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Colonization of North America Formative Assessment

Authored by Andy Tucker

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8th Grade

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a significant economic motivation for European nations to explore and colonize North America?

To establish a direct trade route to Asia

To find and exploit natural resources

To spread Christianity

To create alliances with Native American tribes

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the primary political motivations for European exploration of North America?

To discover new species of plants and animals

To expand their empires and increase their power

To develop new agricultural techniques

To establish scientific research stations

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European nation established the first permanent settlement in North America, and where was it located? (hint: think about who was most likely the first to colonize N. America)

The English in Jamestown, Virginia

The French in Quebec, Canada

The Spanish in St. Augustine, Florida

The Dutch in New Amsterdam, New York

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the economic motivations of the French differ from those of the Spanish in North America?

The French focused on the fur trade, while the Spanish sought precious metals.

The French aimed to establish large plantations, while the Spanish focused on trade routes.

The French were interested in mining, while the Spanish focused on agriculture.

The French wanted to develop shipbuilding industries, while the Spanish aimed to spread Christianity.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the location of the English colonies in North America during the early period of colonization?

Along the Mississippi River

In the Caribbean islands

Along the Atlantic coast

In the Great Plains

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6.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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This excerpt describes early exploration of the United States.

After the voyages of many early explorers, ​ (a)   rulers sought to claim even more land in North America. They achieved this by establishing ​ (b)   all around North America. The ​ (c)   hoped to find an abundance of gold and convert Native Americans to Christianity. The ​ (d)   hoped to earn money through a popular trade market of selling furs and beaver pelts. Finally, the ​ (e)   arrived to also prosper economically and locate natural resources to send back home. The three countries settled in different locations for different reasons.

Europe's
colonies
Spanish
French
English

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal was native to North America before Europeans arrived?

Llamas

Pigs

Horses

Chickens

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