The British and the French both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley.
Native Americans wanted to protect their land and resources from outsiders.
Which of the following were the causes of the French and Indian War? (Select 2)(2 points)
Responses
The British tricked the French and Native Americans into fighting against each other.
The British tricked the French and Native Americans into fighting against each other.
The French and the Native Americans both wanted to control the gold trade.
The French and the Native Americans both wanted to control the gold trade.
The British and the French both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley.
The British and the French both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley.
Native Americans wanted to protect their land and resources from outsiders.
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British government issued the (answer) of 1763 to keep colonists from settling in Native American land in the west.
The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to keep colonists from settling in Native American land in the west.
How did the British justify passing new taxes on the colonists? (Select two)(2 points)
Responses
The taxes were being used to pay back the colonists for their lost wages during the French and Indian War.
The taxes were being used to pay back the colonists for their lost wages during the French and Indian War.
British citizens living in England also faced increased taxes because of the French and Indian War.
British citizens living in England also faced increased taxes because of the French and Indian War.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
Responses
The taxes were being used to pay back the colonists for their lost wages during the French and Indian War.
The taxes were being used to pay back the colonists for their lost wages during the French and Indian War.
British citizens living in England also faced increased taxes because of the French and Indian War.
British citizens living in England also faced increased taxes because of the French and Indian War.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French during the French and Indian War.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.
The colonists should pay to replace ships damaged by smugglers.
Colonists took steps to convince England to repeal some of the laws passed by England without their consent. Match the descriptions of those actions below.(4 points)
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Colonists dumped valuable British tea into the Boston harbor
colonists refused to buy certain British goods and services
Groups of colonists created letters and pamphlets to keep the colonies informed about the actions of British army
colonists sent a formal request to Parliament and King George to reject the Stamp Act
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Colonists dumped valuable British tea into the Boston harbor
colonists refused to buy certain British goods and services
Groups of colonists created letters and pamphlets to keep the colonies informed about the actions of British army
colonists sent a formal request to Parliament and King George to reject the Stamp Act
Colonists dumped valuable British tea into the Boston harbor - Boston Tea Party
colonists refused to buy certain British goods and services - Boycotts
Groups of colonists created letters and pamphlets to keep the colonies informed about the actions of British army - Committees of Correspondence
colonists sent a formal request to Parliament and King George to reject the Stamp Act - Petition
colonists refused to buy certain British goods and services - Boycotts
Groups of colonists created letters and pamphlets to keep the colonies informed about the actions of British army - Committees of Correspondence
colonists sent a formal request to Parliament and King George to reject the Stamp Act - Petition
What event directly sparked the Boston Massacre?
(1 point)
Responses
An African American sailor shot and wounded a British soldier.
An African American sailor shot and wounded a British soldier.
Colonists spread negative propaganda about British troops.
Colonists spread negative propaganda about British troops.
A crowd of British troops dared the colonists to shoot them.
A crowd of British troops dared the colonists to shoot them.
A British soldier standing guard fired at colonists during an argument.
(1 point)
Responses
An African American sailor shot and wounded a British soldier.
An African American sailor shot and wounded a British soldier.
Colonists spread negative propaganda about British troops.
Colonists spread negative propaganda about British troops.
A crowd of British troops dared the colonists to shoot them.
A crowd of British troops dared the colonists to shoot them.
A British soldier standing guard fired at colonists during an argument.
A British soldier standing guard fired at colonists during an argument.
Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the redcoats near Concord? (Select two)(2 points)
Responses
Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord
Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord
Native American scouts supporting the colonial cause scouted the British arrival.
Native American scouts supporting the colonial cause scouted the British arrival.
Two lamps were hung as a signal that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
Two lamps were hung as a signal that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
British spies snuck information to the colonists that the British military was arriving
Responses
Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord
Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord
Native American scouts supporting the colonial cause scouted the British arrival.
Native American scouts supporting the colonial cause scouted the British arrival.
Two lamps were hung as a signal that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
Two lamps were hung as a signal that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
British spies snuck information to the colonists that the British military was arriving
Messengers on horseback including Paul Revere warned colonists along their route to Concord
Two lamps were hung as a signal that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
Two lamps were hung as a signal that the British were crossing the river on a faster route to Concord.
How did the colonists use the geography of the region to their advantage against the British?(1 point)
Responses
Colonists were highly trained and experienced.
Colonists were highly trained and experienced.
The colonial army was far from home.
The colonial army was far from home.
Colonists had the support of Loyalists to help them prepare attacks.
Colonists had the support of Loyalists to help them prepare attacks.
Colonists knew the land better than the British and could attack the British in the countryside
Responses
Colonists were highly trained and experienced.
Colonists were highly trained and experienced.
The colonial army was far from home.
The colonial army was far from home.
Colonists had the support of Loyalists to help them prepare attacks.
Colonists had the support of Loyalists to help them prepare attacks.
Colonists knew the land better than the British and could attack the British in the countryside
Colonists knew the land better than the British and could attack the British in the countryside.
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