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U.S. History Review (8.01-8.27)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Includes New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

England Colonies

2.

Includes Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

3.

Includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

4.

Founded as debtor and buffer colony

(a)  

5.

Colony founded as a "Safe Haven" for Quakers to escape religious persecution

(a)  

6.

Colony founded for religious freedom for CATHOLICS

(a)  

7.

The three countries to inhabit North America BEFORE English colonization efforts

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Netherlands

d)

Portugal

8.

Colony that was originally a Dutch trading port (hint: use modern-day name)

(a)  

9.

Founder of Georgia

(a)  

10.

Founder of Pennsylvania

(a)  

11.

Rhode Island founder

(a)  

12.

Leader of Jamestown; helped them understand the importance of working

(a)  

13.

Famous for saying, "He who work not, eat not."

a)

John Rolfe

b)

John Smith

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Alexander Hamilton

14.

Which of the following groups lived in Pennsylvania?

a)

Catholics

b)

Protestants

c)

Quakers

d)

All of the above

15.

Choose all that are true about Jamestown

a)

originally founded for gold

b)

funded by joint-stock companies

c)

colony thrived due to tobacco

d)

colony was originally named New Netherland

16.

These were trials known for falsely accusing women of being witches in Salem, MA.

(a)  

17.

Massachusetts Bay colony founder who wanted to establish a "City Upon a Hill"

(a)  

18.

Religious-based government

a)

theocracy

b)

autocracy

c)

democracy

d)

all of the above

19.

Colony that was founded in the year 1620. (hint: one word)

(a)  

20.

Finish the following quote: "It's not just a boulder, it's a _______ ."

a)

mountain

b)

hamburger

c)

car

d)

rock

21.

Which of the following were tolerated in the Pennsylvania colony?

a)

Women

b)

Native Americans

c)

Any Religious Groups

d)

All of the Above

22.

Thomas Hooker founded what colony?

(a)  

23.

What is the difference between indentured servants and slaves?

a)

Slaves could work for their freedom

b)

Slaves were used in Jamestown before indentured servants

c)

indentured servants could work for their freedom

d)

indentured servants had to work a life sentence, slaves did not

24.

The policy England used to ensure all profit benefited the country instead of the colonies

a)

theocracy

b)

mercantilism

c)

neutrality

d)

authoritarianism

25.

Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield were ___________

a)

Colonial Generals during the Revolutionary War

b)

Preachers during the First Great Awakening

c)

American diplomats in the XYZ Affair

d)

the first signers of the Mayflower Compact

26.

The French & Indian War was fought over what land claim?

a)

Northwest Territory

b)

Ohio River Valley

c)

Louisiana Territory

d)

Mississippi River Valley

27.

What famous U.S. citizen was originally known for failing to secure Fort Duquesne, leading to the French & Indian War?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

George Washington

c)

William Bradford

d)

Thomas Jefferson

28.

This famous American was responsible for the first attempt at colonial unity during the French & Indian War

a)

George Washington

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Garth Brooks

d)

Squilliam Fancyson

29.

Choose all that are taxes imposed on the English colonies.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Declaratory Acts

d)

Townshend Acts

30.

A political protest where members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians to dump tea into the Boston Harbor

(a)  

31.

Paul Revere using the name "Boston Massacre" is a famous example of political (a)   .

32.

The "Shot Heard Round The World"

a)

Lexington & Concord

b)

Saratoga

c)

Trenton & Princeton

d)

Gettysburg

33.

He wrote a pamphlet entitled "Common Sense"

(a)  

34.

The main writer of the "ultimate breakup letter" aka the D.O.I

(a)  

35.

Among the unalienable rights Jefferson listed in the D.O.I. are

a)

life

b)

liberty

c)

pursuit of happiness

d)

freedom of speech

36.

"The ________ stinks because the federal government is weak!"

a)

A.O.C.

b)

D.O.I.

c)

House of Burgesses

d)

Constitution

37.

The event that could not be contained due to the lack of a national army. (hint: two words)

(a)  

38.

Components of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

a)

Requirement of Public Education

b)

Process for Statehood

c)

Abolishment of Slavery in NW Territory

d)

Right to a Fair Trial

39.

Famous for cultivating tobacco in Jamestown, and also for marrying Pocahontas

(a)  

40.

First Federalist President

(a)  

41.

Which of the following are examples of colonial self-government?

a)

House of Burgesses

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Declaration of Independence

42.

Group who wanted to remain loyal to GB during the Revolutionary War

(a)  

43.

Group who wanted to fight for Independence during the Revolutionary War

(a)  

44.

Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly

a)

1st Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

45.

Ben Franklin's political cartoon

a)

"Join If You Want To"

b)

"Albany Plan of Union"

c)

"Join Or Die"

d)

"France, Please Help Us!"

46.

The Alien and Sedition Acts occurred during whose administration as President?

(a)  

47.

Washington's Secretary of Treasury? (last name only)

(a)  

48.

Washington's Vice President? (last name only)

(a)  

49.

Which of the following are precedents of GW's Presidency

a)

Cabinet System

b)

Neutrality In Foreign Affairs

c)

Limitation of Freedom of Speech

d)

Establishing Political Parties

50.

The common man would likely vote for this party?

a)

Republican

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Federalists

d)

Aristocracy Party

51.

A wealthy, educated person would likely support the views of which political party?

a)

Democrat

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Federalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

52.

A Federalist would support which interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

loose interpretation

b)

strict interpretation

53.

Hamilton believed that the Constitution gave federal government (a)   powers

54.

The Judiciary Act of 1789

a)

established the federal government

b)

established the cabinet system

c)

established the federal court system

d)

established the legislative branch

55.

Region of colonies known for shipbuilding and manufacturing

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

56.

Region of colonies known for large plantations and slavery

a)

Middle Colonies

b)

Southern Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

57.

Leader of the Plymouth Colony

(a)  

58.

Native American who helped Pilgrims plant food

(a)  

59.

Choose all that are true about Plymouth

a)

William Bradford was the Governor

b)

Squanto helped them survive

c)

They created/signed the Mayflower Compact

d)

They sailed aboard the Santa Maria

60.

What is your Social Studies teacher's name?

a)

Mrs. Puff

b)

Mrs. Green

c)

Mr. Bush

d)

Mr. Burchett