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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6 Arrivals and Destinations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does this proclamation aim to slow expansion?
(a) To prevent the Americas from becoming too powerful.
(b) To prevent the colonies from becoming tired of British rule.
(c) To prevent border violence and gradually introduce civil government in these areas.
(d) To give Great Britain more power.

2. The information sent to where is sent directly to the Treasury in London without any editing or summarization?
(a) London.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Edinburgh.
(d) Paris.

3. Of the 6,190 emigrants whose occupation is listed, only _____________ listed occupations that were considered "gentle."
(a) 23%.
(b) 4.5%
(c) 2.3%.
(d) 45%

4. Do the concerns over the settlement of western lands and emigration from Britain to the colonies play a role in the early efforts of the British government to establish and shape policies on the western lands?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Somewhat.

5. During this time, there was also an array of lobbyists working for land speculators and western trading interests, led by whom?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Benjamin Moore.

Short Answer Questions

1. The emigrants listed in the Register sailed to America in how many different vessels?

2. These characteristics are shared with other societies, but is America's way of life unique?

3. What is the age that individuals could legally bind themselves as indentured servants?

4. What is commonly believed by 1773?

5. The overwhelming majority of the individuals emigrating gave their destinations as mainland North American colonies south of where?

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