Sophia US History 1 Milestone 2
1
Which statement represents opposition to internal taxation of the
colonies by British Parliament?
"We do not object to taxes that regulate commerce in the Atlantic, but
Parliament does not have the authority to tax us solely to raise revenue.”
CONCEPT
Think About It: Is Taxation Un-American?
2
How had royal officials in other colonies prevented riots similar to
the Boston Tea Party?
By forcing merchants to turn back to England before tea could be
unloaded and taxed.
CONCEPT
Boston Tea Party
3
Which statement reflects an idea or attitude associated with the
Enlightenment?
“We are citizens of the world and open-minded to new ideas and ways
of thinking.”
CONCEPT
The Enlightenment and the Colonies
4
Which of the following was a reason why the French posed a
challenge to English colonial dominance in North America?
They sustained strong ties with indigenous people whose lands
bordered English colonies.
CONCEPT
The Challenges to the English Empire
5
Which of the following was part of the Townshend Acts?
Three additional vice-admiralty courts were established to more
efficiently prosecute smugglers without juries.
CONCEPT
The Townshend Acts and Protest
6
1
Which statement represents opposition to internal taxation of the
colonies by British Parliament?
"We do not object to taxes that regulate commerce in the Atlantic, but
Parliament does not have the authority to tax us solely to raise revenue.”
CONCEPT
Think About It: Is Taxation Un-American?
2
How had royal officials in other colonies prevented riots similar to
the Boston Tea Party?
By forcing merchants to turn back to England before tea could be
unloaded and taxed.
CONCEPT
Boston Tea Party
3
Which statement reflects an idea or attitude associated with the
Enlightenment?
“We are citizens of the world and open-minded to new ideas and ways
of thinking.”
CONCEPT
The Enlightenment and the Colonies
4
Which of the following was a reason why the French posed a
challenge to English colonial dominance in North America?
They sustained strong ties with indigenous people whose lands
bordered English colonies.
CONCEPT
The Challenges to the English Empire
5
Which of the following was part of the Townshend Acts?
Three additional vice-admiralty courts were established to more
efficiently prosecute smugglers without juries.
CONCEPT
The Townshend Acts and Protest
6
