Early U.S. History + Explanations

Early U.S. History + Explanations

11th Grade

27 Qs

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Early U.S. History + Explanations

Early U.S. History + Explanations

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Social Studies

11th Grade

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Created by

Denise Knotwell

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27 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the most widely accepted theory to explain how Native Americans immigrated to the Western Hemisphere?

Native Americans traveled by boat across the Atlantic Ocean.

Native Americas have always inhabited the Americas

Native Americans traveled over a land from Asia to the Americas

European explorers brought Native Americans to North America.

Answer explanation

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Most historians and scientists agree that Native Americans are descendants from prehistoric peoples who crossed a land bridge in the Bering Strait that, during the last Ice Age, connected the lands now referred to as Siberia and Alaska.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following had the greatest impact on influencing Native American culture?

Tribal Warfare

Nature & the environment

Depending on other tribes & tribal alliances

Answer explanation

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Nearly every aspect of Native American life centered on the dependence upon the environment. Native Americans depended upon the world around them for the food and resources necessary to survive. As a result, most Native American customs, traditions, and spiritual beliefs focused on the respect and reverence the cultures had for the earth that helped them thrive.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During European Exploration, which of the following nation claimed land in North America first?

Spain

Great Britain

France

Portugal

Answer explanation

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Columbus’s arrival in the New World, marks the first time a European nation claimed land in the Americas. He never came to North America but he started European Exploration and allowed Spain to dominate Europe for 200 years.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following DID NOT play a key role in the European Age of Exploration that emerged in the 15th and 16th centuries?

Advancements in sea-faring technology

A goal of enslaving Native Americans

An interest in developing a sea route to Asia for trade

A desire to claim land, find gold and gain riches

Answer explanation

The combination of better ships, better navigation techniques, and the possibilities for economic gain drew European rulers to the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries. The potential rewards of successful expeditions had, for the first time, proved to outweigh the risks.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do we call land that is owned & controlled by another country?

Native people

settlement

Colony

nation

Answer explanation

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There really aren't any colonies any more but back in the day, all of the Americas were claimed by a European nation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the first successful British colony in North America (that helped create the British claim)?

Roanoke, Virginia

Jamestown, Virginia

Plymouth Rock, Mass

New York, New York

Answer explanation

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Jamestown was established in 1703 and if Great Britain had not succeeded at Jamestown, it might be the Spanish who controlled North America since they already established the first city in St. Augustine, Florida

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For about 150 years, the USA was once a colony of...

Spain

Mexico

France

Great Britain

Answer explanation

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The British or English established 13 colonies and in general the colonists were happy with this system until the French & Indian War in 1760's.

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