Exploration and Colonization Practice Questions

Exploration and Colonization Practice Questions

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Exploration and Colonization Practice Questions

Exploration and Colonization Practice Questions

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect."

Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.

The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

To reduce overpopulation in Europe

To create communities founded on religious tolerance

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

To create joint ventures with other European powers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?

Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources

Proximity to flooding rivers limited development

Natural harbors provided access to markets

Extreme climates limited productive activity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It limited the power of future colonial governments

It weakened the influence of religion in government

It established a form of self-government based on a social contract

It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which of the following completes the sentence above?

limited property ownership to church members

extended voting rights beyond church members

restricted trade with neighboring colonies

asked the king to appoint a governor for the colony

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to

the eventual adoption of the U.S. Constitution

the formation of a government controlled by religious officials

the creation of a national system of checks and balances

the establishment of the principle of religious freedom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

Created a general council to manage the colonies

Experienced strict control by Parliament

Established their own representative institutions

Appointed governors who reported to the King

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