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US History Midterm

Authored by Kira Hamilton

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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US History Midterm
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

All the following are true about the British colonies in North America, EXCEPT

The New England Colonies were settled primarily for religious reasons.

The use of slave labor was only allowed in the Southern Colonies.

The Southern Colonies were settled primarily for economic reasons.

The Middle Colonies became known for cultural diversity and availability of land and jobs.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

What was an important goal of European mercantilism during the 1600s and 1700s?

increasing the mother country's wealth

promoting colonial self-sufficiency

encouraging colonial manufacturing of textiles

improving trade between European nations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

What was the MAIN reason that Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763?

to allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region

to avoid conflicts between American Colonists and Native Americans

to prevent American industrial development in the Ohio River Valley

to make a profit by selling the land west of the Appalachian Mountains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

What was a major outcome of the French and Indian War?

Britain won and was given all lands west of the Mississippi River.

Britain won and allowed the colonies to continue with a policy of salutary neglect.

Britain won and began directly taxing the colonies to pay for the war debt.

Britain won and made peace with all Native Americans.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

How did the inclusion of a Bill of Rights affect power and rights under the United States Constitution?

The rights of Americans have been severely limited.

The powers of the government have been limited.

The powers of the government have been expanded.

The rights of all Americans have always been upheld.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

What was the MAIN  reason that Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763?

To avoid conflicts between American Colonists and Native Americans

To prevent American industrial development in the Ohio River Valley

To allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region

To make a profit by selling the land west of the Appalachian Mountain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 5 pts

What was the strongest complaint against Parliament's taxation of the colonists?

That taxes were higher than those of the people of England

That the colonists were denied representation in Parliament

The colonies did not get their share of internal improvements

That the English Treasury was already great and the King was being greedy

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