WorksheetsNorth American Settlement and American Revolution Content Socastee Elem.
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did the British begin taxing the colonists?
a)
Tea Act
b)
Stamp Act
c)
Slave Revolts
d)
French and Indian War
2.
The Sons of Liberty feared that the cheap tea for the East India Company would work against their boycott. What did they do to "fix" the problem?
a)
They sent a petition to the king
b)
The colonists had no response to the king
c)
They began to import goods from other countries
d)
They boarded the British ship and threw the tea overboard
3.
What did the colonists want to tell Britain in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
The colonists felt that Britain was not protecting their rights
b)
The colonists felt that Britain was protecting their rights
c)
The colonists appreciated "Taxation without representation"
d)
The colonists felt that Britain was not establishing enough rules
4.
"They are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." What is the importance of this statement?
a)
All men and women should be treated equally
b)
The only purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
c)
People are born with rights, not given rights by the government
d)
People are not born with rights, and only the government can give people their rights
5.
The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases is known as:
a)
Arrows Exchange
b)
Columbian Exchange
c)
Triangular Trade Exchange
d)
Northwest Passage Exchange
6.
Why did the increase in demand for African slaves occur?
a)
Many Native Americans died from diseases
b)
Many European settlers dies from poor diet
c)
Many European settlers introduced live stock to the New World
d)
Many Native Americans began exploring new lands
7.
In the mid-1700s, New Mexico and Florida were controlled by which country?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Southern colonies
d)
New England colonies
8.
The Mississippi River area belonged to which country?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Portugal
9.
What was the main economic activity of the New England colonies?
a)
grains
b)
lumber and ship building
c)
fur trade with Native Americans
d)
cash crops
10.
How were indentured servants and slaves different?
a)
an indentured servant was unable to sign a contract
b)
and indentured servant was forced to work on plantations
c)
an indentured servant was unable to own land at any time in their life
d)
an indentured servant could gain their freedom after they served their contracted time
11.
Which best explains the Middle Passage?
a)
The most difficult part of the journey for African Slaves coming into the colonies
b)
The slaves were served first class meals and had separate rooms for comfort
c)
The captain of the slave ship made sure all slaves were comfortable and happy
d)
Even though the trip was difficult the slaves were able to survive the journey
12.
Why did white plantation owners implement slave codes?
a)
to monitor and regulate the behavior of the slaves
b)
to make it easier to trade slaves
c)
to help plantation owners and slaves get along better
d)
to create a sense of cooperation between slaves and their owners
13.
What is not an influence of African American culture in the New World?
a)
new medicine
b)
Gullah language
c)
raising livestock
d)
cooking techniques
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