UNIT 2 - Milestone 2, US HIS 1 Milestone
2, U.S. History 1 Sophia, Unit 2
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Practice Milestone 2, U.S. History 1, U.S.
History Final, MILESTONE 2, US History I
Final Milestone, Final Milestone, Unit 2
Milestone /450 Q/A
Read the quotation about a vision for American society after the American
Revolution.
"This Sir, was a time in which you clearly saw into the injustice of a State of
Slavery, and in which you had just apprehensions of the horrors of its
condition, it was now Sir, that your abhorrence thereof was so excited, that
you publickly held forth this true and invaluable doctrine, which is worthy to
be recorded and remember'd in all Succeeding ages. 'We hold these truths to
be Self evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed
by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happyness.'"
For what is the speaker asking?
An end to capitalism
An end to gender inequality
An end to racial slavery
An end to political tyranny - -An end to racial slavery
-What was one difficulty associated with the Sugar Act of 1764?
Colonists had a difficult time coming up with the precious metals required by
the act.
Colonists played a relatively small role in the molasses trade but assumed
most of the cost.
Colonists worried whether the government could protect them from natives
with only half its revenue.
,Colonists felt that vice-admiralty courts violated the English Bill of Rights. - -
Colonists felt that vice-admiralty courts violated the English Bill of Rights.
-Why were protests against the Stamp Act effective in persuading British
merchants to oppose the tax?
The British elected new members to parliament who opposed taxation of the
colonies.
Violent protests had spread to Britain itself and threatened to upset social
order.
The boycotts by the Daughters of Liberty hurt businesses back in Britain.
The king opposed increased taxation and removed those responsible for the
Stamp Act. - -The boycotts by the Daughters of Liberty hurt businesses back
in Britain.
-Which of the following quotations—from documents associated with the
American, French and Haitian revolutions—exemplifies social contract
theory?
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people
to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..."
"The Independence of St. Domingo is proclaimed. Restored to our primitive
dignity, we have asserted our rights; we swear never to yield them to any
power on earth..."
"The demands of the citizens may always tend toward maintaining the
constitution and the general welfare."
"Oh! Landholders of St. Domingo, wandering in foreign countries by
proclaiming our independence, we do not forbid you, indiscriminately, from
returning to your property..." - -"When in the Course of human events, it
becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have
connected them with another..."
-Based on Olaudah Equiano's experiences, how did West Africans attempt to
adapt to the realities of the slave trade?
Children stayed together and kept watch for potential slave hunters.
Families moved their villages further inland to avoid the slave hunters.
,Adults set up traps and barriers to warn the village of a slave hunter's
approach.
Children accompanied their parents whenever they left the village. - -
Children accompanied their parents whenever they left the village.
-Followers of the Enlightenment in England and its colonies believed that
power must be __________ to best protect individual liberty.
destroyed
absolute
consolidated
balanced - -balanced
-Which of the following actions directly provoked the French and Indian War?
The Albany Plan of Union, by which the colonies conspired to take over New
France.
The colonists allied with France and native tribes against the Brittish soldiers,
who treated them poorly.
French troops and their native allies ambushed the colonists and killed
General Edward Braddock.
English colonists invaded the Ohio River Valley, which connected the two
halves of New France. - -English colonists invaded the Ohio River Valley,
which connected the two halves of New France.
-Which of the following arguments was most prominent among colonists in
opposing the Townshend Acts?
"Taxation without representation is a violation of our rights."
"External taxation is permissible, but internal taxation is a moral evil."
"The colonies shouldn't have to pay any more in taxes than those in Britain."
"Every subject of the empire deserves at least virtual representation." -
-"Taxation without representation is a violation of our rights."
-Which of the following was a provision of the Quebec Act?
, Colonial government placed under direct control of crown officials
Rerouted all commerce intended for Boston Harbor to Quebec until damages
were paid
Religious toleration granted to French Catholics in Canada
Prevented colonists from holding meetings without approval - -Religious
toleration granted to French Catholics in Canada
-Which statement represents support for the theory of virtual
representation?
"Taxes should be imposed only by directly elected representatives."
"Colonists are entitled to all of the rights, liberties and privileges enjoyed by
British citizens born and residing in England."
"Parliament has no authority to levy internal taxes on the colonies."
"Members of Parliament represent all citizens of the empire, regardless of
who elected them." - -"Members of Parliament represent all citizens of the
empire, regardless of who elected them."
-Henry Clinton was an important figure in the Revolutionary War.
Select the statement that correctly identifies him.
"I was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by the
Continental Congress."
"I was forced to surrender my army of 5,000 soldiers to the Continental Army
at Saratoga."
"To sustain the Revolution through the winter months, I launched surprise
attacks at Trenton and Princeton."
"My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from which I led a new
military government." - -"My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from
which I led a new military government."
-Which of the following was a reason why the French posed a challenge to
English colonial dominance in North America?
They sustained strong ties with indigenous people whose lands bordered
English colonies.
