Pre Revolutionary War APUSH Quiz

The years before the revolution were characterized by major social and political change. Review these crucial years with a Pre Revolutionary War APUSH quiz.

The Road to Revolution

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Question 1

What justification did the British give to colonies concerning parliamentary representation?

A	the needs and ideas of the colonies were considered in parliament already
B	There weren't enough people in the colonies to need a representative
C	the American Colonies were too far away for one to travel
D	they didn't believe in representation of the people

Question 1 Explanation:

This was known as virtual representation.

Question 2

What was intention of the Olive Branch Petition?

A	To demand independence
B	To enact more trade opportunities with Greece
C	To pledge loyalty to the British crown
D	To request representation in Parliament

Question 3

“Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.” This quote was written in a pamphlet that was popularly distributed by which influential writer?

A	Thomas Paine
B	John Locke
C	Benjamin Franklin
D	Patrick Henry

Question 3 Explanation:

This was a quote taken from Paine's Common Sense

Question 4

The French and Indian War had what effect on the colonies?

A	Colonists were able to migrate west of the Appalachians
B	They were relieved of Native American conflicts
C	They were succumbed to more taxes and more control of trade by the British government
D	The French were now devoted allies to the colonies which would continue into the American Revolution.

Question 5

What was a social outcome of the Revolution?

A	A division of economic classes
B	A debate on the institution of slavery
C	A lack of patriotism
D	A growth of British loyalists

Question 6

John Locke is best known for his ideas' influence in what document?

A	The Social Contract
B	Common Sense
C	The Republic
D	The Declaration of Independence

Question 7

Which Virginia document influenced the Bill of Rights?

A	The Virginia Resolution
B	Common Sense
C	Declaration of Independence
D	Virginia Declaration of Rights

Question 8

What Native American chief allied with French soldiers to fight against the British in the French and Indian War?

A	Powhatan
B	Sitting Bull
C	Pontiac
D	Metacom

Question 9

Salutary neglect was applied to what law/act in Colonial America?

A	Trade and Navigation Acts of 1650
B	Quartering Act
C	Proclamation Act of 1763
D	Slave Trade Act

Question 10

The battle of Saratoga resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

A	Brought allied support from France
B	More respect and insight from England
C	Acclaim for American generals
D	Increased colonial unity

Question 11

Shay's Rebellion showed what weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

A	The lack of national unity
B	The lack of power to tax citizens to decrease debt
C	The lack of a national currency and stable economy
D	The lack of a standing army

Question 11 Explanation:

Because Massachusetts farmers were not given money for military because of the different currencies, they could not pay off their debts and therefore rebelled against the Massachusetts' courts.

Question 12

What was the main argument of the Federalist Papers?

A	That a democracy was too risky
B	A monarchy would be the ruin of a country
C	Federalism is not an effective way to meet the needs of citizen rights. A confederacy would be more localized to help citizens.
D	A strong central government is necessary to unify the country and still protect individual rights

Question 13

What does the term "republican motherhood" mean?

A	mothers that belonged to the Republican Party
B	That women would bring up their sons by educating them about patriotism and virtues
C	That women had no say in government for the good of the country
D	mothers would learn how to design a republican government and start societies based on their education

Question 14

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

A	To establish a democratic government
B	To set trade laws
C	To address grievances to the king
D	To seek independence

Question 15

What was the order of the different acts placed on the colonists?

A	Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Act
B	Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts
C	Intolerable Act, Townshend Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable Act, Tea Act, Declaratory Act
D	Intolerable Acts, Tea Act, Townshend Act, Declaratory Act, Stamp Act

Question 16

What was an effect of the Intolerable Acts?

A	The Boston Harbor was closed
B	Colonists were tried for treason
C	The Boston Tea Party
D	British troops left Massachusetts

Question 16 Explanation:

This was under the Boston Port Act, which was one of the provisions in the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts.

Question 17

What philosopher advocated for separation of government?

A	Rousseau
B	Montesquieu
C	Locke
D	Hobbes

Question 18

What was one success of the Articles of Confederation?

A	It established an efficient tax system
B	It provided an army
C	It allowed settlers to move west of the Mississippi
D	It established how a developing state would be organized

Question 19

All of the following were reasons of tension between the colonists and Britain EXCEPT:

A	Proclamation of 1763
B	Stamp Act
C	Embargo Act
D	virtual representation

Question 20

What was the purpose of the Albany Congress?

A	To form alliances with France
B	To make complaints about the King of England
C	To assess the unity of the colonies
D	To form alliances with the Iroquois and the other colonies

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