U.S. History Pre-Test....sort of

How many continents are there?

• five

• six

• seven

• eight

How many oceans are there in the world?

• one

• three

• four

• five

Which of the following was a main cause of English settlement in the thirteen colonies?

• to be free from harsh rule in England

• to be free from English taxation

• to gain religious freedom and a chance for a better life

• to obtain the right to vote

Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in _________.

• 1375

• 1476

• 1492

• 1596

What was an important reason that the Pilgrims decided to settle in America?

• to get a better education

  to secure religious freedom

• to trade with the Indians

• to find gold

• to secure religious freedom

What was the name of the boat the Pilgrims sailed on?

• Titanic

• Queen Mary

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

What was the first successful and permanent English settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Charleston

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

When was the Declaration of Independence written and signed?

• 1609

• 1620

• 1776

• 1789

On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 2nd

• July 4th

• July 9th

• August 2nd

Which of the following was one of the main concepts stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• Right to vote

• Equal employment opportunity

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Right to a speedy trial