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Unit 1 - Checking for Understanding

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jamestown was founded in 1607. What century was that?

a)

15th Century

b)

16th Century

c)

17th Century

d)

18th Century

2.

The interactions between the Native Americans and colonists were mostly positive:

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What was a joint stock company?

a)

A company that petitioned Parliament

b)

The ship Columbus led.

c)

English merchant-capitalists pooled money to finance voyages.

d)

I have no clue.

4.

Tobacco was the major product that provided initial wealth for the colonies.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

This set of colonies focused on trade and agriculture:

a)

New England colonies

b)

Southern Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

d)

I have no clue.

6.

This set of colonies focused on getting wealthy with agriculture:

a)

New England colonies

b)

Southern Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

d)

I have no clue.

7.

The economic focus of the colonies was not determined by geography:

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What were major contributions to our culture from African slaves?

a)

Food, such as yam, bbq, and grits.

b)

Shotgun houses

c)

Dancing, music, and storytelling

d)

All of the above

9.

Slavery ______ as a result of the decrease of indentured servitude:

a)

increased

b)

decreased

10.

This is what the transportation of slaves from Africa and the New World was referred to:

a)

The Colombian Exchange

b)

Triangular Trade

c)

Bacon's Rebellion

d)

The Middle Passage

11.

The main reason colonist opposed British taxes?

a)

Taxation without representation

b)

Salutary Neglect

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

The Middle Passage

12.

The Mid-Atlantic Colonies were know for:

a)

Agriculture

b)

Cultural Diversity

c)

Slavery

d)

Pilgrims

13.

Which is an example of self government?

a)

House of Burgesses

b)

Town Hall Meetings

c)

Church Leadership

d)

All of these