US History 1492-1814

Although born in Genoa, Christopher Columbus sailed for which country on his famous voyage in 1492?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• Netherlands

Which of the following were names of early colonies in what is now the United States? (Select all that apply).

• St. Augustine

• Roanoke

• Willoughbyland

• Jamestown

• Transylvania

In 1620, a group of Pilgrims sailed on the (a)   and landed at Plymouth Rock.

Which geographic area of the colonies was characterized by forests, poor soil for farming, and cold winters?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• None of them

During the French and Indian War, Benjamin Franklin created a famous political cartoon of a snake that was cut into pieces with this slogan underneath...

(a)  

Which of these were Acts (laws) created by the British for the colonies

• Currency Act

• Salt Act

• Hotel Act

• Stamp Act

• Coffee Act

Which of the following are inalienable rights contained in the Declaration of Independence?

• Liberty

• Property

• Pursuit of happiness

• Life

• Freedom of Speech

Which sports team takes its name from a famous event that occurred in its city?

• Boston Red Sox

• Phildelphia 76ers

• Brooklyn Nets

• Pittsburgh Pirates

Which of these battles was fought during the American Revolutionary War? (select all that apply).

• Gettysburg

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

• Jamestown

• Yorktown

The first government of the United States after the Revolutionary War ended was formed under the Articles of (a)   .