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5th_SS_Chapt 8
5th grade Chapter 8 Test Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False The Proclamation of 1763 said that all of the land west of the Rocky Mountains belonged to the Native Americans and the colonists had to leave. | True |
| True or False After the Stamp Act (a tax on paper documents) colonists cried "No taxation without representation" because they did not have someone represent them in the British Parliament when this tax was decided. | True |
| True or False The Boston Massacre resulted in 5 British soldiers being killed after an angry crowd of colonists became aggressive with them. | False |
| True or False Patrick Henry was accused of treason for speaking out against the British King and Parliament. | True |
| True or False Paul Revere made a picture representing the Boston Tea Party that got colonists angry at the British and their treatment of the colonists. He also warned those in Lexington and Concord that the British were coming. | False |
| This group helped the boycott of British goods by weaving cloth and making tea. | Daughters of Liberty |
| To protest the tea act, the Sons of Liberty threw British tea into the Boston Harbor. What was this event called? | The Boston Tea Party |
| Which meeting of delegates took place in 1774 and it was there that trade would stop with Britain, the colonists would form militias, and a petition was sent to King George III reminding him of the colonists rights as British citizens? | First Continental Congress |
| What two towns were battles fought that marked the beginning of the Revolutionary war? | Lexington and Concord |
| Which meeting of delegates resulted in decisions made that included the forming of the Continental Army, and George Washington being appointed commander-in-chief of this army? | Second Continental Congress |
| Which battle was won by the British, but proved that colonists were going to put up a fight? | Battle of Bunker Hill |
| Which petition was sent to King George II asking for peace? | Olive Branch Petition |
| What the name of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that called for a resolution of independence and made many of the colonists call for independence? | Common Sense |
| Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain _______ that cant be taken away. | rights |
| The Declaration of Independence lists the colonists _________________ against the King of England. | grievances |
| The Declaration of Independence stated that the colonies were free and ___________________ states. | independant |
| What was the name of the first constitution that was written after the Declaration of Independence? | The Articles of Confederation? |
| A formal agreement among groups or individuals. | alliance |
| A representative | delegate |
| The lawmaking branch of the British government. | parliament |
| A public announcement | proclamation |
| A plan for spending money | budget |
| Having someone speak or act for you | representation |
| The act of working against one's own government | treason |
| A formal meeting of representatives | congress |
| To refuse to buy goods or services. | boycott |
| To cancel, or undo a law | repeal |
| Laws and orders issued by the British government | imperial policy |
| To work against or object to a certain policy. | protest |
| The complete control of a product or good by one person or group. | monopoly |
| To use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a harbor | blockade |
| To provide or pay for housing. | quarter |
| A signed request made to an official person or organization. | petition |
| Members of the Massachusetts colony militia | minutemen |
| A sudden, complete change, such as an overthrow of an established government | revolution |
| A person who is control of all the armed forces of a nation | commander in chief |
| A wall made of earth and stone | earthwork |
| An ancient symbol of peace | olive branch |
| The freedom to govern on one's own | independence |
| A formal group statement | resolution |
| An official statement | declaration |
| An introduction; first part | preamble |
| A complaint | grievance |
| The British win the French and Indian war and claim nearly all of France's land in North America | 1st in chronological order |
| British Parliament passes taxes such as the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act | 2nd in chronological order |
| Colonists begin to cry, "No taxation without representation!" | 3rd in chronological order |
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