13 Colonies and Road to Revolution - Pretest

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Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island are examples of colonies founded for which of the following reasons? Expand trade, Religious Freedom, Farming, Protection against Spain

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Religious Freedom

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Which region of the colonies was dominated by the strict religious group of the Puritans, that broke from the Church of England? The Puritans were known for intolerance towards other religions, and highly superstitious beliefs, which included witch trials

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New England

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Due to the intense labor of growing such cash crops as rice and tobacco in the Southern colonies, as well as, the need to keep costs low, which of the following occurred as a direct result? Options: Increased development of manufacturing, Increased demand for enslaved labor, Decrease in plantation farming, Increased wages offered for tobacco workers

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Increased demand for enslaved labor

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Which of the following was a reason for people to settle in the 13 colonies?
They hoped to become wealthy,
They were removed as a form of punishment for debt,
They wanted to spread their religious beliefs or worship freely,
All of the above

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All of the above

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The Middle Colonies, Like New York and Pennsylvania, were important to the success of the North American colonies for their production of...

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Wheat

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Which statement correctly describes economic activity in colonial New England? Options: The region's economy was based almost entirely on farming, The region's forests supported a successful shipbuilding industry, The region's location made the fishing and whaling industry nonexistent, The region's location did not allow for imports and exports

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The region's forests supported a successful shipbuilding industry

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With the end of the French and Indian War, England was granted control of much of North America. Which of the following was an effect of the war on England? Creation of debt to pay for the defense of the colonies, Establishment of new colonies west of the Appalachian Mountains, England gained access to Florida from the Spanish, The Sons of Liberty formed in response to the peace agreement

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Creation of debt to pay for the defense of the colonies

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What were the terms of the Stamp Act?

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Virtually all printed paper materials sold were subject to taxation.

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The Proclamation of 1763, which was passed as a result of the French and Indian War, and was meant to help lower defense costs, prevented colonists from doing which of the following? Buying tea from other countries outside of England, Paying taxes, Removing soldiers from their homes.

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Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

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"No parts of England's colonies can be taxed without their consent... every part has a right to be represented." What colonist argument against the Sugar Act does this quotation support?

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That colonists should have a voice in government