1. Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid 1700s?

Question

A.To force the French out of North America
B.To put French settlers there under English rule
C.To demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain
D.To gain access to the region’s natural resources.

2.What was the result of the French and Indian War?

A.France lost land claims in North America while Britain grained Canada and most French lands east of the Mississippi River

B.Spain gained Canada and Britain gained New Orleans.

C.Land east of the Mississippi River was divided equally between France and Britain.

D.France began moving west to settle new lands.

3In 1764, Parliament passed the Sugar Act in response to Prime Minister George Grenville’s request to tax the colonists. The British prime minister made that request to

A. Pay the costs of the Seven Years’ war.

B.Pay the costs of the French and Indian War

C.Replace British ships that had been damaged by smugglers.

D.Replace British goods that had rotted because of a boycott.

4.What event directly sparked the Boston Massacre?

A.A crowd of sailors dared British troops to shoot them.
B.An American colonist stuck a British soldier standing guard with an object.
C.An African American sailor shot and wounded a British soldier.
D.Colonists spread negative propaganda about British troops.

What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?

A.Develop a plan for undermining the decisions of the king.
B.Establish a colonial government to rival the king.
C.State the concerns of colonists to the king.
D.To draft a declaration of Independence from the British crown.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid 1700s?
   D. To gain access to the region’s natural resources.
   The British sought to expand into the Ohio Valley primarily for its rich natural resources and to enhance trade and agricultural lands.

2. What was the result of the French and Indian War?
   A. France lost land claims in North America while Britain gained Canada and most French lands east of the Mississippi River.
   The war resulted in a significant territorial reshuffling, with Britain gaining control over vast areas of land formerly held by France.

3. In 1764, Parliament passed the Sugar Act in response to Prime Minister George Grenville’s request to tax the colonists. The British prime minister made that request to:
   B. Pay the costs of the French and Indian War.
   The Sugar Act was enacted to help cover the debts incurred by Britain during the French and Indian War.

4. What event directly sparked the Boston Massacre?
   B. An American colonist stuck a British soldier standing guard with an object.
   This incident escalated tensions and led to the fatal shooting that became known as the Boston Massacre.

5. What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
   C. State the concerns of colonists to the king.
   The First Continental Congress aimed to address grievances and assert the rights of the colonies to the British crown.