Question

The Proclamation of 1763 was established by the British in response to a revolt of Native Americans led by Chief Pontiac. Based on your interpretation of the map, which of the following is a primary reason for the Proclamation?
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Britain wanted to assert control over the French
Britain was looking for an excuse to wage war against the Native Americans
Britain wanted to avoid more wars with Native Americans on the frontier
In 1764, the British government began to impose actions and taxes on the colonists. Based on your understanding of the Colonial perspective, which of the following did colonist value the most?
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the right to trial by jury
no taxation without representation
the right of all people to vote
In 1770, Paul Revere referred to the British attacks in Boston as a massacre, even though only 5 men were killed. Which of the following was NOT a primary purpose of his engraving?
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To use as propaganda to make the British look bad.
To create an emotional response from the other colonies, against the British.
To make sure that the other colonies knew that the British were not so bad after all.
To incite an uprising against the British.

Which of the following most accurately depicts the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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Establish the three branches of government for the United States.
Extend an 'olive branch' to Great Britain
Send a warning to England that colonists are becoming frustrated with taxation.
Declare independence from England

Answer 1

1) Britain wanted to avoid more wars with Native Americans on the frontier.

2) No taxation without representation.

3) To make sure that the other colonies knew that the British were not so bad after all. (This was NOT a primary purpose.)

4) Declare independence from England.