16 Questions
What were critical elements of deist thought?
Rejection of religions based on books claiming to contain the revealed word of God
Which individual from the colonial period was specifically mentioned as a Deist in the text?
Benjamin Franklin
What impact did the Great Awakening have on American culture, as stated in the text?
Weakened the power of the clergy
How did the Enlightenment view miracles, according to David Hume as quoted in the text?
Miracles were considered violations of natural laws
What was a major disadvantage of the colonists compared to Britain's military?
Insufficient funding for military
Why was beaver wool preferred for making hats over other types of wool in the fifteenth century?
Durability
What can be inferred about the revolution from the statement 'At best, only about one-third (33%) of the colonists supported revolutionary action'?
It faced challenges with limited public backing
What caused silk to eventually replace beaver in high-fashion men’s hats in the nineteenth century?
Changing consumer preferences
What was the main strategy employed by the Sons of Liberty to hinder the distribution of stamps?
Burning tax collectors in effigy
Where did Georgia's Provincial Congress and the Sons of Liberty often meet in Savannah?
Tondee's Tavern
What did the Declaratory Act reaffirm about Parliament's power over the colonies?
Parliament had full power and authority to make binding laws on the colonies
What posed a significant challenge in organizing revolutions in the eighteenth century according to the text?
Complications in communication
What was the main consequence of the Seven Years’ War on the British national debt?
It almost doubled the national debt from £75 million to £133 million.
Which term best describes the relationship between colonies and the mother country according to the text?
Colonies exist for the good of the mother country, providing raw materials and cash flow.
What was the significance of the Stamp Act Congress (1765) mentioned in the text?
It organized a colony-wide Non-Importation Agreement against British goods.
Why did colonists protest against the Stamp Act through economic coercion according to the text?
To pressure London merchants and Parliament due to lack of representation.
Test your knowledge on the expensive nature of colonial wars and the increase in national debt during the Seven Years' War. Explore the concept of mercantilism and how colonies were viewed in relation to the mother country.
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