Unit 1 US history test

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following was a chief economic cause for colonization in the Americas?
slavery
mercantilism
Industrialization
Plantation system
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Based on the excerpt, which factor likely motivated English settlers to colonize North America?
social mobility
economic gain
political freedom
religious freedom
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by —
forming an alliance with American Indian tribes
creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
agreeing to the provisions of the Mayflower Compact
establishing a government system with three branches
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Why is 1620 a significant year for Pilgrims in North America?
Pilgrims established a settlement in Plymouth
Pilgrims erected their first church in Jamestown
Many Pilgrims became ill and their colony disappeared.
The Pilgrims combined their colony with others to form Massachusetts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
In what year would the excerpted document have been signed?
1620
1639
1776
1789
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
One of the primary motivations for British colonization in North America includes —
escaping famine
relocating criminals
exploiting Indian labor
seeking religious freedom
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
One factor that motivated many European explorers to voyage to
North America was to —
acquire riches
escape slavery
create new kingdoms
avoid prison for crimes?
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