WorksheetsBMS U.S History Quarter 1 Revew
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
The colonists wanted to threaten Britain with destruction, represented by the open pit.
b)
The colonists thought Britain was coming to attack their way of life, represented by the shining city.
c)
The colonists wanted to overthrow the British system of common law, represented by the trampled documents.
d)
The colonists thought British policies were to blame for the coming war, represented by the galloping horse.
2.
Which statement BEST describes the reason that England established Georgia as a colony?
a)
Georgia allowed access to the western frontier for the colonists.
b)
Georgia created a defensive barrier for the other colonies.
c)
Georgia provided natural resources to the other colonies.
d)
Georgia provided a safe religious haven for colonists.
3.
Which statement describes how settlement in the New England colonies differed from the Middle and Southern colonies?
a)
The New England colonies were founded to help debtors.
b)
The New England colonies were founded to make a profit.
c)
The New England colonies were founded to create prisons.
d)
The New England colonies were founded to practice religious freedom.
4.
What is one way that the Southern colonies differed from the Middle and New England colonies?
a)
While the Middle and New England colonists generally lived in villages and towns, the Southern colonists lived in rural settings.
b)
While the Middle and New England colonies generally relied on trade for subsistence, the Southern colonists relied on fishing.
c)
While the Middle and New England colonists generally did not ally with Native Americans, the Southern colonists did.
d)
While the Middle and New England colonists were primarily Protestant, the Southern colonists were primarily Puritan.
5.
Read the following text and answer the question below:The Toleration Act was passed in Maryland in 1649. The Act declared that anyone who would insult another's faith would be fined or whipped and jailed until a public apology was given. Based on this information, how did life in the colony of Maryland compare with that of Massachusetts Bay?
a)
Colonists in Maryland had greater freedom of speech than those in Massachusetts Bay.
b)
Colonists in Maryland had a lower standard of living than those in Massachusetts Bay.
c)
Colonists in Maryland had greater religious liberty than those in Massachusetts Bay.
d)
Colonists in Maryland had a stricter penalty system than those in Massachusetts Bay.
6.
a)
Maryland and Delaware
b)
New York and New Jersey
c)
Massachusetts and Connecticut
d)
North Carolina and South Carolina
7.
How did William Penn impact the political and social development of the colonies?
a)
He developed the mining industry in Pennsylvania, enabling the founding of large cities.
b)
He wrote a constitutional document for Pennsylvania, paving the way for independence.
c)
He instituted freedom of worship in Pennsylvania, guaranteeing the rights of religious minorities.
d)
He adopted the idea of separation of powers for the Pennsylvanian government, inspiring other colonial governments.
8.
a)
The proclamation forced Native American people to move farther to the west.
b)
The proclamation provided Native Americans a safe place to live free of colonial settlers.
c)
The proclamation increased Native American conflicts with British settlers over land west of the colonies.
d)
The proclamation increased Native American conflicts with Spanish settlers over land east of their territory.
9.
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect diplomatic relations between Britain and France?
a)
It led to conflict because France wanted to recover lost colonies from Britain.
b)
It led to unity because France wanted to develop economic relations with Britain.
c)
It led to tension because France was humiliated and sought revenge upon Britain.
d)
It led to cooperation because France was weakened and shared territory with Britain.
10.
Which statement describes one contribution made by Native Americans to colonial American society?
a)
They taught the colonists how to raise animals like chickens and horses.
b)
They taught the colonists how to grow crops like corn and potatoes.
c)
They taught the colonists how to grow crops like wheat and barley.
d)
They taught the colonists how to raise animals like cattle and pigs.
11.
a)
The colonists wanted the power to defend themselves.
b)
The colonists wanted to be represented in the government.
c)
The colonists wanted to control how their taxes were spent.
d)
The colonists wanted the monarchy to provide for their needs.
12.
a)
desire to raise a united colonial army
b)
desire to establish an American republican government
c)
opposition to British aristocratic privileges in government
d)
opposition to maintenance of armies without colonial consent
13.
a)
people who supported French interests
b)
people whose views were undecided
c)
people whose views were peaceful
d)
people who supported Tory ideals
14.
Read the quote from Patrick Henry, then complete the sentence below. I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death. This statement by Patrick Henry helped inspire:
a)
the creation of the free market.
b)
support for the Constitution.
c)
opposition to British rule.
d)
the abolition of slavery.
15.
What was the significance of the Battles of Saratoga?
a)
They led to the formation of alliances against the British.
b)
They resulted in the British signing a peace treaty.
c)
They were the first battles fought by Patriot militias.
d)
They were the first victories for the Patriot forces.
16.
In addition to officially cutting ties with England, what was a main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
to establish the guidelines for creating a new governing body
b)
to provide a public record of reasons for the colonists' actions
c)
to present evidence of public support for establishing a new nation
d)
to explain the democratic principles of the colonists' new government
17.
What was Abigail Adams's most wellknown influence on the principles of the American Revolution?
a)
Adams's writings encouraged the Continental Congress to reject the colonial practice of slavery.
b)
Adams's pamphlets encouraged the Continental Army to object to the colonial practice of drafting soldiers.
c)
Adams's letters encouraged the Continental Congress to remember the Enlightenment principle of women's rights.
d)
Adams's propaganda encouraged the Continental Army to defend the Enlightenment principle of representative government.
18.
Which individual wrote the influential pamphlet Common Sense, which argued for American independence?
a)
James Otis
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Lemuel Haynes
d)
Benjamin Banneker
19.
America’s Founding Fathers created a government based on which Enlightenment values?
a)
liberty, justice, despotism
b)
justice, freedom, scientific thought
c)
liberty, equality, and justice for all
d)
capitalism, justice, and establishing a dictatorship
20.
a)
to call for war against England
b)
to request more soldiers for protection
c)
to state their desire to separate from England
d)
to ask the King to correct problems in the colonies
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