WorksheetsUnit 1 Colonies and Revolution
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
Why did the 13 colonies develop into three different regions?
they had different governments
they had different geographic conditions
they had different levels of education
they had different religious ideas
Which of the following was NOT one of the British ideas the colonists used to start their government?
House of Burgesses
Rule of law
English Bill of Rights
Parliament
This is the economic practice of powerful countries to export more than they import.
Triangular Trade
Mercantilism
Indentured Servants
Mayflower Compact
Select ALL of the three parts of the Declaration of Independence
It said the colonies were now the United States of America.
It asked for things to return to the way of salutary neglect.
It listed complaints against the King of England
It dissolved all ties with Great Britain
If a person came to the colonies for religious freedom and the ended up planting crops such as wheat and rye, which colonial region would they have come from?
New England
Middle
Southern
If a person came to the colonies for economic opportunity and planted crops such as tobacco, indigo, and rice, to which colonial region would they have come?
New England
Middle
Southern
How did the colonist feel about Great Britain?
They disliked the King but liked that they had good representation in Parliament.
They were loyal to the King but believed that the taxes were too high.
They were loyal but believed that only their colonial assemblies could tax them.
They hated the King and they refused to pay taxes for any reason.
Why did Benjamin Franklin draw the "Join or Die" political cartoon.
to help the New England colonies become the most powerful of all of the colonial regions
to unite the colonies in the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolution
to encourage the colonies to start their own country called the United States of America
to explain the superstition of colonists towards people of different religions
Why did the "Enlightenment" that took place in Europe become important to the people in the colonies?
Colonial leaders were influenced by the ideas of great thinkers from this movement.
Colonists were influenced by the religious revivals that took place throughout the colonies.
Great thinkers from the movement led to the political development of the colonies.
Colonists were angry over the taxes that came about as a result of the movement.
The American Revolution influenced people in the United States and around the world to fight for freedom.
True
False
The American Revolution was a rebellion of the thirteen British colonies over the loss of their rights as English citizens.
True
False
Colonists broke their ties with Great Britain during the American Revolution.
True
False
During the American Revolution, the First Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to Great Britain in an effort to make peace with the King and Parliament.
True
False
Before the American Revolution, Thomas Paine wrote a booklet stating that the colonies needed to remain part of Great Britain for protection and economic opportunity.
True
False
All of the following are Push Factors for migration EXCEPT
Disasters
Safety
Poverty
Unemployment
All of the following are Pull Factors that cause people to migrate to an area EXCEPT
Opportunity
Safety
Fear
Freedom
All of the following are characteristics of the New England Colonies EXCEPT
Many poor farmers and a few wealthy planters
strong religious and family values
economy based on trade and shipbuilding
exiled dissenters
All of the following are characteristics of the Middle Colonies EXCEPT
most socially diverse
mostly rural with few urban areas
known as the bread basket colonies
tolerant of all religions
All of the following are characteristics of the Southern Colonies EXCEPT
Many poor farmers and a few rich planters
mostly rural with few urban areas
relied heavily on slaves
most socially diverse
Which of the following two answer choices made up colonial governments?
male landowners
male and female church leaders
male church leaders
citizens over the age of 21
Which of the following allowed the thirteen British colonies political and economic freedom?
Mercantilism
Great Awakening
Salutary Neglect
French and Indian War
Why is the Mayflower Compact so important?
one of the first examples of self-government
established the colony of Massachusetts
stated that the colonies were breaking ties with Britain
established indentured servants and slaves to be used as labor
This is how the colonies controlled the Royal Governors appointed by the King of England.
Tar and Feather
Power of the Purse
Triangular Trade
The Enlightenment
After which event did Britain announce that the colonists were not allowed to move across the Appalachian Mountains?
Parliamentary Acts
Great Awakening
French and Indian War
American Revolution
Which of the following events promoted tolerance of people of all religions as well as equality among all people?
Great Awakening
French and Indian War
American Revolution
Mayflower Compact
Label the Colonial Regions
