Virginia and US History- Early America

Which date on this timeline represents the beginning of a permanent British presence on North America?

• 1565

• 1587

• 1607

• 1620

Which colony was established as a business venture?

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• Virginia

The initial French exploration of North America resulted in...

• economic colonies in Florida

• competition with Spanish settlers

• plantations using slave labor

• cooperation with native groups

The Treaty of Alliance of 1778 was signed by the United States and —

• Spain

• Portugal

• Russia

• France

Which factor contributed to colonial victory in the American Revolution?

• Shortages of British troops

• Disloyalty of British generals

• Lack of British popular support

• Weakness of the British Navy

Which document directly influenced the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States?

• Mayflower Compact

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Emancipation Proclamation

This statement was issued by the Continental Congress because the British government did not allow —

• colonial businesses to support royal taxes

• powers of the colonial legislatures to increase

• colonists to have representation in Parliament

• laws passed by Parliament to govern the colonies