Unit 1 Test Review

Why did British colonists establish colonies along the East Coast of the United States?

• Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean facilitated trade.

• Climate was more favorable compared to the West Coast.

• The West Coast was already densely populated.

• The East Coast had more mineral resources.

Which ocean was closest to the original 13 British Colonies?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What was an important reason for the British colonies to be next to the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Atlantic Ocean provided fresh drinking water.

• The ocean was vital for trade and economic prosperity.

• The waters were suitable for cultivating rice.

• It was necessary for the colonies' territorial expansion.

Why might South Carolina have found it easier to establish farmlands compared to Massachusetts?

• It had more rivers for irrigation.

• It was closer to trade routes.

• Its climate was cooler.

• Fertile and moist soil suitable for agriculture.

What geographical feature is common to all three colonial regions?

• Deserts

• Glaciers

• Rivers

• Volcanic plains

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

• July 4, 1776

• July 14, 1776

• July 4, 1786

• June 4, 1776

Which document announced that American colonies were at war with Great Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following is considered an unalienable right?

• Freedom of Speech

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Right to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Religion

Who is believed to have influenced the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence regarding government deriving just powers from the consent of the governed?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

What does the Declaration of Independence state people have the right to do when their government becomes destructive to their rights?

• Elect a new leader

• Ignore the government

• Write a petition

• Alter or abolish it