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13 colonies and exploration

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the first successful English colony?
a)
Roanoke
b)
Plymouth
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Jamestown
2.
The Age of Exploration started after which world event?
a)
Columbus 'discovered" the New World
b)
Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson River
c)
Jamestown was founded
d)
The Aztecs were conquered
3.
Which term is defined as "A shorter water route to Asia by going through or over North America?"
a)
Conquistadors
b)
Northwest Passage
c)
Ethnocentrism
d)
Columbian Exchange
4.

Why is the Virginia House of Burgesses important for the development of representative government in the colonies?

a)

It was the 1st elected representative assembly in the colonies

b)

It was the 1st time that the king's power was limited by the people

c)

It was the 1st direct democracy established in the colonies

d)

It created the 1st bill of rights for people in the colonies

5.

Why is the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639) an important document for representative government in the colonies?

a)

It created the 1st elected representative assembly

b)

It created the 1st bill of rights for all Englishmen

c)

It created the 1st written constitution in the colonies

d)

It created the 1st direct democracy in the colonies

6.

Why is the Mayflower Compact (1620) an important document for representative government in the colonies?

a)

It established the 1st direct democracy in the colonies

b)

It created the 1st written constitution in the colonies

c)

It created the 1st representative assembly in the colonies

d)

It limited the power of the king

7.

What were the major cash crops grown in the Southern colonies?

a)

Tobacco, Rice, Indigo

b)

Tobacco, Wheat, Indigo

c)

Tobacco, Rice, Wheat

d)

Tobacco, Rice, Cotton

8.

Why did the Puritans and Pilgrims establish colonies in New England?

a)

To escape religious persecution in England and establish their own churches

b)

To create plantations for growing cash crops using African slaves

c)

To explore and find gold and silver

d)

To prevent Spain and France from taking the land for themselves

9.

Which of the following IS an example of a Southern colony?

a)

Maryland

b)

New Hampshire

c)

New York

d)

Rhode Island

10.

True or False: Quakers in the Middle colonies enjoyed rich goods, like fancy clothes and large houses

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What contributed to the development of representative government in the American colonies?

a)

American colonies were allowed to elect and serve as members of Parliament.

b)

The colonies had no economic value to England.

c)

England appointed royal governors to ensure colonists remain loyal.

d)

The colonies were far for England to effectively enforce laws.

12.

Which contribute to the development of the Plantation System?

a)

Trading opportunities

b)

Cash crops

c)

Sugar cane

d)

Large farms

13.

Slavery was introduced to Colonial America in 1619. During the early days of Colonial America, most enslaved people were brought into the coastal port towns of New York and Boston. However, due to geographic conditions of the Southern colonies slavery became an important component in the economy of the South.


The result of slavery in the Southern Colonies was

a)

Communism.

b)

Best opportunities for immigrants

c)

a great era of mercantilism for Europe

d)

the development of the plantation system

14.

Why was the creation of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut an important milestone in the growth of representative government in the colonies?

a)

It was origen of the idea of judicial review for laws from Congress

b)

It was a social contract requiring settlers to pledge loyalty to Great Britain.

c)

It is considered the first constitution written in the colonies.

d)

It established the first legislature in the colonies.

15.

The British imposed taxes on the colonists to help pay the expenses of fighting the —

a)

Texas Fair and missions.

b)

American Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

French Indian War

16.

Which location identifies the country's reasons for colonization described?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

Which of the following was the main economic cause for colonization in the Americas?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Plantation system

c)

Industrialization

d)

Globalization

18.

Thomas Hooker, William Bradford, and Anne Hutchinson all established colonies for religious freedom in which colonial region identified below?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

19.

New England's colonial economy was based mainly on —

a)

shipbuilding and manufacturing

b)

shipbuilding and slavery

c)

shipbuilding and gaming

d)

shipbuilding and mining

20.

After the conclusion of the French and Indian War in America, the British Empire began to tighten control over its rather autonomous colonies. In response to Pontiac’s Rebellion, a revolt of Native Americans led by Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, King George III declared the Proclamation of 1763. Identify the geographical location of the Proclamation of 1763.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

21.

The distance from Britain and the size of the British Empire was an advantage for the colonies. It was expensive to send British troops to the colonies. For many years, the British government’s philosophy was one of “salutary neglect.” This meant that they would pass laws to regulate trade in the colonies, but they did not do much to enforce them. The British knew that the colonies were benefiting from goods from the Dutch, French, and Spanish, however. Eventually, in 1763, they began to enforce many of the trade restrictions and even passed new ones.

According to the reading the colonists had been violating what British policy for some time?

a)

Free enterprise

b)

salutary neglect

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Propaganda

22.
What role did tobacco play in the history of Jamestown?
a)
It was the main crop the founders of Jamestown hoped to grow when they first established the colony
b)
It turned out to be the cash crop and that saved the colony.
c)
It caused fighting when the colonial government outlawed the crop and would not allow it to be imported.
d)
Although Virginians tried to raise tobacco, the crop failed miserably
23.
The Puritans views and attitudes led them to promote the idea of 
a)
religious tolerance
b)
social equality
c)
separation of church and state
d)
hard work and common goals
24.
The founder of Rhode Island was
a)
Roger Williams
b)
John Winthrop
c)
Anne Hutchinson
d)
William Bradford
25.
The colony that was founded on principles of social equality and religious tolerance was 
a)
Massachusetts Bay
b)
Pennsylvania
c)
Plymouth
d)
New York
26.
What was the main economic activity of the French in North America?
a)
mercantilism
b)
sugar trade
c)
tobacco
d)
fur trade
27.
Because of the fertile land and long growing season, plantations in the thirteen colonies developed in 
a)
the Middle Atlantic region
b)
the South
c)
the Upper Mississippi River Valley
d)
New England
28.
“They came to find religious freedom. They sought heaven on earth. They claimed that the Bible alone was their standard.  They valued education and founded colonies.  However, they did not extend the religious freedom they craved to others.  They even hanged some poor retches, believing them to be witches.” The above quote refers to the
a)
Quakers
b)
Puritans
c)
Jamestown settlers
d)
Dutch in New Amsterdam
29.
In which of these colonies was the Puritan religion most dominant?  
a)
Maryland
b)
Virginia
c)
Massachusetts
d)
Pennsylvania
30.

Which settlement was home to the Pilgrims?

a)

Baltimore

b)

Jamestown

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Plymouth

31.

What is not true of the Puritans?

a)

John Wintrop was the leader

b)

they set out to establish a community the world would admire

c)

Puritans accepted other religious groups in their colonies

d)

several leaders were expelled from the colony for their beliefs

32.

The French explorers/colonists were interested in

a)

fur trade

b)

mineral wealth

c)

farming

d)

shipping industry

33.

Why was slavery less prevalent in the northern colonies?

a)

many people believed it was morally wrong

b)

more slaves were needed for the large plantations in the southern colonies

c)

it was not profitable for many people to own slaves

d)

most northerners considered slaves to be equal citizens

34.

What was to become the major source of conflict between Indians and colonists?

a)

Puritanism

b)

religious freedom

c)

land ownership/control of the land

d)

trade

35.

Representative government was first introduced to American in which colony with the House of Burgesses?

a)

Virginia

b)

North Carolina

c)

Maryland

d)

Georgia

36.

Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote about the rights of man?

a)

John Locke

b)

Winnie the Pooh

c)

William Poe

d)

Ed Snow

37.

What best describes the economy of the southern region in the colonial period?

a)

large farms, staple crops, cheap labor

b)

warehouses, shipbuilding, towns

c)

small farms, fish products, markets

d)

towns. small farms, cheap labor

38.

What was the document signed by the Pilgrims establishing a common government for their colony?

a)

House of Burgess Plan

b)

Fundamental Orders

c)

Mayflower Copmpact

d)

Plymouth Plantation

39.

Anne Hutchinson's teachings threatened to undermine the spiritual leadership of the clergy because

a)

she said that God had told her which clergy were corrupt- a problem since clergy said God only spoke to them!

b)

she denounced clergymen who were also political leaders

c)

she stressed faith over good deeds

d)

She led bible study groups for women in her home (something she wasn't supposed to do)

40.

Pilgrim leader who wrote an account of pilgrim life titled. "Of Plymouth Plantation" (he was the Governor).

a)

Who was John Wintrop?

b)

Who was Roger Williams?

c)

Who was John Smith?

d)

Who was William Bradford?

41.

Pennsylvania was founded for what group?

a)

Puritans

b)

Quakers

c)

Pilgrimas

d)

Catholics

42.

What is the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

a)

1st Representative Government in America

b)

It guaranteed religious freedom

c)

First written constitution in America

d)

First direct democracy in America

43.

New York was named after James, Duke of York. What was the name of this location prior to being called New York?

a)

New Amsterdam

b)

New England

c)

New Hampshire

d)

Winnipeg

44.

This Quaker owned 2 colonies, Pennsylvania & Delaware. Who was he?

a)

William Bradford

b)

Lord Philadelphia

c)

William Penn

d)

Brad Pitt

45.

Pocahontas really married who?

a)

John Smith

b)

John Calvert

c)

John Rolfe

d)

Calvin Klein

46.

Lord Calvert settled this area as a refuge for Catholics.

a)

Delaware

b)

Maryland

c)

Oklahoma

d)

Michigan

47.

Roger Williams is best known in American history as

a)

founder of New Hampshire

b)

first Governor of Massachusetts

c)

early champion of religious freedom

d)

used mule sales

48.

What best describes the settler's attitudes toward the natives?

a)

Settlers showed little respect for natives because they saw them as inferior

b)

Settlers showed repect/acceptance their differences in culture

c)

Settlers wanted to learn native culture

d)

Settlers were openly hostile and did not want to live in peace with natives

49.

This country is responsible for large movements of enslaved people from Africa to its colony, New Amsterdam.

a)

British

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

Dutch

50.

From 1690 to 1760 Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect."


Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

a)

The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government

b)

Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies

c)

The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

d)

Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.

51.

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 colonists through local government.

52.

Boston and New Orleans were both founded as?

a)

Port Cities

b)

Farming Communities

c)

Industrial Centers

d)

Military Outposts

53.

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

a)

Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.

b)

Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.

c)

Natural harbors provided access to markets.

d)

Extreme climates limited productive activity.

54.

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

a)

To reduce overpopulation in Europe.

b)

To create communities founded on religious tolerance.

c)

To profit from trading in furs and other goods.

d)

To create joint ventures with other European powers.

55.

What colony was the first permanent English settlement located in?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

New Hamsphire

c)

Maryland

d)

Virginia

56.

Which of the original 13 colonies was considered the "melting pot" for religious diversity?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle or Mid-Atlantic Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

Northwest Colonies

57.

Which of the original 13 colonies was known as the "breadbasket" colony?

a)

Northwest Colonies

b)

New England Colonies

c)

Middle or Mid-Atlantic Colonies

d)

Southern Colonies

58.

Which colonial region's geography/climate described as rocky, hilly, dense forest with limited farming?

a)

New England

b)

Middle or Mid-Atlantic

c)

Southern

d)

Northwest

59.

Which colonial region planted cash crops such as tobacco, rice, corn, indigo?

a)

Northwest

b)

New England

c)

Middle or Mid-Atlantic

d)

Southern

60.

Who was the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony and leader of the Quaker religious community?

a)

Lord Baltimore

b)

William Penn

c)

John Winthrop

d)

James Oglethorpe

61.

What are some reasons for the exploration of the "New World"?

a)

Spanish (Spain) looking for gold and silver

b)

French (France) looking for furs

c)

English (England) to increase it's wealth and power

d)

Religious persecution

e)

All of the above

62.

The colonists in Plymouth came from England looking for:

a)

religious freedom

b)

gold

c)

furs

d)

free land

63.

How did the Virginia Company make money?

a)

Selling furs

b)

Selling lumber

c)

Growing and selling tobacco

d)

Growing and selling grain

64.
Lumber and ship building was a successful enterprise in which colonies?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
MIddle and Southern
65.

The Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony are also referred to by which term?

a)

Catholics

b)

Quakers

c)

Puritans

d)

Mercantilist

66.

The enslaved population was highest in the Southern colonial region. Which factor below contributed most to this

a)

unskilled labors were used as inexpensive labor for plantations

b)

Africans were more likely to survive the journey to the South over the new England Colonies

c)

the New England Colonies required more enslaved labor than the South

67.

The Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgess and the Fundamental orders of Connecticut are examples of what in the colonies

a)

Salutary Neglect

b)

Parliament

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Self Government