Government Unit 5 Test

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

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Government Unit 5 Test

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

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

The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from which country?

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?

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.

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

Many colonists resented the powers the king gave to his _ ___ so they could maintain strict control over the colonies.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

What is happening at this event seen in the picture?

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

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

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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 ___________.

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

Congress declared independence from England on this date:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Government Unit 5 Test

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

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

The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from which country?

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

What is happening at this event seen in the picture?

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

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

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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 ___________.

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

Congress declared independence from England on this date:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Many colonists resented the powers the king gave to his _ ___ so they could maintain strict control over the colonies.

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

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

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

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

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