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USI Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one of the key things you need to do to retain information

a)

Copy the material verbatim

b)

copy and paste it from the internet

c)

put the material in your own words

d)

take a picture of the notes to view later.

2.

All of these are pros of typing your notes except

a)

you retain more words

b)

you retain more information

c)

you can go back and edit your notes

d)

you can save your notes in the cloud

3.

All of these are examples of women in 18th century colonial America not being treated as equals except

a)

they could play a part in helping establish their families education

b)

men would will land to other men before women upon their death

c)

it was written into law that only men could vote

d)

life in many cases was similar to indentured servitude for women.

4.

The basic principle of mercantilism was that colonies…

a)

should be economically independent as quickly as possible.

b)

should benefit the mother country.

c)

should practice free trade with all nations.

d)

should manufacture products that were too expensive to buy elsewhere.

5.

“No taxation without representation” refers to which of the following?

a)

British Parliament taxation of America with no colonial voice or input.

b)

The Continental Congress was not allowed to tax the colonists without their permission.

c)

Members of Parliament supported American interests.

d)

Colonists were never to be taxed under any circumstances whatsoever.

6.

Which of the following acts is NOT correctly matched with its definition?

a)

Quartering Act-Required colonists to pay for the housing of British troops

b)

Stamp Act-Tax on printed materials in the 13 Colonies

c)

Townshend Acts-Colonists were prohibited from printing paper money

d)

Sugar Act-A tax on molasses that was to be strictly enforced

7.

The event that spawned from the taunting and throwing of snowballs at a British soldier guarding a customs

a)

Bacon’s Rebellion

b)

The Boston Massacre

c)

The Boston Tea Party

d)

The Battle of Bunker Hill

8.

The ___________ was/were intended to punish Massachusetts and end colonial challenges to British

a)

Prohibitory Act

b)

Declaratory Act

c)

Tea Act

d)

Coercive/Intolerable Acts

9.

Prior to the American Revolution, which of the following was a successful colonial method that caused the British to alter or repeal some of their policies?

a)

Tar & Feathering

b)

Boycott/Non Importation of British Goods

c)

Petitions to the King and Parliament

d)

Violence

10.

Why was Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense historically important?

a)

Why was Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense historically important?

b)

It was the pamphlet that convinced England to end the Revolutionary War.

c)

It was written when the Americans were about to lose the Revolutionary War and convinced them to continue fighting.

d)

It was written in common language and convinced thousands of Americans to support American independence.

11.

All of this is true about the seven years war except

a)

It has been recognized as the first world war

b)

It is also know as the French and Indian War

c)

it lasted seven years

d)

it was primarily fought over economics

12.

The basic principle of mercantilism was that colonies…

a)

should be economically independent as quickly as possible.

b)

should benefit the mother country.

c)

should practice free trade with all nations.

d)

should manufacture products that were too expensive to buy elsewhere.

13.

Which of the following was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

a)

Disputed land boundaries in North America between the French & English

b)

The French & Indian War actually started in Europe and carried over to America

c)

France invaded the 13 Colonies to try and conquer them

d)

England’s assassination of the King of France

14.

The treaty that ended the French and Indian War eliminated

a)

Great Britain’s debts from the war.

b)

Colonial resentment toward Great Britain

c)

Spanish power in North America.

d)

French power in North America.

15.

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 angered the English colonists because it:

a)

Prevented colonists from settling in Florida.

b)

Ceded American western lands to France and Spain.

c)

Drastically increased their taxes.

d)

Angered colonists who thought it was a restriction on their rights.

16.

All of these are traits of Colonial Republicanism except

a)

the idea that there should not be a king

b)

that men who were "virtuous" should be in charge

c)

people should give up some rights for the good of the whole

d)

that certain people should be chosen to represent the whole.

17.

The task of classical liberals were to

a)

protect individuals natural rights

b)

protect the governments ability to govern

c)

collect taxes for the good of the governed

d)

protect the wealthy from loss of property by the government

18.

All of these are examples of changing thoughts in pre-revolutionary America except

a)

The second great awakening

b)

failure to comply with the Royal Proclamation Act of 1763

c)

Colonial Liberalism and Republicanism becoming mainstream thoughts

d)

an increased willingness to pay taxes towards England

19.

Which of the following colonies was originally settled by the Dutch and called New Netherlands?

a)

Connecticut

b)

New York

c)

Delaware

d)

North Carolina

20.

All of the following colonies is correctly matched with its original settlers EXCEPT:

a)

Massachusetts-Pilgrims

b)

Georgia-Puritans

c)

Pennsylvania-Quakers

d)

Maryland-Catholics

21.

Which of the following was the biggest cause of death amongst the colonists, Native Americans and soldiers from 1492 to the 1780s?

a)

Disease

b)

Wars

c)

Weather/Climate

d)

Starvation

22.

Which of the following areas of the 13 Colonies was MOST dependent on slave labor?

a)

New England

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

The West

23.

All of these are significant effects of Bacon's Rebellion except

a)

It sets the precedence that farmers and the poor can rise up against the government if they do not like it.

b)

it causes a shift away from indentured servants to slaves

c)

it creates a general desire by the English crown to control the colonies

d)

it increases tension between French and British colonists

24.

All of the following were examples of colonial self-government EXCEPT:

a)

House of Burgesses

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Town Meetings

d)

Maryland Toleration Act of 1649

25.

The Southern Colonies developed an economy based mostly upon:

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Agriculture

c)

Fur Trading

d)

Lumber/Timber

26.

The founder of Pennsylvania was

a)

William Penn

b)

William Vania

c)

Penn Sylvester

d)

Bill Pennington

27.

When reading primary source documents we as historians must consider all of these things except

a)

Who is speaking

b)

What voices go unheard and why

c)

Why are they speaking

d)

Who should not be listened to

28.

An indentured servant was different from a slave in that they:

a)

Received wages for their work.

b)

Worked for a period of years but eventually got their freedom.

c)

Were only men.

d)

Were only found in New England.

29.

The first permanent English colony was __________and the product that made it profitable was ____.

a)

Jamestown; Tobacco

b)

Plymouth; Gold

c)

New York; Furs

d)

Philadelphia; Wheat

30.

Maryland was founded for the purpose of

a)

Freedom for Catholics

b)

Freedom for Lutherans

c)

Freedom for Calvinists

d)

Freedom for Methodists

31.

Which of the following was the main cause of the Pilgrims and Puritans move to America?

a)

To freely practice their religion

b)

Because of unfair taxation

c)

A depression in England’s economy

d)

Forced enlistment in the British military

32.

Most New England colonies were founded on the basis of

a)

Religion

b)

Agriculture

c)

Economy

d)

Tobacco

33.

Which of the following was the biggest cause of death amongst the colonists, Native Americans and soldiers from 1492 to the 1780s?

a)

Disease

b)

Wars

c)

Weather/climate

d)

Starvation

34.

All of these are reasons why Eurocentric approaches to Native American History are wrong except

a)

They do not consider the culture of the tribes they are summarizing

b)

There are multiple tribes over hundred of years being lumped together

c)

Europeans considered themselves more advanced due to technological advances

d)

it shows how Europeans viewed non European cultures.

35.

Which of the following was the reason for King Philip’s War?

a)

Struggle over ownership of American lands between England and France

b)

A war between the Middle Colonies and Southern Colonies about colonial borders

c)

Colonial desire for separation from English rule

d)

Conflict over control of the land in New England between the Colonists and Native Americans

36.

Which of the following was the major European power that colonized Central and South America (Except Brazil)?

a)

The French

b)

The Portuguese

c)

The English

d)

The Spanish

37.

Which of the following is an accurate description of Columbus’ voyages to America?

a)

He was the first person to ever reach the New World.

b)

He fought against the Spanish oppression of Native Americans.

c)

He started a permanent relationship between Europe and the Americas.

d)

He is responsible for all of the problems in the Americas during the Colonial period.

38.

All of these are pro's of notebook taking except

a)

you retain more information

b)

if you lose your notebook you lose all of your notes

c)

you are less distracted

d)

you can record notes faster than typing

39.

When taking digital notes you should do the following except

a)

clear out all non-essential tabs

b)

use a program like evernote or google docs to keep your notes

c)

listen to music

d)

stay focused on the material or the content.

40.

Your notes are only a useful reviewing tool only when

a)

there's a high signal to noise ratio

b)

you have packed your notes with information

c)

the information will be useful later and devoid of anything that doesn't matter.

d)

all of the above

41.

All of these are general notetaking guidelines except

a)

gauge each class you are taking early on

b)

carefully look at the syllabus

c)

make mental notes about different types of questions on tests

d)

just copy things from the board.

42.

All of these are ques in lectures, readings, or internet research of important things except

a)

big ideas summaries overviews or conclusions

b)

bullet lists

c)

terms and definitions

d)

minute details

43.

The method of taking notes in a simple bullet list of important materials is the

a)

Outline method

b)

Cornell method

c)

Mind mapping method

d)

the DiMedio Method

44.

The Method that requires the use of Cues Notes and summarizing the material at the end is the

a)

Outline method

b)

Cornell Method

c)

Mind-mapping method

d)

DiMedio method

45.

The Method of writing the subject in the center and then expanding subjects out to other parts is the

a)

outline method

b)

Cornell note method

c)

mind map method

d)

DiMedio Method

46.

Where was the first military engagement of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Trenton

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Philadelphia

47.

The American victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War because:

a)

it was the last British offensive of the war.

b)

it convinced Spain to enter the war on the British side.

c)

it caused the resignation of George Washington as commander of the Continental Army.

d)

it convinced France to commit troops to the American cause.

48.

Which of the following was NOT correct concerning the Battle of Yorktown?

a)

It was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War.

b)

It was a joint effort by the French and Americans.

c)

General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington.

d)

It was the largest British victory in the Revolutionary War.

49.

All of these are examples of the different sides of the Revolution except

a)

Patriots who fought for independence

b)

loyalists who fought for Great Britain

c)

Quakers who were pacifists and remained neutral

d)

Catholics who sided with Great Britain

50.

All of these are reasons slaves preferred to fight for the British except

a)

Lord Dunmore's decree made them free

b)

The British had already banned slavery in most o their colonies

c)

Runaway slaves could return to England and start a new life

d)

Slaves could be returned to their colonial masters after the revolution

51.

The American Revolution can be seen as somewhat hypocritical for all of these reasons except

a)

Colonists would say they were slaves to Great Britain economically

b)

Colonists owned slaves yet claimed to fight for freedom

c)

Most members of the Continental Congress were rich white men who were fighting to separate from rich white men,

d)

Colonists wanted representative government.