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Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was the House of Burgesses significant?
a)
It was a court for the Salem Witch Trials
b)
It created a series of trade laws for the colonies
c)
It imposed and collected British taxes
d)
It was the beginning of representative government in the American colonies (Virginia)
2.

Gold, God, and Glory ....

a)

Reasons to explore North America

b)

Reasons to explore route to Asia

c)

Effects of slavery on Native Americans

d)

Effects of European exploration

3.

Which European country explored and established 13 colonies along the East coast of the United States?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Canada

4.
Europeans were trying to find a water route to __________________, they thought that this would make their country rich with its silk, spices, and treasures. 
a)
Asia
b)
America
c)
Antartica
d)
Australia
5.

What did the House of Burgesses do?

a)

Set up a branch of the British government in Virginia

b)

Manage relations with the Indians

c)

Give the colonists a voice in their own government

d)

Prepare the Pilgrims to fight the Spanish

6.

Pilgrims & Puritans were:

a)

Groups that left England to practice their religion

b)

Groups that hated each other

c)

Groups that loved Native Americans

d)

Groups who believe kids should go to school everyday

7.

What was the Mayflower Compact?

a)

A peace treaty between the Pilgrims & the Wampanoag

b)

A map the Pilgrims used to explore New England

c)

An agreement about how Pilgrims would govern themselves

d)

A document that claimed land for the king of England

8.

What geographic feature formed a natural western boundary for the 13 colonies?

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Hudson River

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Great Lakes

9.

Tobacco, indigo and rice were grown on large plantations in what region of the colonies?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Southern Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

d)

Spanish Colonies

10.

How did geography influence the economic development of Boston, New York and Charleston?

a)

There were large plantations around the cities

b)

The cities were close together so they could trade easily

c)

Large factories in the cities provided lots of jobs

d)

Natural harbors made the cites ideal shipping centers

11.

What should the title of this map be?

a)

Transatlantic Trade

b)

English Shipping Routes

c)

Middle Passage

d)

Colonial Trade Routes

12.

Why were their more slaves in the Southern Colonies than in the Northern Colonies?

a)

Northern colonies opposed slavery

b)

Southern plantations needed more workers to grow crops

c)

The climate in the South was similar to Africa

d)

It was easier for ships to deliver slaves to Southern ports

13.

What was the first step in the growth of representative government?

a)

Virginia House of Burgesses

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Founding Jamestown

d)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

14.

Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?

a)

They were curious about whether or not the world was round.

b)

They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

c)

They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.

d)

They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

15.

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies there were established in North America in the early 1500s?

a)

To foster friendship between Spaniards and Native Americans

b)

To establish religious freedom for Spaniards fleeing Europe

c)

To grow crops for Spain

d)

To find gold and to spread Christianity

16.

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

a)

To create communities founded on religious tolerance

b)

to profit from trading furs and other goods

c)

to create joint ventures with other European powers

d)

to reduce overpopulation in Europe

17.

What year was Jamestown established?

a)

1620

b)

1803

c)

1607

d)

1787

18.

Jamestown's economy finally improved when the colonists began growing

a)

sugar cane

b)

tobacco

c)

corn

d)

potatoes

19.

REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION


  1. To find new sea routes to India and China
  2. To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
  3. ________________________________________ ?
a)

to spread democratic ideas

b)

to improve efficiency in manufacturing

c)

to locate potential military allies

d)

to claim new territory

20.

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

a)

Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stock holders

b)

Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold

c)

both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

d)

Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while James town was founded for commercial profit

21.

The year 1620 is significant because

a)

it is the year that the Mayflower Compact was signed.

b)

it is the year that Jamestown was established.

c)

it is the year that the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were adopted.

d)

it is the year that Georgia was established.

22.

The Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgesses, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut have which of the following in common?

a)

They all occurred in the New England Region.

b)

They are all examples of settlement for religious reasons.

c)

They all promote separation of church and state.

d)

They all established self-government.

23.

The colonial region whose main economic activity was cash crops grown on plantations was the

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Oregon Country

c)

New England Colonies

d)

Middle Colonies

24.

Lord Baltimore established which colony as a refuge for Catholics?

a)

Pennsylvania

b)

Massachusetts

c)

Virginia

d)

Maryland

25.

The period (1740's) that was characterized by a renewed interest in religion with an emphasis on the importance of the individual and their spiritual experience was known as

a)

the 1st Great Awakening

b)

the 2nd Great Awakening

c)

the Great Migration

d)

the Melting Pot

26.

The idea that the mother country (England) gains wealth and power by controlling the trade of its colonies is known as

a)

Free Enterprise

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Free Trade

d)

Government Regulation

27.

Which two people were banished from Massachusetts and became co-founders of Rhode Island?

a)

Anne Hutchinson and William Penn

b)

Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson

c)

William Penn and Thomas Hooker

d)

Thomas Hooker and Roger Williams

28.

The founder of Connecticut who advocated for voting rights for everyone (even non church members) and was responsible for the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was

a)

William Penn

b)

Anne Hutchinson

c)

Roger Williams

d)

Thomas Hooker

29.

A government in which people are chosen by the citizens to make decisions on their behalf and to represent them in the legislative assembly is called a

a)

True Democracy

b)

Socialist Government

c)

Representative Government

d)

Monarchy

30.

Which colony was established by William Penn as a refuge for Quakers and was tolerant of other religious beliefs?

a)

Pennsylvania

b)

Maryland

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Rhode Island

31.

The colonial region shown in green on the map is the

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

Spanish Florida

32.

The colonial region shown in red on the map is the

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

Spanish Florida

33.

What geographic feature made it difficult for colonists to move westward?

a)

Chesapeake Bay

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

St. Lawrence River

d)

James River

34.
The 3 G's of Exploration stood for...
a)
God, gold, & glory
b)
God, good times, & girls
c)
Gains, gold, & guppies
d)
God, gold, & goof ups
35.
Who were the three main powerful countries that were involved in the Age of Exploration?
a)
Spain, Germany, and France
b)
England, Spain, & France
c)
Italy, Spain, and Portugal
d)
Portugal, Ireland, & France
36.
What is the Middle Passage?
a)
The route taken by slaves to the New World.
b)
The route taken by raw materials to Europe.
c)
The route taken by refined materials to the New World.
d)
The route taken by refined materials to Africa.
37.
Why were slaves needed in the Americas?
a)
To trade for rum
b)
To produce cash crops
c)
To trade for weapons from England
d)
None of the above
38.
What rule did John Smith make that saved the settlement?
a)
If you do not work, you do not eat.
b)
Treat others as you want to be treated.
c)
If you find gold, you get to keep it.
d)
You cannot have a raccoon as a pet.
39.
+Distance from Great Britain
+Mayflower Compact
+Town Hall meetings
The factors listed above contributed most to the-----
a)
creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians
b)
Election of British colonist to Parliment
c)
Growth of representative government in the British Colonies
d)
expansion of British trade in the Americas
40.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
It limited the power of future colonial governments
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in Government 
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract 
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonist through local government 
41.
In which colonial region did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and a short growing season most influence the economy?
a)
Southern Colonies 
b)
Northwest Territory
c)
Middle Atlantic Colonies
d)
New England Colonies
42.
Harbors
a)
such a body of water having docks or port facilities.
b)
military force made up of ordinary citizens
c)
producing enough to meet the needs of their families, 
d)
a geographic area that share similar characteristics
43.
Mercantilism
a)
Economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country
b)
A geographic area that share similar characteristics
c)
A contract given to someone to establish a colony
d)
An agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefit
44.
Representative Government
a)
An agricultural crop which is grown for sale to return a profit
b)
Large agricultural enterprise where crops are grown for sale
c)
Political system where policies are created by representatives selected by the people
d)
State sponsored settlement of people to new territories
45.
Plantations
a)
Large agricultural enterprise where crops are grown for sale
b)
State sponsored settlement of people to new territories
c)
A contract given to someone to establish a colony
d)
An agricultural crop which is grown for sale to return a profit
46.
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it
a)
brought France into the war as an American ally.
b)
ended General Burgoyne's career.
c)
liberated Georgia from British control.
d)
forced the British to leave Canada.
47.
In the Treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
a)
the right to strip Loyalists of their property.
b)
a pledge that future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully.
c)
the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war.
d)
all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River.
48.
French officer that help Washington during the American Revolution?
a)
Baron von Steuben
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Casimir Pulaski
d)
Barack Obama
49.
Author of pamphlet "Common Sense"
a)
Franklin
b)
Washington
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Jefferson
50.
Statesman that helped convince France to join the American fight for independence
a)
Franklin
b)
Washington
c)
Jefferson
d)
Paine
51.

Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

John Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Thomas Paine

52.

Patriot is to America, as Loyalist is to ______________

a)

Mercy Otis Warren

b)

George Washington

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

Britain

53.

Where did the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution take place?

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Yorktown

d)

Valley Forge

54.

This illustration shows what protest of English control in the colonies?

a)

Stamp Act rising

b)

Boston Tax Party

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Issuing of the Proclamation of 1763

55.

The conclusion of which battle caused the French to lend their support and aid to the Colonists and was considered to be the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Battle of New Orleans

c)

Battle at Yorktown

d)

Battle of Saratoga

56.

Which victory marked the end of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Battle at New Orleans

b)

Battle at Saratoga

c)

Battle at Yorktown

d)

Battle at Boston

57.
This battle was called the "Shot heard round the world"
a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Lexington & Concord
d)
Bunker Hill
58.
The colonist protested against ______________________ without _____________________.
a)
Paying without money
b)
taxation without representation
c)
talking without voice
d)
taking without asking
59.
The __________________ put a tax on all printed material.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Intolerable Act
d)
Townshed Act
60.
The __________________ was meant to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Intolerable Act
d)
Townshed Act
61.

An order in which Britain prohibited its American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

a)

Treaty of Paris 1763

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Proclamation of 1763

d)

Intolerable Acts

62.

What did British taxes and policies eventually lead to?

a)

The Revolutionary War

b)

World War I

c)

The French and Indian War

d)

World War II

63.

Who did the Continental Congress of 1775 appoint to be the Commander in Chief of the Armies of the Colonies?

a)

Benedict Arnold

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

John Hancock

d)

George Washington

64.

Why were the Sons of Liberty’s activities important?

a)

They helped write the Bill of Rights.

b)

They protested British laws, taxes, and goods because there was taxation without representation.

c)

They didn’t agree with the actions of the Boston Tea Party.

65.

What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

a)

The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the tax on tea.

b)

The Sons of Liberty had a party with the British soldiers and the King.

c)

The Sons of Liberty tarred and feathered the British tax collectors.

66.

What event caused King George III to raise taxes on the colonies?

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Boston Massacre

67.

Who was the military general who inspired troops at Valley Forge?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Paul Revere

d)

John Adams

68.
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
a)
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
b)
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
c)
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.
d)
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
69.
In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his "valor and brilliant services" during the Revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?
a)
Leading the evacuation of Washington, D.C., during the British Invasion
b)
Preparing the strategy for the American Victory at Yorktown
c)
Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental Army
d)
Commanding a victory at sea against the British navy
70.

Which of the following best completes this diagram below?

a)

Colonists sought military support from France.

b)

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

c)

Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.

d)

Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

71.
Why did England impose taxes on the colonies?
a)
Pay for the cost of a new navy.
b)
Build roads to the Ohio River Valley.
c)
Show colonists who was in charge.
d)
Pay off debts owed from the French and Indian War.
72.

This American victory was the turning point in the war because it convinced _____________ to join the American cause

a)

Saratoga; France

b)

Yorktown; France

c)

Bunker Hill; Spain

d)

Lexington and Concord; France

73.

The __________________ placed taxes on various items such as lead, paper, glass, and tea.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Sugar Act

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Townshed Acts

74.

What was the name of the British King during the American Revolution?

a)

Charles III

b)

George III

c)

William III

d)

James III

75.

Who is known as the "Father of the U.S. Navy" for his efforts and bravery during the American Revolution?

a)

John Paul Jones

b)

James Armistead

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

76.
The Treaty of Paris officially- 
a)
declared Great Britain the winner of the Revolution.
b)
announced the boundaries of Spanish territory in Mexico.
c)
gave the US its independence.
d)
gave the British all territory east of the Mississippi.
77.

Great Britain used her colonies to make money and keep her economy healthy through a system that taxed imported items and by placing restrictions on trade. The system was called -

a)

mercantilism

b)

laissez-faire

c)

capitalism

d)

feudalism

78.
What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
79.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
80.
The Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories to apply for
a)
statehood
b)
federal funding
c)
infrastructure grants
81.

What did Shays rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

a)

A strong national government

b)

A stronger militia

c)

A common currency

d)

The ability sign peace treaties

82.

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans. Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population?

a)

Connecticut Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Virginia Plan

d)

3/5th's Plan

83.

The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?

a)

Created a one house legislature

b)

Postponed the conversation about slavery

c)

Added the Bill of Rights

d)

Created a two house legislature

84.

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

The English Bill of Rights

85.

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

a)

strong state government

b)

weak government

c)

strong central government

d)

legslature

86.

The image represents-

a)

Three-Fifths Compromise

b)

Great Compromise

c)

A line at McDonalds

d)

People without an Iphone

87.

Representation should be equal giving each state the same number of representatives was part of the

a)

New Jersey plan

b)

Virginia plan

c)

Conneticut plan

d)

Commerce Compromise

88.
Our president is elected by which of the following?
a)
Congress
b)
The People
c)
The Senate
d)
The Electoral College
89.
What does ratification mean?
a)
To deny
b)
to ask for
c)
to demand
d)
to approve
90.

The fundamental function of the judicial branch is to ____

a)

make laws.

b)

evaluate laws.

c)

carry out laws.

d)

all of the above

91.

The fundamental function of the executive branch is to ____

a)

make laws.

b)

evaluate laws.

c)

carry out laws.

d)

all of the above

92.

The fundamental function of the legislative branch is to ____

a)

make laws.

b)

evaluate laws.

c)

carry out laws.

d)

all of the above

93.

Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty

a)

The people hold the power in the government

b)

Powers are divided and shared between the national government and the states

c)

Powers are divided between 3 branches of government

d)

The people must approve of the governments actions

94.

Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers?

a)

People have the power

b)

Powers are divided between the national and state governments

c)

Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

d)

Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

95.

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

a)

Powers separated between 3 branches of government

b)

Powers given only to the Federal Governments

c)

Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

d)

People have the power.

96.

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances?

a)

Power divided between 3 branches of government

b)

Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

c)

It has to do with money and scales

d)

Everyone must follow the law

97.

The _____________ were people who ________ the Constitution because it gave the central government too much power and did not have a section guaranteeing individual rights.

a)

Federalists/ opposed

b)

Anti-Federalists/ opposed

c)

Federalists/ supported

d)

Anti-Federalists/ supported

98.

The _______ were people who _________ the Constitution because it created a fair balance of power and compromised between different political views.

a)

Anti-Federalists/ opposed

b)

Federalists/ opposed

c)

Anti-Federalists/ supported

d)

Federalists/ supported

99.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

a)

It was added to protect the rights of the government.

b)

It was added to support the power of the President/King.

c)

It was added to protect individual rights.

d)

It was never added.

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