Question 1

What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts?

Accepted Answer

To recover the cost of defending the colonies

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To fund the establishment of new colonies

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To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies

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To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

Question 2

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States

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The British defeat marked the beginning o  a steady decline in British military superiority

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The British victory extended the fighting for another year

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The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental Army

Question 3

Which action completes this graphic organizer?

Accepted Answer

British impressment of American sailors

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French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

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British invasions of countries allied with the United States

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French embargoes on trade with the United States

Question 4

Which of the following occurred of these events?

Accepted Answer

The United States acquired several territories from Mexico

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Mexico was forced to sell Florida to the United States

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The president of Mexico refused to withdraw troops from Texas

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Parts of southern Texas were returned to Mexico

Question 5

Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Confederate territory was divided in half

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Several important Confederate generals were killed

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Sever casualties were inflicted on Union forces

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Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River

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