History Unit 2b

Question 1

Which Founding Father fought for the British during the French and Indian War?

Answer 1

George Washington

Question 2

What impressed leaders the most about George Washington’s service in the Continental Army?

Answer 2

He offered to serve without pay.

Question 3

Which answer best describes how the colonists felt about Britain’s Tea Act?

Answer 3

They protested it and many participated in the Boston Tea Party to show their opposition.

Question 4

How did most Americans feel about the Founding Fathers’ idea that they should fight for independence from Britain?

Answer 4

Most Americans wanted independence from Britain and supported the Patriots’ efforts.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes George Washington?

Answer 5

offered to serve in the Continental Army without pay

Question 6

Which of the following best describes John Hancock?

Answer 6

selected as president of the Second Continental Congress

Question 7

For which event did Samuel Adams use propaganda techniques and why?

Answer 7

the Boston Massacre because he wanted the colonists to get angry and demand a complete withdrawal of British troops

Question 8

Which of the following best describes Benjamin Franklin?

Answer 8

spokesman for the colonists about the Stamp Act

Question 9

Which answer best explains the contributions of women during the Revolutionary War?

Answer 9

Women ran households and businesses while their husbands fought in the war. Some also served in battle or provided nursing care for wounded soldiers.

Question 10

Which answer best describes part of James Otis’s role in the Revolutionary Period?

Answer 10

Otis opposed the British practice of executing searches without warrants.