STAAR Practice #1

What did Spanish-held territory eventually become?

• Maine, New Hampshire, and New York

• Florida, Texas, and California

• Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming

• North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota

What was the primary reason for Spanish exploration?

• To spread religion

• To find gold

• To acquire more land for farming

• To escape religious persecution

Which colonial region had Boston as a major port city?

• Rhode Island

• New England colonies

• Middle colonies

• Southern colonies

Which colony was founded by Puritans/Pilgrims for religious freedom?

• Rhode Island

• New England colonies

• Middle colonies

• Southern colonies

What was the main characteristic of the Middle colonies?

• Rocky soil and cold climate and focused on fishing and shipbuilding

• Mined minerals and precious metals

• rich farmland, moderate climate, grew oats, wheat, grain, and raised livestock

• Hot sun, long growing season, provided slave labor for plantations in the south

Who was the first anti-slavery group?

• Puritans/Pilgrims

• Quakers

• Spanish explorers

• French explorers

What was the main purpose of the Transatlantic Slave Trade in the colonies?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To claim new territory for European powers

• To provide labor for plantations in the south

• To escape religious persecution

What was the main reason for the founding of Southern colonies such as Jamestown, Virginia?

• Seeking religious freedom

• For economic reasons

• To establish a new government

• To escape persecution

Which document is Thomas Jefferson associated with that lists grievances/complaints against King George III?

• Articles of Confederation

• Proclamation of 1763

• Declaration of Independence

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

What was the main reason for the American Revolution according to the concept of 'Consent of governed'?

• Colonists' desire for religious freedom

• British control over colonial trade

• Colonists' permission to pass taxes

• Law prohibiting movement west of Appalachian Mountains