Semester 1 Final Practice Questions

Front

How did the Magna Carta influence the American government?

Back

It said the king or ruler has limited power

Front

What were the effects of the Great Awakening?

Back

It strengthened the idea of religion and political independence.

Front

Who were the first americans?

Back

Native Americans

Front

How did the Europeans impact the Native people in America?

Back

They changed their religion and ways of life, took their valuable items, and decreased the population because they brought disease.

Front

Which colonies had the best geography and weather conditions for growing cash crops? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, All of the above

Back

Southern Colonies

Front

Which colony had long cold winters, and rocky soil making it hard to grow crops?

Back

New England Colonies

Front

The Mayflower Compact was the first document in America that established

Back

Self-governance and Majority Rule

Front

Slavery in America is

Back

ironic because America is suppose to be a land of freedom

Front

Studying history can help us create new and better ideas. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the purpose of the government according to the Declaration of Independence?

Back

To secure and protect the rights of citizens