Unit 2 Test Review Part 1
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- Q1
What was salutary neglect and how did it affect the American colonies?
It allowed the colonies to self-govern and develop their own identities.
It had no impact on the colonies' development.
It forced the colonies to adhere strictly to British laws.
It encouraged British officials to move to the colonies.
30s - Q2
How did salutary neglect contribute to the unique identity of the American colonies?
It prohibited colonists from forming any local governments.
It ensured all trade was conducted exclusively with Britain.
It mandated the use of British customs and traditions.
It allowed colonists to create their own laws and governments.
30s - Q3
What was the primary purpose of the Townshend Acts?
To eliminate all trade with Britain
To reduce taxes on local goods
To encourage trade with France
To raise revenue through taxes on imported goods
30s - Q4
What were the Navigation Acts intended to achieve in the American Colonies?
To reduce taxes on colonial goods
To control colonial trade and ensure it benefited Britain
To encourage trade with France
To promote independence for the colonies
30s - Q5
Why did the American colonists initially ignore the Navigation Acts?
Because the British government did not enforce them
Because they wanted to help Britain
Because the British government rigidly enforced them
Because they were unaware of the laws
30s - Q6
What consequence did the Sugar Act impose on those caught smuggling goods?
They were taken before judges appointed by the British government
They were given a warning and let go
They were sent to prison for life
They were fined and released
30s - Q7
What incentive did judges have for finding in favor of the British government under the Sugar Act?
They received a 5% reward for any goods seized
They got to keep the goods seized
They were promoted to higher positions
They received a salary increase
30s - Q8
How did the Currency Act impact Southern planters during colonial times?
It forced them to rely heavily on credit due to a scarcity of cash
It increased the amount of cash available in the colonies
It allowed them to print more money
It made British goods cheaper to purchase
30s - Q9
What types of documents were affected by the Stamp Act?
Only licenses and wills
Only newspapers and magazines
Only shipping papers and contracts
All official documents such as licenses, newspapers, and contracts
30s - Q10
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act imposed by Britain on the colonists?
To raise money to support British soldiers
To encourage colonists to use British goods
To lower taxes on trade
To provide free stamps to colonists
30s - Q11
What action did South Carolina colonists take to resist the Stamp Act?
They threatened to kill any stamp collector.
They created a petition to the British government.
They formed a militia to protect British officials.
They ignored the Stamp Act completely.
30s - Q12
Which group was formed in response to British policies and was especially active in Boston and Charles Town?
Daughters of the American Revolution
Patriots Society
Continental Congress
Sons of Liberty
30s - Q13
What action did the colonists agree to take in response to the Stamp Act?
Write a letter to the King
Boycott British goods
Form a new colony
Increase imports from Britain
30s - Q14
What was a significant outcome of the Stamp Act Congress?
It led to the immediate repeal of the Stamp Act
It helped unite the colonies against British taxation
It resulted in the establishment of new taxes
It created the first American army
30s - Q15
What impact did the inability to purchase stamps have on the courts in Charles Town?
Courts continued functioning without stamps
Courts increased fees to compensate for stamp shortages
Courts became more efficient with fewer documents
Courts shut down due to lack of stamps for legal documents
30s