Unit 3 Assessment

Question 1

The following excerpt was written in response to what British action:
“For imposing taxes without our consent…“-The Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

passage of the Stamp Act in 1765

Question 2

This was a major cause of tension between the colonists and Great Britain

Answer 2

The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited British colonial settlement west of the Appalachian mountains.

Question 3

According to the writers of the Declaration of Independence, what are unalienable rights?

Answer 3

life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Question 4

The Second Continental Congress’ MOST important accomplishment was?

Answer 4

creation of the Declaration of Independence

Question 5

The Treaty of Paris (1783) gave the newly formed U.S. all of the following

Answer 5

1. recognition of independence from Britain
2. Boundaries extended to Canada in the north
3. territory as far west as the Mississippi River

Question 6

What battle was considered a turning point for Americans in the Revolutionary War?

Answer 6

Battle of Saratoga

Question 7

In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson wrote grievances against the King of England, including taxation without representation, quartering troops in colonial homes, and search without warrants. What action by King George provided examples that moved the colonists to prepare these documents?

Answer 7

Stamp Act and Intolerable Acts

Question 8

Which event is being described in the following excerpt?
After suffering several defeats, Washington took his troops out of the fight in order to train them into a more professional army. During this time, the young colonial army faced one of its severest tests as they suffered through starvation and frostbite. Those who remained, came out a dedicated, united fighting force that was able to turn the tide of the war the next year.

Answer 8

Valley Forge