Chapter 5: Beginnings Of American Identity

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1.

Who would have have political rights in the English colonies?
- A.
  
  Women
- B.
  
  Native Americans
- C.
  
  Men
- D.
  
  White male landowners
2.

What areas were controlled by the French by the late 1600's?
- A.
  
  Canada
- B.
  
  Great Lakes
- C.
  
  Louisiana Territory
- D.
  
  Florida
3.

Why did British colonists want to own land?
- A.
  
  They wanted larger farms for their families.
- B.
  
  They wanted larger farms to make a bigger profit.
- C.
  
  Land ownership gave them more political rights.
- D.
  
  Many did not have the opportunity to own land in England.
4.

Who would have received an elementary education in the English colonies?
- A.
  
  Servants
- B.
  
  Apprentices
- C.
  
  Boys
- D.
  
  Girls
5.

Who would be eligible for secondary education (beyond 10 years old)?
- A.
  
  Servants
- B.
  
  Apprentices
- C.
  
  Boys from wealthy landowners
- D.
  
  Girls with private teachers
6.

The Enlightenment was a movement marked by religious fervor, new Protestant denominations, and an emotional element to Christianity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The Magna Carta was important because...
- A.
  
  It stated that noblemen and free men could not be taxed unless Parliament agreed.
- B.
  
  It was signed by King John.
- C.
  
  Noblemen and free men could not be put on trial without witnesses.
- D.
  
  The monarch could not seize the lands of his subjects.
8.

England's "Glorious Revolution" occurred primarily because...
- A.
  
  King James was a Catholic.
- B.
  
  King James dismissed Parliament and tried to only fill it with his own supporters.
- C.
  
  The colonies were revolting.
- D.
  
  The nobles didn't want a monarchy any more.
9.

The Zenger Trial was about taxation without representation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Because Catholic missionaries often accompanied French explorers, many converts and martyrs resulted such as...
- A.
  
  Kateri Tekakwitha
- B.
  
  Jaques Marquette
- C.
  
  Francisco de Coronado
- D.
  
  Isaac Jogues
11.

As tensions between the English and French grew, Native Americans sided with...
- A.
  
  The English
- B.
  
  The French
- C.
  
  Neither
- D.
  
  Both
12.

Land rights in which region were a major controversy between the French and English?
- A.
  
  Quebec
- B.
  
  Ohio River Valley
- C.
  
  Great Lakes
- D.
  
  Missouri River Valley
13.

General Braddock lost Fort Duquesne and his life because
- A.
  
  He had fewer troops than the French and Indians.
- B.
  
  He moved slowly over the mountains because he insisted on bringing a cannon.
- C.
  
  He would not break formation even at the suggestion of Major Washington.
- D.
  
  He was not prepared for guerilla warfare.
14.

The Battle of Quebec was the turning point in the war because...
- A.
  
  Quebec was such a strategic city.
- B.
  
  The French lost over half of their troops in the battle.
- C.
  
  Commander Montcalm was such an outstanding strategist that the French could never again come up with good military plans.
- D.
  
  It was the capitol of New France and its capture rallied British troops.
15.

The Treaty of Paris...
- A.
  
  Gave Britain almost all of North America.
- B.
  
  Gave Spain the French territory west of the Mississippi.
- C.
  
  Ended French control in North America.
- D.
  
  Caused all French colonies to be closed and colonists returned to France.
16.

Why did the British begin to succeed in the war?
- A.
  
  They had George Washington.
- B.
  
  Great Britain sent their best generals to America.
- C.
  
  Their weapons were better.
- D.
  
  They began to pay colonists to enlist and help fight for their land.
17.

What were the causes of the French and Indian War?
- A.
  
  Disputes over land rights.
- B.
  
  Rebellion by the Native Americans.
- C.
  
  Competition to control trade.
- D.
  
  A declaration of war between England and France on the European continent.
18.

Which was not a reason for the Pontiac Rebellion?
- A.
  
  All the beavers and other valuable furs had been trapped by British trappers.
- B.
  
  The British refused to give supplies to Native Americans as the French had done.
- C.
  
  British settlers moved onto Native lands.
- D.
  
  British soldiers would treat the Natives harshly.
19.

How did the British respond to Pontiac's Rebellion?
- A.
  
  Gave the Delaware leaders small-pox infested blankets.
- B.
  
  Killed Native peoples regardless of their involvement.
- C.
  
  Issued the Proclamation of 1763.
- D.
  
  Backed down and gave them back all of their land rights.
20.

What were the effects of the Great Awakening on colonial culture and politics?
- A.
  
  There were very few effects.
- B.
  
  Congregations split into new denominations that were based on the beliefs of more and more charismatic preachers.
- C.
  
  There were more converts to Catholicism.
- D.
  
  More colleges were founded in America in order to train ministers.