This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to —

the establishment of the principle of religious freedom

The factors listed above contributed most to the —

growth of representative government in the British colonies

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above? Established their own representative institutions, Experienced strict control by Parliament

Established their own representative institutions

Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?

The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.

Which statement best describes the influence of this document? Options: It helped establish the tradition of self-government. It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws.

It helped establish the tradition of self-government.

Which of the following completes the sentence above? limited property ownership to church members, extended voting rights beyond church members

extended voting rights beyond church members

Which sentence best completes this diagram? Options: The Puritans developed a form of representative self-government. The Puritans refused to obey the appointed governor.

The Puritans developed a form of representative self-government.

Why was the Mayflower Compact important?

It was the first written plan for self-government in the English colonies.

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list? Options: The economic system of mercantilism, The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

What was a direct result of the policy of "salutary neglect" from 1690 to 1760 in America? Options: The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government. The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

Based on the information above, why did these colonies develop differently?

The colonies had different climates and landforms.

The British colonial settlements in North America that became the most successful were located along the coastline in order to —

easily trade and transport goods

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?

Natural harbors provided access to markets.

Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible? Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers, Natural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil

Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers

Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade? Options: The development of the factory system, The profitability of cash-crop agriculture

The profitability of cash-crop agriculture

Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map? Options: The economic demands of the plantation system, Increased textile manufacturing

The economic demands of the plantation system

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700s? Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies, Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops

Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they —

resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by —

angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated

Which of the following best completes this diagram? Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor. Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the —

economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

The factors listed in this box caused many colonists to —

support the independence movement

Which of these completes this graphic organizer? Options: Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts., King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.

Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament? Options: “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”, “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

The rights listed above were —

defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence

This excerpt refers to rights that people —

have as a result of being human

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence? Options: Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony’s militia. Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

How did John Hancock demonstrate his commitment to liberty?

By signing the Declaration of Independence

During the American Revolution, George Washington served as the —

commander in chief of the Continental army

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which motive best completes the diagram? Options: To expand empires, To extend democracy

Back

To expand empires

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which reason best completes this list?
To spread democratic ideals,
To claim new territory

Back

To claim new territory

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The names on this map best reflect which of the following?

Back

The influence of Spanish colonial heritage on the United States

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these characteristics also describes these two states? Former Spanish colonies, Former slave states

Back

Former Spanish colonies

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? To profit from trading in furs and other goods, To create communities founded on religious tolerance

Back

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

Back

Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main reason the colony of Pennsylvania was founded?

Back

To provide a safe place for Quakers to practice their religion

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