APUSH Practice Test: Seven Years War

Which of the following best explains a result of the Seven Years War?

Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War had which of the following economic consequences for its American colonies?

The conclusion of the Seven Years' War had which of the following effects on Native American societies?

In the excerpt, Otis was responding to which of the following developments?

Which of the following was a major purpose of Otis' pamphlet?

By the 1770s, to which of the following groups would Otis' argument that the colonies 'must obey' Parliament most appeal?

The ideas in the excerpt were most likely interpreted by American colonists in the 1770s as a call to reject which of the following?

Seven Years War Consequences

The Treaty of Paris ceded French territorial claims in North America east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain, greatly expanding British land claims.
Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War led to increased taxation and control over its American colonies to offset war debt, exemplified by new tax policies.

Impact on Native American Societies

Post-war, the British government sought to limit western settlement through the Proclamation of 1763, attempting to reduce conflicts between colonists and Native Americans, though enforcement was weak.

Colonial Responses to British Policies

Colonial opposition intensified after the Seven Years' War, particularly against new revenue-raising measures, motivating influential figures like James Otis to argue against parliamentary taxation which they viewed as unconstitutional.
Otis' pamphlet emphasized the belief that British taxation on colonial trade violated British constitutional principles, advocating for collaboration among colonists against these taxes.

Loyalist Sentiments

Otis’ argument that colonies were required to obey Parliament resonated primarily with Loyalists, especially prevalent in New York, reinforcing their allegiance to British authority.

Enlightenment Ideas in the American Revolution

Enlightenment philosophy, particularly John Locke's ideas, encouraged American colonists in the 1770s to reject the divine right of kings, promoting the notion of natural rights and self-governance.

Test your knowledge of the key outcomes of the Seven Years War with this APUSH practice quiz. Focus on understanding how the war influenced British territorial claims and colonial relations in North America. Ideal for students preparing for the AP U.S. History exam.