Government Unit 5 Test

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1. The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from settling in which numbered area on the map?

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This test is for Unit 5 on the Revolutionary War. SOL 6. A thru 6. D

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2. Besides becoming the 3rd President of the United States and carrying out the Louisianna Purchase, he is also known as the major author the Declaration of Independence.

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3. Patrick Henry, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, is depicted here giving one of his stirring speeches inspring colonial patriotism. What famous line did he deliver during this speech?

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4. What is happening at this event seen in the picture?

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5. The Battle of _________ and _________ became the first battle of the Revolutionary War and was known as "the shot heard 'round the world".

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6. The Declaration of Independence goes on to sayt a government's job is to ______ the rights of the people.

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7. The Declaration of Independence goes on to say a government derives (or gets) its powers from the ______.

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8. Which of the following slogans would most likely have been seen on a sign carried by a colonist in Boston Square on March 5, 1770?

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9. The powers given to the previous answer by the king inclued the power to _____ any legislation colonial legislatures created, thus helping the king maintain stirct control over the colonies.

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10. With the signing of this document of the September 3, 1783, England finally recognized American independence.

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11. Congress declared independence from England on this date:

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12. Many colonists resented the powers the king gave to his _______ _________ so they could maintain strict control over the colonies.

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13. Assurance of victory came when the colonists gained support from Spain and ________ in form of money, weapons and military support.

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14. As a Virginian, the location of this event is quite important. In what location did the event in the picture occur?

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15. Both the 1st and 2nd English colonies were ______  ________ because they were designed to make money for their sponsors and for England.

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16. In the Southern colonies, social life was centered around the ________.

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17. Which of the following took place BEFORE the event shown in this picture?

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18. The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from which country?

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19. If there were a calendar nearby, what imporant date would commemorate this occasion in the previous picture.

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20. Who was the author this pamphlet that motivated Patriots with his simple ideas about American Independence?

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21. The Colonies had no _____ in the English Parliament, yet Parliament voted to make them pay taxes.

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22. Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled by what group because they couldn't make the Church of England change?

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23. Benjamin Franklin was known as a scientist, printer, inventor, and publisher. he helped John Adams and Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence. He sometimes drew political cartoons to re-enforce his feelings. This particular cartoon he took with him to the Continental Congress to persuade his comrades. What do you think this cartoon was meant to say?

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24. Plymouth Colony was settled by Pilgrims, because they wanted to "get away" from the Church of England. What is another name for the Pilgrims.

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25. England's reason for taxation not only included helping to finance the French and Indian War, but also to help pay the expense of maintaining _____ _____ in the colonies.

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26. It was during the 2nd Continental Congress delegates from all 13 colonies met to discuss problems each colony was having with England and to promote the idea of ___________.

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27. The colonists had the advantage of _______ _______ both from the military and colonial leaders.

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28. Known for many things, George Washington played an imporatnt role during the Revolutionary Era. It was during this time that the Continental Congress asked him to become the colonies very first what?

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Who was the King (or monarch) of England during the Revolutionary Era?

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30. She was a former slave. She wrote poetry and short plays. What was so important about Phillis Wheatley?

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31. In his pamphlet published in January of 1776, John Locke suggested people have _____ ______ to life, liberty, and property.

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32. Colonists began thinking a government should be created to protect the _____ of people and should only have limited and specific powers the ______ give it.

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The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from settling in which...
Besides becoming the 3rd President of the United States and carrying...
Patrick Henry, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, is...
What is happening at this event seen in the picture?
The Battle of _________ and _________ became the first battle of the...
The Declaration of Independence goes on to sayt a government's job is...
The Declaration of Independence goes on to say a government derives...
Which of the following slogans would most likely have been seen on a...
The powers given to the previous answer by the king inclued the power...
With the signing of this document of the September 3, 1783, England...
Congress declared independence from England on this date:
Many colonists resented the powers the king gave to his _______...
Assurance of victory came when the colonists gained support from Spain...
As a Virginian, the location of this event is quite important. In what...
Both the 1st and 2nd English colonies were ______  ________...
In the Southern colonies, social life was centered around the...
Which of the following took place BEFORE the event shown in this...
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from which...
If there were a calendar nearby, what imporant date would commemorate...
Who was the author this pamphlet that motivated Patriots with his...
The Colonies had no _____ in the English Parliament, yet Parliament...
Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled by what group because they...
Benjamin Franklin was known as a scientist, printer, inventor, and...
Plymouth Colony was settled by Pilgrims, because they wanted to "get...
England's reason for taxation not only included helping to finance the...
It was during the 2nd Continental Congress delegates from all 13...
The colonists had the advantage of _______ _______ both from the...
Known for many things, George Washington played an imporatnt role...
Who was the King (or monarch) of England during the Revolutionary Era?
She was a former slave. She wrote poetry and short plays. What was so...
In his pamphlet published in January of 1776, John Locke suggested...
Colonists began thinking a government should be created to protect the...
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