Colonial America

Colonial America

6th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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Colonial America

Colonial America

Assessment

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Donald Toney

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Colonial America, the House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are examples of ____________________.

Trade agreements

Religious treaties

Deal with Native Americans

Representative government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What English government tradition did the 13 colonies have in common with each other?

Monarchy

Parliament

Political parties

Self-government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One thing all the colonies had in common is that they

Believed all people (black & white, man & woman) should be equal in the government

Made their money by buying and selling goods through the Triangular Trade

Believed in religious freedom and forced everyone to recognize religious tolerance

Wanted to break free from the control of the King of England as soon as possible

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The first colony at Roanoke was not successful but _____. A few years later, _____ led a new group of colonists. He planned a quick trip to England for _____ but was delayed from returning to the colony for years. When he finally returned to Roanoke, he found _____.

Produced valuable information, John White, more supplies, it deserted

Found gold, John Smith, a meeting with Queen Elizabeth, it flourishing

Encouraged other colonies, Sir Walter Raleigh, more colonists, it struggling to survive

A failure, Juan Ortiz, a job interview, no clues to their whereabouts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

People with specific skills settled in each area

The regions had different geographies and resources

The people all had different reasons for settling in North America

The leaders of the colonies decided how the people would earn a living

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these colonies was established as a place for debtors to make a fresh start?

Georgia

Maryland

North Carolina

South Carolina

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For the well Governing of this Province and Territories there shall be an Assembly yearly Chosen by the Freemen thereof to Consist of four persons out of each County… - William Penn, Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges, 1701 8.

Which feature of colonial self-government does this charter establish?

Direct Democracy

Separate on Powers

An Elected Legislature

Checks and Balances

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