The correct answer is C. external taxes.
The Townshend Acts imposed duties on imported goods, which classified them as external taxes, in contrast to the Stamp Act, which was considered an internal tax levied directly on the colonies.
In 1767, Charles Townshend proposed a series of taxes known as the Townshend Acts. These taxes were different from the Stamp Act because they were
A.
reduced taxes.
B.
smaller taxes.
C.
external taxes.
D.
internal taxes
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In 1773, the colonial Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of British goods into Boston Harbor. The colonists took this action because of the
A.
Stamp Act.
B.
Sugar Act.
C.
Tea Act.
D.
Quebec Act
A.
Stamp Act.
B.
Sugar Act.
C.
Tea Act.
D.
Quebec Act
The correct answer is C. Tea Act.
The Boston Tea Party, in which the Sons of Liberty dumped the tea into Boston Harbor, was a protest against the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies and allowed them to sell tea at reduced prices while still taxing it.
Which of the following included duties on imports such as tea, lead, glass, and paper?
A.
Townshend Acts
B.
Tea Act
C.
Intolerable Acts
D.
Stamp Act
A.
Townshend Acts
B.
Tea Act
C.
Intolerable Acts
D.
Stamp Act
The correct answer is A. Townshend Acts.
The Townshend Acts of 1767 imposed duties on imports including tea, lead, glass, and paper, among other goods.
As a result of the 1763 Treaty of Paris, England gained new land and territory in North America. Why did this contribute to the desire for independence?
A.
England quickly gave the new land back to the French.
B.
England allowed Spain to build missions in the new land.
C.
England forced the colonists to create farms on the new land.
D.
England would not allow the colonists to settle in the new land.
A.
England quickly gave the new land back to the French.
B.
England allowed Spain to build missions in the new land.
C.
England forced the colonists to create farms on the new land.
D.
England would not allow the colonists to settle in the new land.
The correct answer is D. England would not allow the colonists to settle in the new land.
After the 1763 Treaty of Paris, which ended the French and Indian War, England gained extensive new territories in North America. However, the British government issued the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. This restriction frustrated many colonists who sought to expand westward and contributed to their desire for independence.
What treaty gave much of North America to the British?
A.
the Treaty of Paris of 1783
B.
the British–French Agreement of 1763
C.
the Royal Proclamation of 1763
D.
the Treaty of Paris of 1763
A.
the Treaty of Paris of 1783
B.
the British–French Agreement of 1763
C.
the Royal Proclamation of 1763
D.
the Treaty of Paris of 1763
The correct answer is D. the Treaty of Paris of 1763.
This treaty ended the French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years' War) and significantly expanded British territorial claims in North America, transferring much of the land previously controlled by France to British control.
How did the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the French and Indian War, affect French colonists in North America?
A.
Most colonists were forced to return to Europe.
B.
Most colonists became British or Spanish subjects.
C.
They had to become English speakers.
D.
They became indentured servants for the British
A.
Most colonists were forced to return to Europe.
B.
Most colonists became British or Spanish subjects.
C.
They had to become English speakers.
D.
They became indentured servants for the British
The correct answer is B. Most colonists became British or Spanish subjects.
After the Treaty of Paris in 1763, France ceded much of its territory in North America to Britain, and parts of it to Spain. As a result, many French colonists found themselves under British or Spanish rule. Some French inhabitants of Canada and Louisiana remained in their territories, while others moved to areas that were still under French influence.
Which of the following was an indirect consequence of the French and Indian War?
A.
The British incurred heavy debts from the war, which led to increased taxes on the colonists.
B.
The British economy improved due to acquired lands, which led them to dismiss colonial debts.
C.
The French fought a war with Spain over control of territory west of the Rocky Mountains.
D.
The American Indian tribes aligned with the American colonists to regain territory from the British.
A.
The British incurred heavy debts from the war, which led to increased taxes on the colonists.
B.
The British economy improved due to acquired lands, which led them to dismiss colonial debts.
C.
The French fought a war with Spain over control of territory west of the Rocky Mountains.
D.
The American Indian tribes aligned with the American colonists to regain territory from the British.
The correct answer is A. The British incurred heavy debts from the war, which led to increased taxes on the colonists.
The financial burden resulting from the French and Indian War prompted the British government to seek new revenue sources, ultimately leading to increased taxes on the American colonists, which contributed to rising tensions and a desire for independence.
In 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed an idea known as the Albany Plan of Union. Franklin was attempting
A.
to encourage the colonies to develop more trading relationships with each other.
B.
to get the colonies to support independence from Great Britain.
C.
to promote better relations between the colonies and Native Americans.
D.
to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.
A.
to encourage the colonies to develop more trading relationships with each other.
B.
to get the colonies to support independence from Great Britain.
C.
to promote better relations between the colonies and Native Americans.
D.
to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.
The correct answer is D. to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.
The Albany Plan of Union was proposed by Benjamin Franklin as a way for the colonies to unite for collective defense against French and Native American threats during the French and Indian War. It was an early attempt to form a cooperative government among the colonies.
• Boston Port Act
• Administration of Justice Act
• Massachusetts Government Act
• Quartering Act
What do the above four items have in common?
A.
The colonists called them the Bill of Rights.
B.
The colonists gained trading privileges from them.
C.
The colonists called them the Intolerable Acts.
D.
The colonists wrote them during the American Revolution
• Administration of Justice Act
• Massachusetts Government Act
• Quartering Act
What do the above four items have in common?
A.
The colonists called them the Bill of Rights.
B.
The colonists gained trading privileges from them.
C.
The colonists called them the Intolerable Acts.
D.
The colonists wrote them during the American Revolution
The correct answer is C. The colonists called them the Intolerable Acts.
These acts were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party and were seen by the colonists as punitive measures designed to limit their freedoms and governance, leading to the term "Intolerable Acts."
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers shot and killed five people in Boston. This incident, known as the "Boston Massacre," happened after
A.
members of the Sons of Liberty carried out the Boston Tea Party.
B.
a crowd of people threw stones and snowballs at the soldiers.
C.
Paul Revere warned the people that the British were coming.
D.
a group of people brought food and water to the soldiers.
A.
members of the Sons of Liberty carried out the Boston Tea Party.
B.
a crowd of people threw stones and snowballs at the soldiers.
C.
Paul Revere warned the people that the British were coming.
D.
a group of people brought food and water to the soldiers.
The correct answer is B. a crowd of people threw stones and snowballs at the soldiers.
The Boston Massacre occurred after a confrontation escalated between British soldiers and a crowd of colonists who were protesting and throwing various objects, including stones and snowballs, at the soldiers. This incident heightened tensions between the colonists and British authorities.
Why did the Quartering Act of 1774 become one of the causes of the American Revolution?
A.
The colonists felt that they should be allowed to conduct more business with foreign countries.
B.
The colonists believed that the British army was unnecessary to provide them with protection.
C.
The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.
D.
The colonists were upset because they were forced to pay one-third of their income in taxes.
A.
The colonists felt that they should be allowed to conduct more business with foreign countries.
B.
The colonists believed that the British army was unnecessary to provide them with protection.
C.
The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.
D.
The colonists were upset because they were forced to pay one-third of their income in taxes.
The correct answer is C. The colonists were incensed because they had to provide free housing for British troops.
The Quartering Act of 1774 required colonists to provide housing, supplies, and other provisions for British soldiers stationed in America. Many colonists viewed this as an infringement on their rights and a burden, contributing to their growing resentment against British rule and ultimately leading to calls for independence.
The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization created in the North American colonies during the 1760s. Its original purposes were to oppose the Stamp Act and encourage the colonists to resist the actions of the British government. They believed that the colonies were being taxed unfairly because they had no representation in Parliament.
The beliefs of the Sons of Liberty concerning taxation eventually spread throughout the colonies and became
A.
one of the main reasons for the repeal of the Sugar Act.
B.
one of the main causes of the Proclamation of 1763.
C.
one of the main reasons for the Declaration of 1766.
D.
one of the main causes of the American Revolution
The beliefs of the Sons of Liberty concerning taxation eventually spread throughout the colonies and became
A.
one of the main reasons for the repeal of the Sugar Act.
B.
one of the main causes of the Proclamation of 1763.
C.
one of the main reasons for the Declaration of 1766.
D.
one of the main causes of the American Revolution
The correct answer is D. one of the main causes of the American Revolution.
The beliefs of the Sons of Liberty about unfair taxation and lack of representation in Parliament resonated with many colonists and contributed significantly to the growing discontent that ultimately led to the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin's Join or Die cartoon tried to
A.
convince the separate colonies to unite with France against Great Britain.
B.
encourage the separate colonies to unite with Spain against the British.
C.
convince the separate colonies to unite in the fight against Great Britain.
D.
encourage the separate colonies to unite against British trade policies
A.
convince the separate colonies to unite with France against Great Britain.
B.
encourage the separate colonies to unite with Spain against the British.
C.
convince the separate colonies to unite in the fight against Great Britain.
D.
encourage the separate colonies to unite against British trade policies
The correct answer is C. convince the separate colonies to unite in the fight against Great Britain.
Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" cartoon, originally published in 1754 during the French and Indian War, was designed to encourage the American colonies to unite against common threats, particularly from the British and their allies. The message was later adopted by colonists during the growing tensions with Great Britain leading up to the American Revolution.
In March 1760, during the French and Indian War, Cherokees laid siege to Fort Loudoun, a British outpost in what is now Monroe County, Tennessee. The British eventually surrendered, and in August the soldiers and their families left the fort and headed for British settlements to the east. On the way, they were attacked by the Cherokee. More than two dozen British were killed, and many others were captured and either killed or held for ransom in what later became known as the Fort Loudoun Massacre.
Before the war, the Cherokee and British had been on good terms. Which of the following most likely explains why the Cherokee turned against the British?
A.
They believed the British supported their enemies.
B.
The French converted them to Catholicism.
C.
The French offered them land in Quebec.
D.
They believed the British wanted to take their land
Before the war, the Cherokee and British had been on good terms. Which of the following most likely explains why the Cherokee turned against the British?
A.
They believed the British supported their enemies.
B.
The French converted them to Catholicism.
C.
The French offered them land in Quebec.
D.
They believed the British wanted to take their land
The correct answer is D. They believed the British wanted to take their land.
During the French and Indian War, as the British expanded their settlements and sought more land, Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, grew increasingly concerned about the encroachment on their territory. This fear of land loss likely contributed to their decision to turn against the British.
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 made the settlers angry in part because it
A.
gave the land west of the Appalachians to the Native Americans.
B.
gave the city of New Orleans and most of Louisiana to the Spanish.
C.
gave most of the Ohio Valley to the French and Spanish.
D.
gave the lands of western Canada to the Woodland Indians.
A.
gave the land west of the Appalachians to the Native Americans.
B.
gave the city of New Orleans and most of Louisiana to the Spanish.
C.
gave most of the Ohio Valley to the French and Spanish.
D.
gave the lands of western Canada to the Woodland Indians.
The correct answer is A. gave the land west of the Appalachians to the Native Americans.
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British government to stabilize relations with Native American tribes by prohibiting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, reserving that land for Native Americans. Many colonists who hoped to move into and settle these lands were angered by this restriction, which they viewed as an infringement on their rights and ambitions.