense, was authored by:
Thomas Paine
Why did Britain begin to heavily tax the colonies?
To help pay for the French and Indian War.
What was the major goal of the Sons of Liberty?
To show opposition to British economic actions