Exploring the Foundations of Colonial America

Which countries initially attempted to claim land in North America?

• Portugal, Spain, and France

• France, Spain, and England

• England, Portugal, and Italy

• Spain, France, and Germany

What marked the beginning of England's efforts to challenge the Spanish Empire?

• The Treaty of London

• Francis Drake's circumnavigation

• The defeat of the Spanish Armada

• The establishment of Jamestown

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in the New World?

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Newfoundland

What were the three regions the 13 colonies were divided into?

• Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf

• New England, Middle, and Southern

• Northern, Central, and Southern

• Eastern, Western, and Central

Which colony had the highest percentage of homes with slaves by 1703?

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• New York

• Virginia

What was the primary reason for the southern colonies' reliance on slavery?

• Lack of labor force

• High demand for cash crops

• Economic competition with the North

• Cultural influence from Europe

Which document played a key role in the Declaration of Independence?

• The Sugar Act

• The Molasses Act

• The transatlantic slave trade

• The Navigation Acts

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts passed in 1651?

• To establish new colonies

• To end the Seven Years War

• To promote free trade

• To curtail trade

Which act imposed a tax on molasses and sugar from non-British colonies?

• The Sugar Act

• The Molasses Act

• The Tea Act

• The Stamp Act