MVHS U.S. History Unit 1 Test Review

{SSUH.C.30.a} Which of the following statements describes how mercantilism encouraged the development of the American Colonies?

• Mercantilists advised that the American Colonies would promote favorable terms of trade for England

• Mercantilists believed that the American Colonies increased security during times of war

• Mercantilists argued that European rulers should spread Christianity to the American Colonies

• Mercantilists believed that countries with colonies would be less likely to engage in war

Answer explanation

Mercantilists believed that the American Colonies would enhance trade for England, ensuring a favorable balance of trade by providing raw materials and markets for English goods, which was central to mercantilist theory.

{SSUH.C.30.c and SSUH.C.30.b} Use the chart to answer the question(s). Which of the following options BEST completes the chart (choose two)?

• To increase the security of other American Colonies

• To escape religious persecution taking place in England and worship freely

• To provide land for persecuted Buddhists in the Middle East

• To make profits and provide land for debtors

• To produce wealth for Spain

Answer explanation

The correct choices highlight key motivations for colonization: escaping religious persecution in England and providing land for debtors, which were significant reasons for establishing American colonies.

{SSUH.C.30.c} Which of the following colonial regions did the Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire Colonies belong to?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies (Middle Colonies)

• Southern Colonies

• Spanish Colonies

Answer explanation

The Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire Colonies are all part of the New England Colonies, known for their Puritan roots and distinct cultural identity.

{SSUH.C.31.c} Which of the following options is true regarding the Virginia House of Burgesses?

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was a place where Puritan leaders lived

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was a place where the governor of Georgia lived

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was a place where the British Parliament would meet

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was a place where the elected governing body in Virginia would meet

Answer explanation

The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislative assembly in the American colonies, where representatives met to govern Virginia, making the correct choice about its function as an elected governing body.

{SSUH.C.31.d} Use the excerpt to answer the question(s).

“Now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day where in Christ has thrown the door of mercy open… you need to consider yourselves, and awaken thoroughly out of sleep…”

—Jonathan Edwards, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” 1741

Which of the following vocabulary terms is MOST CLOSELY associated to the excerpt?

• Mercantilism

• First Great Awakening (Evangelical Revival)

• Trans-Atlantic Trade (Triangular Trade)

• Salem Witch Trials

Answer explanation

The excerpt reflects themes of revival and spiritual awakening, which are central to the First Great Awakening. Jonathan Edwards was a key figure in this movement, emphasizing the need for personal reflection and repentance.

{SSUH.C.30.d} Use the list to answer the question(s).

• Established primarily for trade,

• Compensated American Indians for their land,

• Chiefly exported corn and wheat

Which of the following options would BEST serve as a title for the list?

• New England Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies (Middle Colonies)

• Southern Colonies

• Spanish Colonies

Answer explanation

The list describes characteristics of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies, which were known for trade, land compensation to American Indians, and exporting crops like corn and wheat, making this the best title.

{SSUH.C.31.d} Which of the following options was an effect of the First Great Awakening (Evangelical Revival) on the American Colonies?

• Colonists felt a need to import more enslaved laborers

• Colonists felt greater loyalty to the Anglican Church (Church of England)

• Colonists felt a greater sense of political and religious unity with one another

• Colonists felt more willing to obey the laws of England

Answer explanation

The First Great Awakening fostered a sense of shared experience among colonists, leading to increased political and religious unity. This movement encouraged diverse groups to come together, challenging established authorities.

{SSUH.C.31.b} Use the map to answer the question(s). Based on the map, which of the following options is MOST LIKELY true?

• Foods, such as okra, watermelon, yams (sweet potatoes), rice, and even grits e.g., foodways have been attributed to the cultural blending of Africans and Europeans in the American Colonies

• The cultural blending of Africans and Europeans in the American Colonies led to the creation of blended language patterns such as Creole in Louisiana and Gullah in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

• Over time, traces of Africanism found their way into the styles of homes and buildings being constructed in the American Colonies

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All options reflect the cultural blending of Africans and Europeans in the American Colonies, including foodways, language patterns, and architectural styles, making 'All of the above' the most accurate choice.

{SSUH.C.31.c} Which of the following options was an important consequence of Salutary Neglect?

• England strictly enforced the Navigation Acts

• England increased taxes on the colonists

• French merchants took over Jamestown, Virginia in 1619

• Colonists became accustomed to self-governance

Answer explanation

Salutary Neglect allowed colonists to manage their own affairs, leading them to become accustomed to self-governance. This laid the groundwork for future demands for independence and self-rule.

{SSUH.C.30.b} Which of the following statements describes how England sought to protect the Southern Carolina Colony from the Spanish threat in Florida?

• England attacked and took control of Florida

• Georgia was created as a military base to separate the colonists in South Carolina and the Portuguese in Florida

• The colonists and the American Indians formed an alliance and created forts to defend the borders

• Georgia was created as a buffer zone between the colonists in South Carolina and the Spanish in Florida

Answer explanation

Georgia was established as a buffer zone to protect South Carolina from Spanish Florida, preventing direct conflict and providing a strategic military presence.