American History and Ideals Quiz

Which idea was the main reason the Pilgrims came to America?

• Opportunity (a chance to improve)

• Liberty (freedom)

• Greed (desire for money)

• Equality (fairness)

What was the biggest problem with the idea 'all men are created equal' in early America?

• Not everyone was given the chance to get a good job.

• The government was not organized well enough.

• Many people, like enslaved people and women, were not treated as equals.

• People from different countries were not welcome.

Which 'Big Idea' is the 'American Dream' most related to?

• Opportunity

• Liberty

• Religion

• Equality

What was the main reason Richard Hakluyt wanted England to start colonies?

• To make England richer and more powerful.

• To find a new home for persecuted people.

• To give poor people a chance to own land.

• To find a place to grow food for England.

What was the main difference between the motivations of the Pilgrims and those who wanted to make England more powerful?

• The Pilgrims wanted religious freedom, while the others wanted money for England.

• The Pilgrims wanted to escape poverty, while the others wanted to find freedom.

• The Pilgrims wanted to find gold, while the others wanted land.

• The Pilgrims wanted land, while the others wanted to escape persecution.

Why did Captain John Smith say America was a place of great opportunity?

• Because a poor person could own land and become rich.

• Because everyone was treated equally.

• Because you could have a lot of political power.

• Because there were high-paying jobs for everyone.

How did the system of indentured servants connect to the idea of Opportunity?

• It was the only way to get a good job.

• It provided a way for poor people to get to America.

• It guaranteed that everyone would have a farm.

• It was a way for people to get an education.

The 13 Colonies had different economies but shared what set of 'Big Ideas'?

• Having liberty, equality, and opportunity.

• Creating a new government separate from the King.

• Growing cash crops and making a lot of money.

• Being the first people to settle in America.

How did the geography of the Southern Colonies affect their economy?

• The fertile soil and warm climate were perfect for large plantations.

• The rocky soil made farming difficult, so they focused on trade.

• The many rivers made them a center for diversity.

• The cold winters forced them to focus on shipbuilding.

Why were the Middle Colonies called the 'Breadbasket Colonies'?

• People there ate more bread than people in other regions.

• They grew a lot of grains, which are used to make bread.

• They were the main place where bread was traded.

• They were the first to grow wheat and corn.