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Lesson 5 TCI-content
Question | Answer |
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Which country gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War? | Great Britain |
What was a result of the French and Indian War? | The British government had a large war debt. |
Which group benefited from the Proclamation of 1763? | American Indians |
What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act? | They had no respresentatives (in Parliament) to vote on the tax. |
The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770, in order to | create anti-British sentiment. |
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots? | as ungrateful rebels |
In which way did Great Britain increase its control of the colonies? | It required that colonists pay taxes. |
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord? | The colonists were willing to fight for the right to govern themselves. |
The Continental army was composed of | troops from all the colonies. |
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader? | He had experience. |
What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies? | It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent. |
Why was the Declaration of Independence written? | To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain. |
Which of these shows cooperation on the part of the colonies? | They came together to form one army. |
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war? | supply shortages |
Why did African Americans join the Continental army? | They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery. |
Which of these describes the progress of the war? | At the beginning the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved. |
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world? | It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence. |
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies? | The colonies had assemblies that passed laws. |