Milestone Unit 2 Test Questions and Answers
How did colonists in Massachusetts respond to British troops searching for stockpiled arms and ammunition?
Groups of minutemen distributed arms to women and children.
Groups of minutemen forced British troops to turn back.
Groups of minutemen amb...
How did colonists in Massachusetts respond to British troops searching for stockpiled
arms and ammunition?
Groups of minutemen distributed arms to women and children.
Groups of minutemen forced British troops to turn back.
Groups of minutemen ambushed British troops and killed the generals.
Groups of minutemen continually carried stockpiles to new locations. - Answer-Groups
of minutemen forced British troops to turn back.
The Glorious Revolution of 1688-1689 was the result of a dispute between which two
groups?.
The English monarchy, which had developed too close an alliance with France, and the
Dutch government, who feared being taken over by the two nations
The English monarchy, which had been usurped by James II, and his family, and
William of Orange, the rightful heir to the throne, who had been in exile in the
Netherlands
American colonists, who felt oppressed by the Navigation Acts, and the English
monarchy, which exerted strong control over the colonies
The Catholic English monarch and his supporters, and Protestant English aristocrats,
who feared a strong centralized government - Answer-The Catholic English monarch
and his supporters, and Protestant English aristocrats, who feared a strong centralized
government
Which of the following quotations—from documents associated with the American,
French and Haitian revolutions—exemplifies social contract theory?
"...considering that ignorance, neglect or contempt of the rights of man are the sole
causes of public misfortunes and governmental corruption..."
"The demands of the citizens may always tend toward maintaining the constitution and
the general welfare."
" ...That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the
Right of the People to alter or to abolish it..."
, "Restored to our primitive dignity, we have asserted our rights; we swear never to yield
them to any power on earth." - Answer-" ...That whenever any Form of Government
becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it..."
George Washington was an important figure in the Revolutionary War.
Select the statement that correctly identifies him.
"I arrived in America as a volunteer, but was soon promoted to an officer's position in
the Continental Army."
"I led my troops across the Delaware River to Trenton, New Jersey, on an early morning
raid the day after Christmas."
"I realized that to defeat the British in the south, I had to divide my troops, and the
strategy worked."
"I transferred 15,000 troops to the Chesapeake Bay and moved to take Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania." - Answer-"I led my troops across the Delaware River to Trenton, New
Jersey, on an early morning raid the day after Christmas."
Which of the following describes slavery in the Northern colonies in the 18th century?
The slave trade played a key role in this region's maritime economy.
Slave owners in this region were the societal elite who maintained power and influence.
This region contained the majority of African slaves in British North America.
Slavery was not practiced at all in this region. - Answer-The slave trade played a key
role in this region's maritime economy.
What did Parliament intend to accomplish with the Tea Act of 1773?
By reducing taxes, imperial merchants could undercut competition from smugglers and
still increase their profits.
By increasing penalties for smugglers, colonists would think twice the next time they
wanted to protest a law.
By reducing taxes, colonists would be appeased and perhaps end their boycott on tea
and other British imports.
By increasing penalties for smugglers, colonists would be pressured to buy British tea
from imperial merchants. - Answer-By reducing taxes, colonists would be appeased and
perhaps end their boycott on tea and other British imports.
Which of the following motives was common among Patriots?
They were determined to fight until Parliament would listen to their demands.
Many viewed themselves as carrying on the legacy of the Glorious Revolution.
They wanted to restore order to the colonies.
Many wished to overthrow King George III and elect a new king. - Answer-Many viewed
themselves as carrying on the legacy of the Glorious Revolution.
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