Common USH TOTD: Unit 1

Which of the following was a primary reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony in 1607?

• To find a northwest passage to Asia

• To establish a base for trading with Native Americans

• To seek religious freedom

• To search for gold and other riches

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the economic activities in the New England colonies?

• Large-scale plantation farming

• Shipbuilding, fishing, and small-scale farming

• Mining and fur trading

• Tobacco and rice cultivation

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How did the geography of the Southern colonies influence their economic development?

• The rocky soil led to a focus on shipbuilding and fishing

• The fertile land and warm climate were ideal for plantation agriculture

• The mountainous terrain encouraged mining and fur trading

• The harsh winters limited agricultural production

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Which of the following statements best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It established the first written constitution in the American colonies

• It created a formal alliance between the Pilgrims and Native Americans

• It was an early form of self-government and majority rule

• It outlined the rights of indentured servants in the colonies

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What was the primary purpose of the Navigation Acts passed by the British Parliament in the 17th century?

• To promote free trade among the colonies

• To restrict colonial trade to benefit England

• To establish a uniform currency in the colonies

• To protect the colonies from foreign invasion

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept