Colonial America Key Terms Quiz

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Which act led to colonists, disguised as Native Americans, dumping tea into Boston Harbor?

Intolerable Acts

Townshend Acts

Stamp Act

Tea Act (correct)

The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the end of the American Revolution.

False (B)

What was the primary crop that shaped Virginia's economy?

tobacco

The __________ were a series of harsh laws aimed at punishing Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party.

Intolerable Acts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is a key method utilized by the Daughters of Liberty?

Boycotting British Goods by making homemade products (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their significance:

Boston Massacre = Used to stir anti-British sentiment First Continental Congress = Marked the start of coordinated resistance against Britain Townshend Acts = Led to boycotts Coercive Acts = United colonies in opposition to Britain Signup and view all the answers

Pocahontas primarily served as a military leader during the colonial period.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What labor force shift occurred in Virginia?

From indentured servants to enslaved Africans (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Navigation Acts?

To limit colonial trade and benefit England economically (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Albany Plan of Union was successfully adopted by all of the colonies.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue that the colonists protested with the slogan, 'no taxation without representation'?

direct taxation without colonial consent Signup and view all the answers

The British policy of loosely enforcing parliamentary laws in the American colonies was known as ______.

salutary neglect Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

To forbid colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match each term with its description:

Virginia Resolves = Expressed colonial concerns about loss of self-government Triangular Trade = Trade system involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas Mercantilism = Economic policy focusing on increasing national wealth via trade and colonies Stamp Act = Required colonists to buy stamps for documents and paper goods Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly led to increased tension due to the British asserting their right to legislate for the colonies in all cases?

The Declaratory Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

The main goal of mercantilism was to increase colonial autonomy.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Concepts

Virginia Resolves: Resolutions passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses in response to the Stamp Act, highlighting colonists' concerns about losing self-government.
Triangular Trade: A system of trade connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas, involving the exchange of raw materials, manufactured goods, and enslaved people.
Mercantilism: An economic policy designed to strengthen a nation's wealth through exporting more than importing and controlling resources, often using colonies.
Navigation Acts: British laws restricting colonial trade to benefit England, enforcing mercantilist policies.
Salutary Neglect: A British policy of lax enforcement of colonial laws, giving the colonies considerable freedom.
French and Indian War (Seven Years' War): A conflict between Britain and France, involving Native American groups, over North American territory.
Proclamation of 1763: British law prohibiting westward colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains, post-French and Indian War.
Albany Plan of Union (1754): Benjamin Franklin's proposal for colonial unity for defense during the French and Indian War.

Important Events and their Significance

Albany Plan of Union (1754): Proposed colonial unity for defense, though not adopted; it foreshadowed future colonial unity against British policies.
Proclamation of 1763: Restricted westward colonial expansion, angering colonists who sought new land.
Stamp Act (1765): Imposed a direct tax on colonists for documents and paper; sparked protests and "no taxation without representation" sentiments.
Declaratory Act (1766): Britain asserted its right to tax the colonies, which further fueled colonial resentment.
Townshend Acts (1767): Placed taxes on imported goods (tea, glass, paper); led to boycotts and increased colonial resistance.
Boston Massacre (1770): British troops killed colonists during a protest, escalating anti-British sentiment.
Boston Tea Party (1773): Colonists protested the Tea Act by dumping tea into Boston Harbor, leading to the Intolerable Acts.
Intolerable Acts (1774): A series of harsh laws punishing Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party; unified the colonies.
First Continental Congress (1774): Representatives from 12 colonies met to discuss a unified response to British actions; a crucial step in coordinated colonial resistance.
Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775): British attempts to seize colonial weapons led to the commencement of hostilities; marking the start of the Revolutionary War.

Key Figures

Pocahontas: Mediated between Jamestown colonists and the Powhatan, improving relations.
George Washington: Early military leader in the French and Indian War, contributing to its escalation.

Labor and Economy in Virginia

Tobacco: The primary colonial crop; its cultivation drove demand for labor.
Labor Force Shift: A transition from indentured servitude to enslaved Africans for labor, particularly on tobacco plantations.

Colonial Resistance Strategies

Sons of Liberty: Protested British policies through boycotts, protests, and acts of defiance.
Daughters of Liberty: Supported the resistance by boycotting British goods and producing homemade alternatives.

Study Tips

Understand the sequence and significance of events leading to the American Revolution.
Analyze the roles of important figures.
Understand the economic impacts of tobacco cultivation and the evolving labor system.

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Test your knowledge on key terms and concepts related to Colonial America. This quiz covers the Virginia Resolves, Triangular Trade, mercantilism, and major events like the French and Indian War. Perfect for students wanting to deepen their understanding of American history.