US Topic 2 Colonization Test

Which colony was the first permanent English colony in North America?

• Roanoke
• Jamestown
• Quebec
• Plymouth

This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to

• the establishment of the principle of religious freedom.
• the eventual adoption of the US Constitution.
• the formation of a matriarchal society.
• the creation of a national system of checks and balances.

English colonization was driven or encouraged by the desire of: free or cheap land, political freedom, adventure, and ______________.

• famine in England
• slavery
• exploit Indian labor
• religious freedom

Which colonial region that we studied had the best soil and climate for large scale agriculture?

• West Indian colonies
• New England colonies
• Middle French colonies
• Southern colonies

What was the primary cause of economic differences among the colonies in North America?

• Religion
• Geography
• Nationality
• Tradition

On the Triangular Trade Routes, which of the following was carried from the West Indies to the 13 colonies? There are three correct answers. Be sure to mark all three.

• sugar
• molasses
• captive Africans
• timber
• turkeys

What feature of self government does this charter establish?

• direct democracy
• separation of powers
• an elected legislature
• checks and balances

Due to these reasons, the American Colonist ​ (a)  

• experience strict control by Spanish Parliament
• created a general council to manage all colonies
• appointed mayors who reported to the King
• established their own representative institutions

Which statement is true based on the map and chart?

• Most slaves were taken to North America.
• Most slaves were taken to the Caribbean.
• Slaves from Brazil were taken to Africa.
• Most slaves were taken from Eastern Africa.

Which colony was created as a military barrier to Spanish settlements?

• Virginia
• Maryland
• South Carolina
• Georgia