Question

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.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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They repealed the Stamp Act.

Answer 3

Victory at which battle convinced the French to help the Americans?
(1 point)
Responses

Yorktown
Yorktown
Saratoga
Saratoga
Trenton
Trenton
Brandywine

Answer 4

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
large quantities of supplies
large quantities of supplies
a large navy
a large navy
efficient communications

Answer 5

5 of 8 5 of 8 Items

Question
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.

Answer 6

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Question
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.

Answer 7

What event formally ended the American Revolution?
(1 point)
Responses

the surrender at Yorktown
the surrender at Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris 1783

Answer 8

Which of the following were reasons the colonists won the Revolutionary War?
(2 points)
Responses

They had more and better supplies
They had more and better supplies
They understood the local geography.
They understood the local geography.
They relied heavily on the Native Americans for support.
They relied heavily on the Native Americans for support.
They had more experienced soldiers and officers.
They had more experienced soldiers and officers.
France and Spain provided support

Answer 9

- 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

Answer 10

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.

Answer 11

They formed the Sons of Liberty.

Answer 12

Saratoga

Answer 13

- large quantities of supplies
- a large navy
- efficient communications

Answer 14

Governments must be representative of the people.

Answer 15

The colonies should be independent from England.

Answer 16

Treaty of Paris 1783

Answer 17

- They understood the local geography.
- France and Spain provided support.