Jamestown Settlers and American History

Dr. Mark Piery, a social studies education professor and test prep expert, guides viewers through practice questions for the Florida teacher certification exam. The video covers topics such as the ratification of the US Constitution, the Navigation Acts, the goals of Jamestown settlers, and the discovery of Florida. It aims to help viewers understand how to approach exam questions and provides additional resources for further preparation.

What is the main purpose of this video?

• To explore the geography of Florida

• To discuss the life of Dr. Mark Piery

• To help viewers prepare for the Florida teacher certification exam

• To provide a detailed history of the United States

How many states were required to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Seven

• Eight

• Ten

• Nine

Which group benefited the most from the Navigation Acts?

• Textile workers

• Spanish explorers

• English merchants

• Colonial businesses

What was a secondary cause of the American Revolution related to the Navigation Acts?

• Decreased British influence

• Increased taxation

• Increased colonial independence

• Increased smuggling

What were the Jamestown settlers hoping to find to repay their investors?

• Gold, silver, and raw materials

• Silver, gold, and diamonds

• Silver, iron, and diamonds

• Gold, diamonds, and raw materials

Who were the 'second sons' among the Jamestown settlers?

• Local Virginia natives

• Younger sons from wealthy families

• Experienced miners

• Primary inheritors of family estates

Who is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Juan Ponce de León

• Christopher Columbus

What was Juan Ponce de León searching for when he discovered Florida?

• A passage to Asia

• A new trade route

• The Lost City of Gold

• The Fountain of Youth

Which explorer is known for conquering the Aztec Empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Juan Ponce de León

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

Which war led to Florida being transferred to Great Britain?

• The Spanish-American War

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The American Revolution