Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

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Quiz

Geography, History, Social Studies

8th Grade

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Created by

Jennifer Hall

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a reason why representative government developed in the colonies?

distance from Great Britain

the king wanted them to govern themselves

colonists got rich from mercantilism

the beginning of the slave trade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What document was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 in order to create the first self government in the colonies?

House of Burgesses

Magna Carta

Mayflower Compact

English Bill of Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a social contract?

Something you sign when you buy something.

An agreement between members of society.

Getting in touch with other people.

An official announcement.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement is true?

The colonists manufactured their own goods.

The colonists bought raw materials from Great Britain.

Great Britain needed the colonies to supply them with raw materials.

Great Britain had plenty of raw materials and didn't need more.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which colonial region had the largest number of enslaved people?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which colonial region was diverse and had colonists from all over Europe?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which colonial region was settled mainly for religious reasons by Puritans who had been persecuted in Europe?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

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