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Worksheets13 colonies and exploration
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Why is the Virginia House of Burgesses important for the development of representative government in the colonies?
It was the 1st elected representative assembly in the colonies
It was the 1st time that the king's power was limited by the people
It was the 1st direct democracy established in the colonies
It created the 1st bill of rights for people in the colonies
Why is the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639) an important document for representative government in the colonies?
It created the 1st elected representative assembly
It created the 1st bill of rights for all Englishmen
It created the 1st written constitution in the colonies
It created the 1st direct democracy in the colonies
Why is the Mayflower Compact (1620) an important document for representative government in the colonies?
It established the 1st direct democracy in the colonies
It created the 1st written constitution in the colonies
It created the 1st representative assembly in the colonies
It limited the power of the king
What were the major cash crops grown in the Southern colonies?
Tobacco, Rice, Indigo
Tobacco, Wheat, Indigo
Tobacco, Rice, Wheat
Tobacco, Rice, Cotton
Why did the Puritans and Pilgrims establish colonies in New England?
To escape religious persecution in England and establish their own churches
To create plantations for growing cash crops using African slaves
To explore and find gold and silver
To prevent Spain and France from taking the land for themselves
Which of the following IS an example of a Southern colony?
Maryland
New Hampshire
New York
Rhode Island
True or False: Quakers in the Middle colonies enjoyed rich goods, like fancy clothes and large houses
True
False
What contributed to the development of representative government in the American colonies?
American colonies were allowed to elect and serve as members of Parliament.
The colonies had no economic value to England.
England appointed royal governors to ensure colonists remain loyal.
The colonies were far for England to effectively enforce laws.
Which contribute to the development of the Plantation System?
Trading opportunities
Cash crops
Sugar cane
Large farms
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
Communism.
Best opportunities for immigrants
a great era of mercantilism for Europe
the development of the plantation system
Why was the creation of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut an important milestone in the growth of representative government in the colonies?
It was origen of the idea of judicial review for laws from Congress
It was a social contract requiring settlers to pledge loyalty to Great Britain.
It is considered the first constitution written in the colonies.
It established the first legislature in the colonies.
The British imposed taxes on the colonists to help pay the expenses of fighting the —
Texas Fair and missions.
American Revolution
French Revolution
French Indian War
Which location identifies the country's reasons for colonization described?
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2
3
4
Which of the following was the main economic cause for colonization in the Americas?
Mercantilism
Plantation system
Industrialization
Globalization
Thomas Hooker, William Bradford, and Anne Hutchinson all established colonies for religious freedom in which colonial region identified below?
1
2
3
4
New England's colonial economy was based mainly on —
shipbuilding and manufacturing
shipbuilding and slavery
shipbuilding and gaming
shipbuilding and mining
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.
1
2
3
4
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?
Free enterprise
salutary neglect
Mercantilism
Propaganda
Which settlement was home to the Pilgrims?
Baltimore
Jamestown
Philadelphia
Plymouth
What is not true of the Puritans?
John Wintrop was the leader
they set out to establish a community the world would admire
Puritans accepted other religious groups in their colonies
several leaders were expelled from the colony for their beliefs
The French explorers/colonists were interested in
fur trade
mineral wealth
farming
shipping industry
Why was slavery less prevalent in the northern colonies?
many people believed it was morally wrong
more slaves were needed for the large plantations in the southern colonies
it was not profitable for many people to own slaves
most northerners considered slaves to be equal citizens
What was to become the major source of conflict between Indians and colonists?
Puritanism
religious freedom
land ownership/control of the land
trade
Representative government was first introduced to American in which colony with the House of Burgesses?
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
Georgia
Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote about the rights of man?
John Locke
Winnie the Pooh
William Poe
Ed Snow
What best describes the economy of the southern region in the colonial period?
large farms, staple crops, cheap labor
warehouses, shipbuilding, towns
small farms, fish products, markets
towns. small farms, cheap labor
What was the document signed by the Pilgrims establishing a common government for their colony?
House of Burgess Plan
Fundamental Orders
Mayflower Copmpact
Plymouth Plantation
Anne Hutchinson's teachings threatened to undermine the spiritual leadership of the clergy because
she said that God had told her which clergy were corrupt- a problem since clergy said God only spoke to them!
she denounced clergymen who were also political leaders
she stressed faith over good deeds
She led bible study groups for women in her home (something she wasn't supposed to do)
Pilgrim leader who wrote an account of pilgrim life titled. "Of Plymouth Plantation" (he was the Governor).
Who was John Wintrop?
Who was Roger Williams?
Who was John Smith?
Who was William Bradford?
Pennsylvania was founded for what group?
Puritans
Quakers
Pilgrimas
Catholics
What is the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
1st Representative Government in America
It guaranteed religious freedom
First written constitution in America
First direct democracy in America
New York was named after James, Duke of York. What was the name of this location prior to being called New York?
New Amsterdam
New England
New Hampshire
Winnipeg
This Quaker owned 2 colonies, Pennsylvania & Delaware. Who was he?
William Bradford
Lord Philadelphia
William Penn
Brad Pitt
Pocahontas really married who?
John Smith
John Calvert
John Rolfe
Calvin Klein
Lord Calvert settled this area as a refuge for Catholics.
Delaware
Maryland
Oklahoma
Michigan
Roger Williams is best known in American history as
founder of New Hampshire
first Governor of Massachusetts
early champion of religious freedom
used mule sales
What best describes the settler's attitudes toward the natives?
Settlers showed little respect for natives because they saw them as inferior
Settlers showed repect/acceptance their differences in culture
Settlers wanted to learn native culture
Settlers were openly hostile and did not want to live in peace with natives
This country is responsible for large movements of enslaved people from Africa to its colony, New Amsterdam.
British
French
Spanish
Dutch
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?
The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It limited the power of future colonial governments.
It weakened the influence of religion in government
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.
Boston and New Orleans were both founded as?
Port Cities
Farming Communities
Industrial Centers
Military Outposts
How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?
Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.
Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.
Natural harbors provided access to markets.
Extreme climates limited productive activity.
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
To reduce overpopulation in Europe.
To create communities founded on religious tolerance.
To profit from trading in furs and other goods.
To create joint ventures with other European powers.
What colony was the first permanent English settlement located in?
Massachusetts
New Hamsphire
Maryland
Virginia
Which of the original 13 colonies was considered the "melting pot" for religious diversity?
New England Colonies
Middle or Mid-Atlantic Colonies
Southern Colonies
Northwest Colonies
Which of the original 13 colonies was known as the "breadbasket" colony?
Northwest Colonies
New England Colonies
Middle or Mid-Atlantic Colonies
Southern Colonies
Which colonial region's geography/climate described as rocky, hilly, dense forest with limited farming?
New England
Middle or Mid-Atlantic
Southern
Northwest
Which colonial region planted cash crops such as tobacco, rice, corn, indigo?
Northwest
New England
Middle or Mid-Atlantic
Southern
Who was the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony and leader of the Quaker religious community?
Lord Baltimore
William Penn
John Winthrop
James Oglethorpe
What are some reasons for the exploration of the "New World"?
Spanish (Spain) looking for gold and silver
French (France) looking for furs
English (England) to increase it's wealth and power
Religious persecution
All of the above
The colonists in Plymouth came from England looking for:
religious freedom
gold
furs
free land
How did the Virginia Company make money?
Selling furs
Selling lumber
Growing and selling tobacco
Growing and selling grain
The Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony are also referred to by which term?
Catholics
Quakers
Puritans
Mercantilist
The enslaved population was highest in the Southern colonial region. Which factor below contributed most to this
unskilled labors were used as inexpensive labor for plantations
Africans were more likely to survive the journey to the South over the new England Colonies
the New England Colonies required more enslaved labor than the South
The Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgess and the Fundamental orders of Connecticut are examples of what in the colonies
Salutary Neglect
Parliament
Mercantilism
Self Government
