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Sample Questions
1. According to the theory of virtual representation, (A) colonists were represented in Parliament by virtue of their British citizenship (B) slaves were represented in Congress by virtue of the fact that their owners were voters (C) paper money has value by virtue of the fact that it is backed by the full faith and credit of the government (D) the best interest of criminal defendants are represented by their attorneys (E) it should be illegal to desecrate the flag, because the flag represents the nation and its ideals Answer: A

2. By 1775, most governors of American colonies were (A) appointed by colonial proprietors (B) appointed by the king (C) elected by popular vote (D) elected by the vote of colonial legislatures (E) appointed by the British Parliament Answer: B

3. Anti-Federalists argued that the Constitution (A) did not protect individual and states' rights from the federal government (B) needed to abolish slavery (C) must have proportional representation to the legislative branch (D) required new provisions for the coinage of money (E) should have a powerful executive Answer: A

4. The triangular trade of the colonial American shipping industry (A) was not that profitable (B) involved America, France, and England (C) relied on the Spanish fleet for protection (D) saw the Spanish gaining the largest profits (E) involved the trading of rum for African slaves Answer: E

5. In an attempt to reconcile with Great Britain, the Second Continental Congress (A) agreed to pay all back taxes (B) reaffirmed colonial loyalty to the crown (C) called for the disbanding of colonial militias (D) allowed for British home rule of the colonies (E) drafted the __Two Treaties on Government__ Answer: B

Discovering America

The Thirteen Colonies

French and Indian War Colonial times The French and Indian War The Triangular Trade System

Before Discovery - Colonial Period http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/main/timeline.html

French and Indian War http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap9.html http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/french_indian.htm

New Republic http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap11.html

Colonial times http://www.hsp.org/files/novaesvecia.jpg

The French and Indian War http://www.americanrevolution.com/images/WolfeDeath.jpg

Triangular Trade http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/a/aa/351px-Triangle_trade.png