US History 105 - Milestone 2. Questions & Answers.

Which of the following actions would be considered salutary neglect?  English officials petition the crown for writs of assistance to aid their investigations of smuggling.  Colonial governors are appointed by the crown and play an active role in governance.  Colonists accused of violating the Navigation Acts are routinely broken out of prison by their compatriots.  Colonial ship owners easily get away with selling enumerated goods to nations other than Britain. CONCEPT England Strengthens its Imperial Colonies 2 Which of the following grievances was the centerpiece of the Declaration of Independence?  Parliament had no right to represent the colonies. Parliament had the right to operate independently of the king.  George III had broken his social contract with the colonists.  George III had no right to govern oversees, even fairly. CONCEPT Choosing Sides in the American Revolution 3 Which of the following happened as a result of the French and Indian War?  England gained French lands east of the Mississippi River and Spain got everything to the west.  France lost all its holdings in North America and the Caribbean, while England retained all of its territory and gained some.  The bond between colonists and the English back home was strengthened after fighting a common enemy.  Native tribes learned they could manipulate the rivalries between France and England for their own benefit.