Colonial America

What was the main reason for the establishment of Jamestown colony?

• To escape political persecution

• To find gold and other valuable resources

• To establish a base for religious freedom

• To create a trading post with the Native Americans

Which two European countries were the main colonizers in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• Netherlands and Germany

• Sweden and Denmark

Which colonial region was known for its large-scale farming and reliance on slave labor?

• New England

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

• Middle Colonies

What was the main cause of the First Great Awakening?

• Economic hardships faced by the colonists

• Religious tensions between different denominations

• Conflicts with Native American tribes

• Political unrest in the colonies

Match the following

• The Sugar Act

• An act that placed taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies.

• The Townshend Act

• A series of measures that taxed goods imported to the colonies like glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.

• The Intolerable Acts

• First internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British government.

• The Stamp Act

• A series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea party.

Match the following

• French Colonization

• Primarily interested in establishing trading posts for the fur trade.

• British Colonization

• The first permanent English settlement in North America, known for its strong economic focus.

• Plymouth

• Established by Pilgrims, it was known for its focus on religious freedom.

• Jamestown

• Focus on establishing settlements for economic gain, such as for trade and to create more markets.

Compare and contrast the strategies used by the British and French during their colonization efforts. Select the two correct answers.

• Neither British nor French sought to establish settlements

• British focused on trade, while French sought to establish settlements

• French focused on trade, while British sought to establish settlements

• Both British and French sought to establish settlements

• Both British and French focused on trade

Analyze the differences between the Jamestown & Plymouth colonies in terms of their settlement and development.

• Neither colonies were primarily economic ventures

• Plymouth was primarily an economic venture, while Jamestown was settled by religious separatists

• Both colonies were primarily economic ventures

• Both colonies were settled by religious separatists

• Jamestown was primarily an economic venture, while Plymouth was settled by religious separatists

Explain the effects of the French & Indian War on the relationship between the British and the American colonies. Select the two correct answers.

• The end of the war marked the start of American independence

• The war ended the relationship between the British and the colonies

• Increased British debt led to new taxes on the colonies

• The war strengthened the relationship between the British and the colonies

• The war had no significant impact on the relationship

Evaluate the impact of The Intolerable Acts on the American colonies. Select the two correct answers.

• The Acts led to the formation of the First Continental Congress

• The Acts had no significant impact on the colonies

• The Acts led to the dissolution of the First Continental Congress

• The Acts led to decreased tension between the colonies and Britain

• The Acts led to increased tension between the colonies and Britain