Chapter 7 Evaluation

The Road to Revolution

“Good Luck!”

Section 1: Multiple Choice- Choose the letter of the choice that BEST answers the question. (2 Points Each)

  1. The richest class in the colonies went by what name?

A. GentryB. Upper

C. MiddleD. No Name

  1. Which of the following was part of the victorious side of the French and Indian War?

A. SpainB. Colonists

C. FrenchD. Indians

  1. What area of land did Great Britain receive from the Treaty of Paris?

A. Louisiana TerritoryB. Mississippi River Valley

C. Ohio River ValleyD. Georgia

  1. Britain put the Stamp Act in place because they were not making money from what due to smuggling?

A. Townshend ActB. Sugar Act

C. Declaratory ActD. Tea Act

  1. The first battle of the Revolutionary War was in what city?

A. LexingtonB. Concord

C. BostonD. Philadelphia

Section 2: True or False- Fill in answer circle “A” if the following statement is TRUE and fill in answer circle “B” if the following statement is FALSE. (2 Points Each)

  1. The Tea Act increased the tax on tea sent to the colonies.
  2. The Treaty of France is what officially ended the French and Indian War.
  3. Poor farmers were in the lowest social class of colonists.
  4. Great Britain was on the winning side of the French and Indian War.
  5. The British wanted to tax the colonists so they could pay for the French and Indian War.
  6. The British army was surprised by militia in Concord and lost the battle.
  7. The Great Awakening was a time period when people became interested in learning again. They got smarter as a result of this.
  8. The Stamp Act put taxes on paint, lead, glass, and tea.
  9. Another name for the militia was “Minute Men”.
  10. Ben Franklin wanted the colonists to throw tea into the harbor during the “Boston Tea Party”.

Section 3: Matching- Match the letter choice below to the best answer choice. (2 Points Each)

A. George GrenvilleB. George Washington C. John Locke

D. General BraddockE. Paul Revere

  1. This person believed if a government couldn’t provide basic rights to its people then the government needed to be changed.
  2. This person was voted to become the first leader of the Continental Army.
  3. This British general was killed with 1,000 of his men.
  4. This person was partly responsible for the Sugar and Stamp Acts.
  5. This person was a Patriot that wanted the colonists to start a rebellion.

Section 4: Short Essay- Write a short essay (6-10 sentences minimum) on a separate sheet of paper describing what war was usually like for Great Britain. How did they usually fight? In your essay be sure to include how they dressed, acted, fought, and what types of weapons they used. Label this essay “Short Essay” (10 Points)

Section 5: Long Essay- Write at least a 1 page reaction to the following question on a separate sheet of paper. You may answer either way but make sure you back up your answer with plenty of reasons. Label this essay, “Long Essay”.

Question - Who was at fault for the Revolutionary War? Was it the Colonists or Great Britain? Please be very descriptive in backing up your answer. Use as many of the 10 major things we discussed in class as you can as well as any other reasons you may be able to think of. Put your thoughts to this question on paper. Write as much as you know about the topic. You cannot write too much in an essay. Use specific names, dates, and titles when you can think of them. (20 Points)

Extra Credit: Write these on paper after your essay

Extra Credit 1- What is the name of this chapter? (Hint: See Front Page of Test)

Extra Credit 2- In what year was the Boston Massacre?