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1. Foundations

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which colonies did the plantation system develop?

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

d)

Western colonies

2.

Following the French & Indian War, King George issued a _________ forbidding colonists from settling in lands won from France.

a)

boycott

b)

Declaratory Act

c)

duty

d)

proclamation

3.

In a representative democracy....

a)

all free men over 18 are considered citizens.

b)

monarchs have absolute rule over the people.

c)

a monarch represents the people.

d)

people choose leaders to govern for them.

4.

Which region was known for being the first to promote public education?

a)

New England colonies

b)

Middle colonies

c)

Southern colonies

d)

Western region

5.

The colonists responded to the Stamp Act by...

a)

boycotting British goods.

b)

boycotting stamps.

c)

purchasing enough stamps to create a shortage.

d)

taxing British goods

6.

The Coercive or "Intolerable" Acts of 1774 included the...

a)

Sugar Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Tea Act

d)

Quartering Act

7.

Those that emigrated from Europe seeking economic opportunities generally ended up in the _______ region.

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

d)

Western

8.

Those that emigrated from Europe for religious freedoms generally ended up in the _______ region.

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

d)

Western

9.

One purpose of the FIRST continental congress was...

a)

to ask King George to respect the colonists' rights as British citizens

b)

to declare the colonies' independence from Britain.

c)

to declare war on Britain.

d)

to pass laws concerning the colonies, organize protests & arms.

10.

The SECOND continental congress was a colonist reaction to which of the following events...

a)

Coercive / "Intolerable" Acts

b)

Lexington / Concord (start of Amer. Rev.)

c)

Repeal of the Stamp Act

d)

Townshend Duties / Acts

11.

Farmers grew CASH CROPS in the _______, which they traded overseas.

a)

Middle colonies

b)

New England colonies

c)

Massachusetts Bay Colony

d)

Western colonies

12.

Which colonial region had the most followers for the religion of the Church of England and were known as LOYALISTS?

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

d)

Western

13.

Briefly describe what happened at the Boston Massacre. Be sure to identify what event or tax it was a reaction to and how it became a turning point in the feud between the British and the colonists.

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14.

What was the primary religion in the Middle colonies?

Who was their leader?

Identify some (2-3) of their beliefs that they valued or supported.

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15.

This philosopher believed that an absolute monarchy was the best form of government b/c most people need to be controlled.

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Jean Jaques Rousseau

d)

Baron de Montesquieu

16.

This philosopher believed that powers should be separated. We used this idea to help create the three branches of government.

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

17.

In a DIRECT DEMOCRACY, people vote on issues themselves, rather than electing representatives to decide for them.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Many industries and large towns grew in which region of the colonies?

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

d)

Western

19.

The _________ were primarily based out of Massachusetts and were a religious group that were extremely strict and required all of their settlers to attend their church.

a)

Quakers

b)

Puritans

c)

Loyalists

d)

Jehovah's Witness

20.

This philosopher believed that everyone was born with NATURAL RIGHTS of life, liberty and the protection of property (which TJeff changed to pursuit of happiness).

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

21.

This type of government gives the majority of power to a select few or a small group.

a)

Republic

b)

Limited Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy / Aristocracy

d)

Direct Democracy

22.

What is the difference between a DUTY and a RESPONSIBILITY? Give an example of each (please).

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23.

All of the following are ways to become a naturalized citizen EXCEPT

a)

be a lawful, permanent resident for 10 years

b)

be able to read, write and speak English

c)

have a good moral character

d)

show an understanding of U.S. civics

e)

be 18 years old or older

24.

The type of government that we have in the United States (as well as in Mexico & Argentina)

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Republic

c)

Oligarchy / Aristocracy

d)

Limited Monarchy

25.

Compare & contrast the ways in which settlers / colonists adapted to life in EACH of the three colonial regions (New England, Middle & Southern). Use evidence about the geography of each region as well as their religion and economic advantages to help support your answer.

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26.

Maryland is in the _______ region of the colonies.

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

d)

Western

27.

Delaware is in the ________ region of the colonies.

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

d)

Western

28.

All of the following were a part of the New England region of colonies EXCEPT

a)

Rhode Island

b)

Massachusetts

c)

New Hampshire

d)

Maine

e)

Connecticut