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WS6-CH.8 Test Review
Question | Answer |
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Why would a country have its membership in the British Commonwealth suspended? | A country does not follow the shared ideals of the Commonwealth. |
Who is the head of state in all countries that are part of the British Commonwealth? | British monarch |
Which of the following is an example of assimilation? | indigenous people practicing Christianity and speaking English |
What are two changes the British made in areas they colonized? | culture and language |
Why did most British colonies gain their independence after World War II? | The British economy was so damaged during the war that Britain couldn’t afford the colonies any longer. |
Many of the British colonies had what in common? | The colonies were located along British trade routes. |
What was one of the results of the French and Indian War? | Canada became a part of the British Empire. |
How is the British Commonwealth different from the European Union? | The British Commonwealth focuses on diplomatic relationships, while the European Union is a free trade organization. |
Constructed Response: How did the way the United States gained independence differ from the way Canada and Australia gained their independence? | Student Response requirements: The student clearly explains how the United States had the Revolutionary War while Canada and Australia gained their independence peacefully. The student provides supporting details. |
Constructed Response: What is the British Commonwealth? What are two benefits of being a member of the Commonwealth? | Student Response requirements: The student clearly explains what the British Commonwealth is and provides at least two ways countries benefit from being a part of the Commonwealth. |