WorksheetsSocial Studies quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why is the Mayflower Compact important?
it gave women voting rights
it established peace with the Pilgrims and the Native Americans
it was one of the first forms of self-government in the colonies
it allowed everyone to have religious freedom
In what year was Jamestown founded?
1620
1607
1789
1618
What is William Penn most known for?
having the idea of separation of powers
creating the blueprint for our present-day legal system
writing the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
founding Pennsylvania
When was Plymouth founded? Was the Mayflower Compact made that same year?
1607, yes
1620, no
1607, no
1620, yes
What was the purpose of Colonial Town Meetings?
keeping peace among the Pilgrims; kept "strangers" from revolting
provided colonists with laws
kept the colonies in peace
debated whether or not laws and government were fair
What colonies fit the following description?
-rocky soil/terrain, cold weather, lots of coastline, good harbors-
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
Which cause for the American Revolution is shown above?
taxation without representation
mercantilism
The Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
What role did Wentworth Cheswell play in the American Revolution?
led the debate for independence, second U.S. president
organized resistance to British taxes
Virginia's first governor, gave the "Give me Liberty or Give me Death'" speech
fought at the Battle of Saratoga, first African-American elected to public office
What happened in the Battles of Lexington and Concord? What is the significance of these events?
one of the first colonial victories in the Revolutionary War; persuaded France to aid the colonies in the War
first battles between the red coats and the Continental Army; marked the beginning of the American Revolution
General Washington and his troops surrounded the British, making the British surrender; last battle of American Revolution, marked the colonies as winners
gave us a weak government; led to our modern-day government
What role did King George the Third play during the Revolutionary War?
trained the Continental Army and fought in the American Revolution
inspired colonists to support the Continental Army through his writings
led the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, first U.S. president
was king of England, taxed colonists relentlessly, caused the War with the colonies
