Early America Through the Founding of the New Nation

A significant consequence of the explorations and settlements of the English in the American colonies was (a)  

• Peaceful coexistence with Native Am
• Large-scale immigration from France
• Violent conflicts with Native Ameri
• Immediate abolition of slavery

Where were the first Africans forcibly brought to in 1619?

• New York

• Old Point Comfort, Virginia

• Boston

• Charleston

What was the basis of New England’s colonial society?

• Military strength

• Religious standing

• Economic wealth

• Political alliances

Which colony was founded by dissenters fleeing persecution by Puritans in Massachusetts?

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

• New York

• Pennsylvania

Match the following characteristics with the correct description of the middle colonies.

• Characteristic of the middle colonies

• Home to multiple religious groups

• Characteristic of Maryland

• Strict religious uniformity

• Characteristic of New England colonies

• Exclusive to Puritans

• Characteristic of colonies with a single dominant religion

• Predominantly Catholic

The intent behind the establishment of Maryland was to (a)   .

• To serve as a trading hub
• To be a haven for Catholics
• To expand British military presence
• To create a new agricultural colony

What was the Great Awakening?

• A political movement for independence

• A religious movement that swept through Europe and the colonies

• A military campaign against the British

• A cultural exchange between Europe and America

The first meeting of a representative government in Virginia occurred in (a)   .

• 1607
• 1619
• 1620
• 1635

What was a result of the French and Indian War?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Paris, 1763

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Utrecht

What was one of the causes of the American Revolution related to British policy?

• The introduction of the Navigation Acts

• The imposition of the Sugar Act and Stamp Act

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The establishment of the East India Company