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Colonialism

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who forced the colonists at Jamestown to plant crops instead of search for gold

a)

William Bradford

b)

Jason Vorhees

c)

Michael Myers

d)

Captain John Smith

2.

There were _________________Original Colonies that started what today is the USA

a)

11

b)

12

c)

13

d)

14

3.

What group of people were kidnapped and brought to the Thirteen Original colonies by force??

a)

Africans

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Portugees

4.

Jamestown was originally established in the year:

a)

1776

b)

1492

c)

1607

d)

1620

5.

The first PERMANENT English settlement in North America was...

a)

Plymouth

b)

Jamestown

c)

Boston

d)

New York

6.

Jamestown was located in what today is the state of...

a)

Pennsylvania

b)

New Hamphire

c)

Maine

d)

Virginia

7.

Most colonists originally came to Jamestown in order to find...

a)

silver

b)

a new way to cultivate tobacco

c)

gold

d)

iron

8.

Later in the history of Jamestown, colonists became rich by...

a)

growing tobacco

b)

finding gold

c)

growing corn

d)

tapping for maple syrup

9.

The Thirteen Original Colonies were located on the coast of the

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

10.

WHY did English people come to the Thirteen Colonies??

a)

They were in search of a better life

b)

They were in search of gold and wealth

c)

They wanted religious freedom

d)

All of the above

11.

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically is called

a)

occupation

b)

conquest

c)

colonialism

d)

terra nullius

12.

Businesses in which investors pool their wealth for a common purpose

a)

Colony

b)

Tyranny

c)

Joint-Stock Company

d)

Debtor

13.

A constitution/Agreement to set up a colony between settlers and the British monarch

a)

Charter

b)

Colony

c)

Indentured Servant

d)

Cash Crop

14.

A crop grown by a farmer for sale rather than for personal use

a)

Headright System

b)

Royal Colony

c)

Cash Crop

d)

Plantation

15.

A person who has contracted to work for a limited period, often in return for travel expenses, shelter, or sustenance

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Proprietary Colony

c)

Debtor

d)

Indentured Servant

16.

A large farm on which the labor of slaves or other workers is used to grow a single crop, such as sugar cane or cotton

a)

Indentured Servant

b)

Plantation

c)

Joint-Stock Company

d)

Cash Crop

17.

The Virginia Company’s policy of granting 50 acres of land to each settler and to each family member who accompanied him

a)

Joint-Stock Company

b)

Headright System

c)

Tyranny

d)

Mercantilism

18.

Cruel and oppressive government or rule

a)

Colony

b)

Charter

c)

Indentured Servant

d)

Tyranny

19.

An economic system in which nations seek to increase their wealth and power by obtaining large amounts of gold and silver by establishing a favorable balance of trade

a)

Plantation

b)

Joint-Stock Company

c)

Colony

d)

Mercantilism

20.

Colony under direct control of the English monarch

a)

Royal Colony

b)

Proprietary Colony

c)

Charter

21.

Colony granted to an individual or group by the English monarch, and granted full rights of self-government

a)

Royal Colony

b)

Proprietary Colony

c)

Charter

22.
The reason for the founding of the Massachusetts Bay colony was
a)
to enter the fur trade
b)
religious freedom
c)
to find gold and make money
d)
to kick the Dutch out of the area
23.
These colonies had small farms and were known for wheat production
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
California
24.
These colonies had large plantations and used slave labor
a)
Southern
b)
Western
c)
Middle
d)
New England
25.
These colonies where known for having small farms, fishing villages and crafts
a)
New France
b)
Southern
c)
New England
d)
Middle
26.
What does this picture show?
a)
NAFTA
b)
Asian Spice Trade
c)
the Spanish Main
d)
Triangular Trade
27.
Many English investors and businessmen pooled their money to finance large operations in the New World. These were called: 
a)
Mercantilists
b)
Trade Corporations
c)
Trans-Atlantic Traders
d)
Joint-Stock Companies
28.
The trade routes established by colonists and merchants across the Atlantic Ocean can be defined as
a)
Triangular Trade
b)
Headright System
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Economic Domination
29.
The Middle Passage was
a)
Route that transported slaves from Africa to America
b)
Route that transported rum and molasses from Caribbean to Africa
c)
Route that transported manufactured goods from Europe to America
d)
Route that transported materials from colonial America to Africa
30.
The French & Indian War was a military engagement
a)
between the French and British over the Ohio River Valley
b)
between the French and Spanish that took place in Europe
c)
between the French and the Dutch over the fur trading industry in the Louisiana Territory
d)
between the French and the Iroquois over the control of New France (Canada)
31.
The Mayflower Compact helped to establish what?
a)
A government for the people
b)
A treaty with the Natives
c)
Directions on how to best fish
d)
Who was the best colonist
32.
What crop did the American colonists make the most money from?
a)
Corn
b)
Tobacco
c)
Wheat
d)
Sassafras
33.
This colonial region has rocky soil and a short growing season.
a)
Southern Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
New England Colonies
d)
Northwest Colonies
34.
An indentured servant.....
a)
pays off his debt by working without pay
b)
works for a set wage for a set number of years
c)
makes money from all the crops he plants
d)
owns large plantations and lives a sweet life
35.
A _____ is a formal document issued by the King that outlined a colony's geography and government.
a)
Charter
b)
Proprietor
c)
Writ
d)
Economy
36.
Virginia's elected assembly was called  the 
a)
House of Commons
b)
House of Burgesses
c)
House Party
d)
Virginia House
37.
Which group are the New England colonies?
a)
Connecticut 
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
b)
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
c)
Pennsylvania
Deleware 
New York
New Jersey
d)
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
38.
Which group are the Southern colonies?
a)
Connecticut 
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachuttes
b)
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
c)
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
d)
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
39.
What are the "breadbasket colonies"?
a)
Southern
b)
Middle
c)
New England
d)
Eastern
40.
Which colony cut down trees and made lumber to be used in naval stores?
a)
Middle
b)
New England
c)
Western
d)
Southern
41.
Quakers are a key religious group in the Middle colonies
a)
True
b)
False
42.
The hot, wet climate of the ____________________ colonies was ideal for growing cash crops.
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
43.
What region produced huge amounts of grain during  the colonial period?
a)
Middle  Colonies
b)
Southern Colonies
c)
New England Colonies
d)
frontier region
44.
Why did European nations establish colonies in North America? 
a)
To expand their empires, increase their wealth, and spread Christianity (god, glory, gold)
b)
To find new routes to Africa
c)
To bring back new attributes from other cultures
d)
To conquer the rest of the world
45.

Why was the Mayflower Compact important?

a)

it established the right of the individual citizens in the American colonies

b)

it took away a great amount of power from the king

c)

it emphasized the freedom to worship without government interference

d)

it was the first written framework of self-government in the American colonies

46.

Why was the ideal of equality problematic during the colonial era?

a)

it only targeted wealthy males

b)

it excluded slaves and women

c)

it didn't include any labor rights

d)

it created different social classes

47.

What was the main source of wealth in the American colonies?

a)

gold

b)

oil

c)

land

d)

copper

48.

How did colonization impact the Native Americans already living in the New World?

a)

developed trade with the colonists

b)

loss of land through wars and unfair treaties

c)

settlers unknowingly brought deadly diseases

d)

all of these impacted Native Americans

49.

How did Great Britain obtain wealth from holding the American settlements as colonies?

a)

through a system of democracy

b)

through a system of mercantilism

c)

by allowing the colonists to create a republic

d)

through the Colombian exchange

50.

By establishing a favorable balance of trade for Great Britain, the American colonies served as:

a)

the workforce for the developing British industry

b)

the place where all the gold was mined and sent to the king

c)

a producer of good and materials to be sold to other nations

d)

the British military to protect land land claims in North America

51.

The events in the timeline affected the development of government in the thirteen colonies

by

a)

increasing colonial ties with English leaders in parliament

b)

providing opportunities for colonists to participate in government

c)

encouraging political participation through expanding voting rights

d)

protecting individual rights of all people living in the thirteen colonies

52.

Based on information in the excerpt, why were Anne Hutchinson’s ideas so upsetting to the

leaders of Massachusetts Bay Colony?

a)

She threatened to start her own colony.

b)

She encouraged women to leave the Church.

c)

She argued for a separation of church and state.

d)

She challenged the authority of men in the colony.

53.

Based on the information in the excerpt, which statement best describes one effect of the

expansion of English settlements in Virginia?

a)

Colonists were able to export more goods to Great Britain.

b)

Lifestyles of many American Indian tribes were threatened.

c)

American Indian tribes banded together to protect their lands

d)

Employment opportunities in Virginia increased with more plantations.

54.

Based on information in the excerpt, the author was most likely living in

a)

the backcountry

b)

a middle colony

c)

a southern colony

d)

a New England colony

55.

According to the excerpt, which factor served to motivate many ocean expeditions?

a)

The need of the English to colonize additional lands.

b)

The desire to find a water trade route to the Far East.

c)

The quest to explore and travel unknown parts of the world.

d)

The hope to discover gold in the land around the northern seas.

56.

Based on the information in the excerpt, which principle was first recognized by the rulers of

the Rhode Island Colony?

a)

Individual religious choices were allowed.

b)

Colonial leaders advocated for only one religion

c)

Most people living in the colony were not religious.

d)

Religious practices in the colony were led by the governor.

57.

Based on the information in the excerpt, in what way did the growing of tobacco contribute

to the expansion of slavery?

a)

Tobacco planters could not make a profit without enslaved labor.

b)

Tobacco plantations could be very profitable resulting in increasing numbers

c)

Planters needed more enslaved workers to move tobacco crops to markets

d)

The difficulty of producing tobacco required a large amount of enslaved workers.

58.

Which important document from early American history is the likely source of the excerpt?

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

59.

Based on the information in the excerpt, the thirteen colonies were mainly established

because of —

a)

political unrest in Europe

b)

religious changes in Europe

c)

social inequalities in Europe

d)

economic conditions in Europe

60.

Based on the information in the excerpt, which legal principle is exemplified by this statute?

a)

Innocent until proven guilty

b)

Right to peacefully assemble

c)

Separation of church and state

d)

Establishment of a national religion

61.

Which speaker would most likely have settled in the colony of Massachusetts?

a)

Speaker 1

b)

Speaker 2

c)

Speaker 3

d)

Speaker 4

62.

In what way did the factors listed in the box affect the economic development of the

southern colonies?

a)

Many in the southern colonies labored as sharecroppers

b)

A system of plantations developed in the southern colonies

c)

The southern colonies became home to large cattle ranches

d)

Small family-owned farms characterized the southern colonies.

63.

Which of the following is located at #1 on the map?

a)

Boston

b)

Jamestown

c)

New York City

d)

Philadelphia

64.

Which of the following is located at #2 on the map?

a)

Boston

b)

Jamestown

c)

New York City

d)

Philadelphia

65.

Which of the following is located at #4 on the map?

a)

Boston

b)

Jamestown

c)

New York City

d)

Philadelphia

66.
Who said, "If you don't work, then you don't eat!"?
a)
Chief Powhatan
b)
Christopher Newport
c)
Lord De La Warr
d)
Captain John Smith
67.
What was the name of the indian girl who told the indians they should get along with settlers and help them survive?
a)
Belle
b)
Ariel
c)
Pocahontas
d)
Rapunzel
68.
The Virginia House of Burgesses:
a)
Provided an example of representative government.
b)
Established the first army in the New World.
c)
Regulated what the people were allowed to eat.
d)
Determined who could leave the colony. 
69.
Who was in charge of the Carolina Colony?
a)
The King
b)
The Colonists
c)
The Propeteers
d)
The Lord's Proprietors
70.
The Lord's Proprietors were given the Carolina Colony to repay a ______.
a)
meal
b)
debt
c)
ownership
d)
king
71.
The French Huguenots came to the New World for 
a)
Religious Freedom
b)
voice in government
c)
free land
d)
escape from the King
72.
The European Jews came to the New World for 
a)
Religious Freedom
b)
voice in government
c)
free land
d)
escape from the King
73.
What did they grow plantations in Barbados?
a)
sugar
b)
sweet stuff
c)
sugar cane
d)
rice
74.
What was the language and culture created by the slaves?
a)
gwullah
b)
grillah
c)
gullah
d)
hullah
75.

What country established the Colony of Roanoke?

a)

Portugal

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

France

76.

What US state is Roanoke located in today?

a)

North Carolina

b)

Virginia

c)

Georgia

d)

New York

77.
Which colony is pink?
a)
Massachusetts
b)
Virginia
c)
New Hampshire
d)
Maryland
78.
Which colony is on top?
a)
New Hampshire
b)
Massachusetts
c)
Connecticut
d)
New Jersey
79.
Which colony is the smallest?
a)
Massachusets
b)
Connecticut
c)
Rhode Island
d)
New Hampshire
80.
Which Colony is red?
a)
New Jersey
b)
Delaware
c)
Maryland
d)
Pennsylvania
81.
Which Colony is dark purple?
a)
Connecticut
b)
Rhode Island
c)
Massachusetts
d)
New Jersey
82.
Which colony is to the west of Massachusetts ad Rhode Island?
a)
New Hampshire
b)
New York
c)
New Ampsterdame
d)
Delaware
83.
Which of the colonies below is colored Blue?
a)
New Jersey
b)
South Carolina
c)
North Carolina
d)
Georgia
84.
Which colony is Green?
a)
New York
b)
Georgia
c)
Rhode Island
d)
Pennsylvania
85.
Which colony is colored in dark green?
a)
Maryland
b)
New Jersey
c)
Georgia
d)
South Carolina
86.
Which colony is just East of Maryland and is colored in tan?
a)
Delaware
b)
New Hampshire
c)
New Car
d)
Massachusetts
87.
Which colony is yellow on the map?
a)
South Carolina
b)
North Carolina
c)
Georgia
d)
Virginia
88.
Which colony is orange on the map?
a)
Georgia
b)
South Paw
c)
South Carolina
d)
Virginia
89.

Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?

a)

Mary Musgrove

b)

Tomochichi

c)

James Oglethorpe

90.
Who founded the colony of Pennsylvania?
a)
William Penn
b)
Thomas McKean
c)
Robert Morris
d)
Benjamin Franklin
91.

Settlers from Sweden built the first permanent European settlement in Pennsylvania. Their colony was called ____________________.

a)

Swedish Fish

b)

Pennsylvania Settlers

c)

New Sweden

d)

New Holland

92.

The Swedish settlers came into conflict with the Dutch. They argued over fur trading and ________________.

a)

land

b)

food

c)

canoes

d)

religion

93.

William Penn was a Quaker, which is also called the Society of _______________.

a)

enemies

b)

settlers

c)

Swedes

d)

friends

94.

William Penn's father, ___________________, died and left all of his wealth to William.

a)

Admiral Penn

b)

George Washington

c)

Cornelius May

d)

Admiral William

95.

The King of England owed William Penn a lot of money so he gave him land in ________________________________.

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

Englad

d)

America

96.

William wanted to name his land Sylvania, which means _________________.

a)

peaceful

b)

silver

c)

woods

d)

river

97.

Quakers are a religious group that

a)

hates women.

b)

goes to war often.

c)

is very peaceful.

d)

kills Native Americans.

98.

Quaker refuse to fight in wars.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

The word "haven" means

a)

a safe place.

b)

a scary place.

100.

Quakers believe Native Americans should be treated with care.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Puritans believed women were equal to men.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Puritans were terrified of the devil to the point of being overly paranoid.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

The Puritans founded

a)

the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

b)

the Plymouth Colony.

104.

Quakers left England because they were ___________ for their beliefs.

a)

persecuted

b)

applauded

c)

rewarded

105.
Who wanted to purify the Church of England?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
106.
Who were also known as Separatists? 
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
107.
Who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
108.
Who sailed on The Mayflower?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
109.
Who were at the First Thanksgiving?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
110.
Who cast out Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson due to their religious beliefs?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
111.
Who were told to tattle on each other?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
112.
Who established Plymouth Colony in 1620?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
113.
Who made friends with Wampanoag Indians Squanto and Samoset?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
114.
Who accused people of witchcraft at the Salem Witch Trials?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
115.
Who dressed plainly? 
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
116.
Who was friends with Pocahontas? 
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
117.
The agreement Pilgrims made to govern themselves and make fair laws is called the........
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Church of England
c)
Separatists
d)
Mayflower Compact
118.
This Native American of the Wampanoag's helped Pilgrims raise food, build farms and gather materials.
a)
Wampanoag
b)
Massasoit
c)
Squanto
d)
Samoset
119.
What two cultures celebrated the harvest of Thanksgiving together?
a)
Wampanoag Tribe & Pilgrims
b)
Pilgrims & Puritans
c)
Samoset & Squanto
d)
Native Americans & Indentured Servants
120.
700 English settlers left England to practice religion freely.  This "City upon a Hill" was called.......
a)
Massachusetts Bay Colony
b)
Harvard
c)
Puritans
d)
the Mayflower
121.
The leader of Massachusetts Bay Colony was.......
a)
John Smith
b)
Sir Walter Raleigh
c)
John Winthrop
d)
Pilgrims

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