Benchmark #1 Review

In colonial America, geography most directly influenced

• religious practices

• voter eligibility

• economic activities

• family structure

Answer explanation

Each region was settled by people from England and shaped by their specific plans for the natural environment.

Why did slavery grow faster in the Southern colonies?

• European diseases killed many Native Americans

• The dependence on farming in the Southern Colonies

• The dependence of timber for shipbuilding

• The arrival of Native Americans to the coast

Answer explanation

Geography influenced the types of crops grown, and the crops required different levels of labor.

Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its cold climate and strong Puritan population?

• Middel Colonies

• Great Lakes Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

The issue of religion figured most prominently in the consideration of which of the following?

• the settlement of Jamestown
• the establishment of Puritan colonies in Massachusetts
• discoveries by the Spanish conquistadores 
• Spain's support of Columbus' voyages

Jamestown was an economic venture. King James wanted the settlers to find what for England?

• jewels, metal, and paper

• gold, silver, timber, and iron

• spices, water, and technology

• timber, gold, and diamonds

The long walk for many Native Americans who were forced out of their homelands was called the --

• Native Walk

• Trail of Natives

• Trail of Tears

• Removal Trail

Answer explanation

The Cherokee Indians who lived in the southeastern part of the United States were forced to move to Oklahoma in 1838.

Which state did the U.S. gain from Spain in the Adams-Onis Treaty?

• Texas

• Florida

• Oregon

• Missouri

The Wilmot Proviso was created to deal with slavery in what territory?

• Annexation of Texas
• Territory gained from Mexio
• Territory from Florida

• Territory from 13 Colonies

What war allowed the U.S to acquire new western land including present day New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah?

• War of 1850
• WW2
• Mexican American War
• Cold War

Answer explanation

The dispute over the border between Texas and Mexico led to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War

The Missouri Compromise Line determined the status of slavery in future states.  North of the line slavery was ___________ or banned, South of the line slavery was _________.

• permitted, prohibited
• prohibited, permitted or allowed
• sometimes prohibited, never allowed
• cheap, expensive

Answer explanation

The Missouri Compromise dealt with the issue of slavery in land acquired as a result of the Louisiana Purchase