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Midterm Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following were negative effects of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

The spread of disease killed millions of indigenous people in the Americas.

b)

Agriculture spread to more regions.

c)

Failure to enslave Native Americans led to the Atlantic slave trade which lasted 300 years

d)

Europeans established global trade networks that brought maize to Europe, chili peppers to India, and wheat to the Americas.

2.

Europeans turned to African slaves after Native Americans died off from diseases like small pox, measles, and malaria.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What was the journey from Africa to the New world called?

a)

Old Passage

b)

New Passage

c)

Middle Passage

d)

Slave Passage

4.

According to this map, most African slaves were brought to

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

5.

Which of these events happened first?

a)

Europeans traded manufactured goods with African rulers who captured slaves and sold them to Europeans

b)

Europeans tried to enslave Native Americans, but many died from Old world diseases

c)

Slaves were transported to the New World to work on plantations (huge farms)

6.
The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of ____________ between the Old World and the New World.
a)
men and ships for exploring
b)
money for items
c)
products, ideas, plants, animals and diseases
d)
buying goods from Africa
7.

What happened to the population of many indigenous Americans due to Europe's invasion and colonization of Latin America?

a)

The population decreased significantly due to diseases and warfare

b)

The population increased significantly due to diseases and warfare

c)

The population didn't change much

d)

The population increased significantly due to the new crops and animals

8.

What does indigenous mean?

a)

the native people of a given place

b)

the people who colonize a new place

9.

What is an export?

a)

the sending of goods to another country

b)

the receiving of good fro another country

c)

using goods from another country

d)

bringing tobacco into the colonies

10.

Enslaved people were brought to the New World (The Americas) to work on _________

a)

Plantations to cultivate natural resources

b)

Factories to produce finished products

c)

building ships for trade

d)

becoming traders of furs

11.

The __________ colonies' economy depended on slave labor.

a)

New England

b)

Southern

c)

Middle

12.

Mercantilism was...

a)

selling finished products to a colony

b)

Trading with the french and Spanish to help make an empire rich

c)

Had nothing to do with trade

d)

Taking natural resources from the colonies to fund an empire

13.

What items were exported from the Americas during the Triangular Trade?

a)

Finished products like textiles, rum, and manufactured goods

b)

African Slaves

c)

Raw goods like tobacco, sugar cane, and cotton

d)

Roman Catholic Missionaries

14.

What was the major export from Africa during the Triangular Trade?

a)

Raw Goods like cotton and sugar cane

b)

Enslaved people

c)

Finished products like textiles and rum

d)

Roman Catholic Missionaries

15.
What is a colony?
a)
A country that controls another country.
b)
Land controlled by another country.
c)
Land with tons of natural resources.
d)
A nickname for a part of the human body.
16.
An indentured servant is...
a)
a person who works in the colonies.
b)
a person who works for someone for 4-7 years.
c)
a poor person in England during the 1600s.
d)
someone who owned land in America.
17.

Why did the English settle Jamestown?

a)

To drive the Spanish out of the area

b)

To drive the French out of the area

c)

To trade with Native Americans

d)

To make a profit to compete with other European countries

18.

For what reason did the colonists settle in Plymouth?

a)

To trade with Native Americans

b)

To make a profit

c)

To seek religious freedom

d)

To drive the French out of the area

19.

When the contract ended for an indentured servant, the indentured servant ___.

a)

becomes a slave

b)

must return to Europe

c)

is free to do what he wants

d)

must work without pay for an additional 4 years.

e)

gets a plot of land and some tools if that is part of the contract

20.
Debtors owed large amounts of ______.
a)
Money
b)
Gold
c)
Wheat
d)
Water
21.

Mistreatment of an individual or group of individuals as a response to their religious beliefs.

a)

Contentment

b)

Possessed

c)

Persecution

22.

This word means relating to money

a)

Social

b)

Civics

c)

Economic

23.

This word means people interacting with each other

a)

Social

b)

Civics

c)

Economics

24.

This word means relating to government, laws, and rights

a)

Social

b)

Political

c)

Economics

25.
What is an import?
a)
Sending goods out of a country
b)
No goods
c)
All goods
d)
Receiving goods into a country
26.
Which statement provides the BEST description of how mercantilism functioned in the early English colonies?
a)
The geography of England made it difficult to produce agricultural goods like cotton, tobacco, fruit, and spices.
b)
The policy appealed to England's upper class citizens because it eased overpopulation and reduced poverty and crime.
c)
Mercantilism was a trade policy based on the idea that a country should sell more to other countries than it buys from them.
d)
The English colonies were used as a source of food crops, tobacco, and raw materials for England; the colonies also served as a valuable market for English goods.
27.

Which of the following statements are true about indentured servitude and slave labor?

a)

Indentured servants had a set time they worked, while slavery lasted a person's whole life

b)

Indentured servants came from Africa only, while slave labor was found in the Americas

c)

Indentured servants gave their consent to work for someone, while enslaved people were forced into it

d)

Indentured servants had rights, while enslaved people did not

28.

Which of the following were positive effects of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

New foods helped people become healthier and populations increase

b)

Knowledge, culture, and religion were shared

c)

European countries colonized the Americas and funded their empires

d)

Disease was shared and led to the death of many people who did not have immunity

29.

Cash crops, such as tobacco and rice, were grown primarily in this region:

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

30.

Which of the following are true of colonial legislative bodies?

a)

Colonies were under the authority of the British government

b)

Distance allowed colonists to govern themselves as long as they stayed within the boundaries of English law

c)

White, landowning males of age could vote for representatives

d)

The British government left the colonies alone to govern themselves as long as they were earning money through mercantilism

31.

Who is responsible for your education, choices, actions?

a)

Me

b)

My teachers

c)

My parents

d)

My principals

32.

This law restricted colonists from moving past the Appalachian Mountains because Native Americans were attacking English settlers.

a)

The Townshend Acts

b)

The Intolerable Acts

c)

The Proclamation of 1763

d)

The Declaratory Act

33.

This law placed a tax on all printed material in the colonies including wills, contracts, newspapers, and playing cards.

a)

The Declaratory Act

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Intolerable Acts

d)

The Coercive Acts

34.

This act stated colonists must be responsible for housing and provisions for British soldiers.

a)

The Quebec Act

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Declaratory Act

d)

The Quartering Act

35.

These acts placed a tax only on imported goods like paper, glass, tea, and lead.

a)

The Intolerable Acts

b)

The Coercive Acts

c)

The Townshend Acts

d)

Writs of Assistance

36.

What was the COLONIAL name for the acts that closed Boston Harbor, banned town meetings, and other harsh penalties following the Boston Tea Party protest?

a)

The Coercive Acts

b)

The Townshend Acts

c)

The Intolerable Acts

d)

The Proclamation of 1763

37.
Which answer best explains what the image means? (its message)
a)
The British colonies are like sneaky snakes and should be cut up and destroyed.
b)
This image warns British colonist they must unite together to defeat the French, or die from the French.
c)
The British colonies were actually divided into 10 different sections.
d)
This is how parts of a snake are labeled. 
38.
Which answer best describes the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
It was a treaty that determined which European country owned which parts of North America after the French and Indian War.
b)
It was a plan to unite the 13 British Colonies as one to defeat the French for the Ohio River Valley.
c)
It was an imaginary boundary along the Appalachian Mountains that prevented colonist from westward expansion.
39.

Militia means....

a)

taking no side

b)

a military force made up of ordinary citizens

c)

a group of Native American nations in eastern North America joined together under one general government

d)

partnership

40.

Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?

a)

The colonists were wealthier than most British citizens.

b)

Britain needed money to pay their debt from the French and Indian War.

c)

The British wanted to punish the colonists for rebelling against the Proclamation.

d)

Britain needed money to protect the colonists from the French.

41.
Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act?
a)
“The rights of Englishmen”
b)
“Give me liberty or give me death”
c)
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
d)
“No taxation without representation“
42.

(usually biased) Ideas and information designed to help or harm a cause

a)

Propaganda

b)

Debate

c)

Newspaper

d)

Political Cartoons

43.

This rendering of the events on March 5, 1770 is considered ____________ by some because it is biased and only shows one perception of the Boston Massacre.

a)

propaganda

b)

historical

c)

fallacy

d)

fact

44.

Which well-known Patriot represented the British soldiers in a trial after the Boston Massacre because he wanted to prove that even a British soldier could get a fair trial in America.

a)

Sam Adams

b)

John Hancock

c)

Paul Revere

d)

John Adams

45.
When people refused to buy certain goods:
a)
Boycott
b)
Repeal
c)
Monopoly
d)
Bias
46.
To end, or get rid of:
a)
Boycott
b)
Repeal
c)
Monopoly
d)
Bias
47.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
48.
What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
b)
Life, liberty, and property
c)
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d)
Voting, rebelling, and health
49.

What is the connection between natural rights and government?

a)

government is meant to provide services

b)

people have the right to alter government

c)

people have certain unalienable rights

d)

government is meant to protect peoples' natural rights

50.

The men who signed the Declaration knew that it was a dangerous thing to do. If the war was lost they could be tried for treason. What is treason?

a)

helping your country win a battle

b)

disagreeing with your king

c)

betraying your country

51.
Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?
a)
“The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”
b)
“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”
c)
“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”
d)
“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”
52.
Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment.  His name was...?
a)
William Penn
b)
Roger Sherman
c)
John Locke
d)
Robert Livingston
53.
The Declaration states that all men are created ___________.
a)
Just
b)
Equal
c)
the same
d)
Free
54.
According to the Declaration,  what causes a government to be just? 
a)
powerful institutions
b)
a Bill of Rights 
c)
ease of altering 
d)
Consent of the people being governed
55.

What are unalienable rights?

a)

Rights that government cannot take away

b)

Rights that government takes away

c)

rights for aliens

d)

Government is needed to promote equality

56.

Why were the colonists being taxed so heavily?

a)

To pay for the French and Indian War

b)

Because the King felt like it

c)

Because they wanted a revolution

d)

They owed a lot of money to China

57.

Money charged by a government to provide services for its citizens

a)

Parliament

b)

debt

c)

repeal

d)

Taxes

58.

The phrase "No Taxation without Representation" was shouted by colonist who felt what?

a)

They needed a tax collector

b)

That they had no colonial representatives in Parliament

c)

That they wanted their tax check

d)

That Parliament had heard them

59.
How are natural rights different from other rights?
a)
People are born with natural rights.
b)
People can choose to vote for natural rights.
c)
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
d)
Natural rights come from the government.
60.

Tyranny means

a)

fairness and equality

b)

cruel or oppressive rule

c)

committing treason

61.

Parliament:

a)

England's law-making body

b)

Trials by jury

c)

A court system

d)

A powerful military

62.

Which statements described life in the colonies?

a)

Higher literacy rates

b)

More religious and ethnic diversity

c)

Larger middle class

d)

Highest taxes in the world

63.

An abundance of land in the colonies led to land being cheaper so more people could purchase it. This then led to...

a)

colonists earning money and moving up the social classes (social mobility)

b)

more landowners participating in government through voting

c)

England getting angry and demanding colonists stop harvesting natural resources

d)

slavery decreasing

64.
Which word means a person in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to become independent from Great Britain?
a)
loyalist
b)
patriot
c)
neutral
d)
tory
65.
Which word means a person in the American colonies who opposed independence and wanted the colonies to remain under the control of the king and Great Britain?
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
d)
Colonist
66.
Which word means not taking sides or supporting either side?
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
d)
Colonist
67.

Convention of delegates called together from the 13 Colonies, became the governing body of America during the American Revolution.

a)

Sons of Liberty

b)

Continental Congress

c)

Minutemen

d)

Patriots

68.

Legal document that enabled officers to search homes and warehouses for goods that might be smuggled.

a)

Writs of Assistance

b)

Petition

c)

Propaganda

d)

Privateer

69.

Group of "rebel" colonists led by Samuel Adams who terrorized British tax collectors, hung effigies, and promoted rebellion against British occupation

a)

Sons of Liberty

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Propaganda

d)

Paul Revere

70.

During the American Revolution, George Washington...

a)

was a loyalist

b)

participated in the Boston Tea Party

c)

was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

d)

wrote the Declaration of Independence

71.

An Act passed in British Parliament

a)

is a part in a play

b)

can not be enforced in the colonies

c)

is unlawful

d)

is a law

72.

Which is a peaceful colonial protest?

a)

Boycott

b)

Tar and feathering

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Burning of British warship

73.

Why were boycotts so effective?

a)

They are peaceful (non-violent)

b)

They hurt merchants financially who then pressured Parliament to repeal the acts

c)

Both women and men participated in this form of protest

d)

Boycotts were not effective

74.

Something written or created during the time period or by someone who experienced the event firsthand.

a)

Primary Source

b)

Secondary Source

75.

Something written or created after the time period or by someone who did not experience the event firsthand

a)

Primary source

b)

Secondary source

76.
The Sons of Liberty had a popular phrase:
"No Taxation without Representation."
What does this mean?
a)
To be taxed by a government without having any say  
b)
To represent officials who collect taxes from its citizens
c)
To be taxed by a representative of the government  
d)
To be taxed by a government that represents your views
77.

fighters who work in small groups to carry out ambush attacks

a)

guerilla

b)

civilian

c)

privateer

d)

cavalry

78.

A professional army of 50,000 well trained troops,

30,000 Hessian mercenaries,

and a steady supply of food, uniforms, weapons, and ammunition

are all examples of...

a)

American strengths

b)

American weaknesses

c)

British strengths

d)

British weaknesses

79.

Long supply line made it hard to plan and to send troops and supplies,

lack of support from the British people,

and poor leadership

are all examples of...

a)

American strengths

b)

American weaknesses

c)

British strengths

d)

British weaknesses

80.

Patriotism of colonists willing to give their lives to defend their liberty and their homes,

help from France,

and a commander who inspired courage and confidence

are all examples of...

a)

American strengths

b)

American weaknesses

c)

British strengths

d)

British weaknesses

81.

Poorly trained soldiers,

a lack of weapons and ammunition,

and food and clothing shortages,

are all examples of...

a)

American strengths

b)

American weaknesses

c)

British strengths

d)

British weaknesses

82.

3,000 miles away from home

a)

British strength

b)

British weakness

c)

American weakness

d)

American strength

83.

hired mercenaries

a)

American strength

b)

American weakness

c)

British strength

d)

British weakness

84.

familiar with the geography/terrain (had a "home field advantage")

a)

British strength

b)

British weakness

c)

American weakness

d)

American strength

85.

inexperienced soldiers

a)

British strength

b)

British weakness

c)

American strength

d)

American weakness

86.

little money for the war

a)

American strength

b)

American weakness

c)

British strength

d)

British weakness

87.

powerful Navy

a)

British weakness

b)

British strength

c)

American weakness

d)

American strength

88.

more soldiers

a)

British weakness

b)

American weakness

c)

British strength

d)

American strength

89.

professional soldiers

a)

British strength

b)

American strength

c)

British weakness

d)

American weakness

90.

one year enlistment

a)

American Strength

b)

American Weakness

c)

British Strength

d)

British Weakness

91.

Americans declared independence from England in

a)

1607

b)

1776

c)

1763

d)

1783

92.

This treaty OFFICIALLY gives colonists independence from Great Britain.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Treaty of Paris 1783

c)

Yorktown

d)

2nd Continental Congress

93.
Another provision of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was that Britain recognized what nation?
a)
The United States
b)
Mexico
c)
Canada
d)
Australia
94.
Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the western border of the United States became the--
a)
Rio Grande
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Mississippi River
d)
Appalachian Mountains
95.

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the northern border of the United States became --

a)

Canada

b)

Spain

c)

Florida

d)

Appalachian Mountains

96.

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the southern border of the United States became --

a)

Canada (owned by the British)

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Florida (owned by Spain)

d)

Louisiana Territory (owned by the French and Spanish)

97.

Women performed which of the following tasks during the American Revolution?

a)

disguising themselves as men and fighting

b)

Supplying the troops with food and clothing

c)

protesting nonviolently by boycotting British goods

d)

Tending to wounded soldiers

98.

How were Native Americans affected by the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

a)

The new boundaries of America were redrawn without regard for their land.

b)

Many indigenous tribes that allied with the Americans got their land back.

c)

Large tracts of land were set aside for Natives in New England.

d)

It required them to pay debt they owed to the British soldiers.

99.

Who is going to do well on this test?

a)

Me!

b)

I am!

c)

I will!

100.

"What can I do to bring up my grade?"


-Students, two weeks before the marking period ends

a)

Study a little bit each day

b)

Complete all my work

c)

Pay attention in class

d)

Re-read my notes

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