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STAAR Review #1 Exploration & Colonization

Social Studies

8th Grade

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STAAR Review #1 Exploration & Colonization
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which reason best completes this list?

To spread democratic ideals

To improve efficiency in manufacturing

To locate potential military allies

To claim new territory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

To reduce overpopulation in Europe

To create communities founded on religious tolerance

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

To create joint ventures with other European powers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stock holders

Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to find gold.

Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It limited the power of future colonial governments.

It weakened the influence of religion in government.

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

It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of --

freedom from debts

religious freedom

economic freedom

freedom of speech

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Boston and New Orleans were founded as --

port cities

farming communities

industrial centers

military outposts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?

Virginia

Maryland

Georgia

Massachusetts

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