Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

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Geography, History, Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Jennifer Hall
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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
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
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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