PRE-ASSESSMENT: American History

Which continent is labeled with a ⭐ on the map?

• Europe

• North America

• Antarctica

• South America

Which ocean is east of Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

A 2022 documentary describing the sinking of the Titanic from 1912 is an example of which source?

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

Why did Portuguese sailors explore the southern tip of Africa?

• They were searching for a sea route to Asia.

• They were trying to raid more settlements.

• They were looking for more places to open navigation schools.

• They were trying to eliminate the slave trade in Europe.

What group of American Indians did Christopher Columbus meet and conquer?

• The West Indies

• The Tainos

• The Portuguese

• The Aztecs

Which of the following was the LEAST successful English colony?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Virginia

• Roanoke

What was a problem for the colonists during the early years of Jamestown?

• The colony did not have a strong leader.

• The colony was attacked by New Spain.

• The colony was able to earn a lot of money.

• The colony suffered from starvation due to lack of supplies.

What is the definition of Pilgrim?

• A crop that a farmer raises only to sell.

• A person who goes on a long journey, usually for religious purposes.

• An agreement to work together and to talk about important issues.

• A person who agrees to work without pay for a period of time.

How many original colonies were there in North America?

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14

What was the MAIN reason why slavery was introduced in the colonies?

• More workers were needed as the colonies grew.

• Indentured servants were increasing in the colonies.

• More colonists wanted to repalce indentured servants.

• Slave traders needed another use for enslaved Africans.