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Units 1 and 2 BMK Review

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A religious group that wanted to purify the Church of England. They came to America for religious freedom and settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

a)

Puritans

b)

Pilgrims

c)

Powhatans

d)

Quakers

2.

Thomas Hooker created the first written constitution, limiting the power of the government.

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

c)

New England Primer

d)

Declaration of Independence

3.

Which colony was originally called New Netherland (which was Dutch) and was renamed when taken by the English?

a)

Rhode Island

b)

Delaware

c)

New York

d)

North Carolina

4.

What was the first permanent English settlement established by the Virginia Company in 1607?

a)

Roanoke

b)

St. Augustine

c)

Jamestown

d)

Plymouth

5.

The leader of Jamestown who was known for being a strict leader. Y'all better work!

a)

John Smith

b)

John Rolfe

c)

William Berkeley

d)

Walter Raleigh

6.

This colony acted as a buffer between Spanish Florida and the other English colonies. It was originally settled by debtors, people who were in jail for excessive debts.

a)

North Carolina

b)

South Carolina

c)

Virginia

d)

Georgia

7.

Which local Indian helped the Pilgrims grow food to survive the second winter?

a)

Samoset

b)

Massasoit

c)

Pocahontas

d)

Squanto

8.

Tobacco, a cash crop, was developed in Virginia by __________.

a)

John Smith

b)

John Winthrop

c)

John Rolfe

d)

John Kent

9.

What is the name of the first representative assembly and legislative body in the colonies?

a)

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

b)

The Town Meetings

c)

The House of Burgesses

d)

The Mayflower Compact

10.

Which country originally settled Florida?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

New Netherlands

d)

England

11.

How did Anne Hutchinson challenge the authority of the Puritan Church?

a)

She believed she spoke directly to God through prayer.

b)

She believed that the colony should convert.

c)

She was killed during the witch trials.

d)

She tried to take over the church.

12.

________________ was the period when the Powhatan Tribe surrounded Jamestown and would not let the colonists in or out.

a)

The Black Death

b)

The Spanish Flu

c)

The Starving Time

d)

The Bubonic Plague

13.

True or false: Mass hysteria caused many people to be falsely accused during the Salem witch trials.

a)

T

b)

F

14.

How does this map support the idea that more enslaved people were used in the South?

a)

The South had a warmer climate and fewer natural resources than the North.

b)

The South relied on large-scale plantations that needed more labor.

c)

The North had more enslaved people because it needed the labor force for farming.

d)

The South had fewer enslaved people because it had smaller farms.

15.

What is a geographical similarity between the 13 colonies and their development along the East Coast?

a)

The 13 colonies were all located along the coastline, which created port and harbor cities.

b)

The 13 colonies were near lakes primarily used for irrigation.

c)

The 13 colonies were all developed in moderate climates best for cash crops.

d)

The 13 colonies were developed near the mountains to easily gather timber.

16.


Which situation was a cause of the French and Indian War?

a)
Alliance with Native American tribes against Spain.
b)

Territorial conflict between the French and British over the Ohio River Valley.

c)
Economic competition in the fur trade.
d)

Territorial conflict between the Native Americans and British over the Ohio River Valley.

17.

What was travel like for enslaved people during the Middle Passage?

a)

The travel was comfortable with ample space and food.

b)

Enslaved people enjoyed entertainment during the journey.

c)

Brutal and inhumane, involving severe overcrowding, lack of basic necessities, and widespread suffering.

d)

The journey was a short and pleasant experience.

18.

What impact did the Mayflower Compact have on the development of Plymouth Colony?

a)

The Mayflower Compact established a monarchy in Plymouth Colony.

b)

The Mayflower Compact facilitated self-governance and democratic principles in Plymouth Colony.

c)

The Mayflower Compact had no influence on the governance of the colony.

d)

The Mayflower Compact was a religious document that mandated church attendance.

19.

What was Benjamin Franklin's primary purpose for the Join, or Die political cartoon?

a)

To promote economic competition between the colonies.

b)

To show the benefits of British rule.

c)

To promote colonial unity against the French with the Albany Plan.

d)

To encourage changing sides to France instead of Britain.

20.

How did mercantilism affect the colonies? [choose two]

a)

The colonies had to rely on Great Britain for imports and exports.

b)

Colonies could trade with all mother countries (England, France, and Spain).

c)

Colonies could only produce raw materials, NOT manufactured goods.

d)

Colonies could produce as much manufactured goods as they wanted without restriction.

21.

What grievance did the Stamp Act possibly add to the Declaration of Independence?

a)
No taxation on goods
b)
Freedom from British rule
c)
Taxation with representation
d)
Taxation without representation.
22.

How did the Sons of Liberty react to the monopoly created by the East India Company and the passing of the Tea Act?

a)

They formed an alliance with the East India Company.

b)

They ignored the Tea Act and continued their regular trade.

c)

The Sons of Liberty protested by organizing the Boston Tea Party.

d)

They supported the Tea Act and encouraged its implementation.

23.

What can be concluded about the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a decisive victory for the British.
b)
The battle had no significant impact on the Revolutionary War.
c)

The Battle of Bunker Hill was a difficult battle for the British with a high loss of life.

d)
Colonial forces were easily defeated with minimal resistance.
24.

How did guerrilla warfare help the Continental Army?

a)

Enabled them to conduct effective, surprise tactics against the British.

b)

Encouraged the Continental Army to fight in traditional battle formations.

c)

Provided the Continental Army with heavy artillery support.

d)

Allowed the British to easily defeat the Continental Army.

25.

People who could not afford to come to America agreed to work without pay for a certain number of years. This is called...

a)

Indentured Servants

b)

Slaves

c)

Settlers

d)

Debtors

26.

Which 5 colonies make up the Southern colonies?

a)

Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

b)

Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

c)

Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

d)

Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida

27.

Which four colonies make up the New England colonies?

a)

Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut

b)

Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

c)

Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island

d)

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire

28.

Which four colonies make up the Mid-Atlantic (Middle) colonies?

a)

New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

b)

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island

c)

New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania

d)

New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

29.

What was the religious movement that helped unite the American colonies?

a)

Great Awakening

b)

Protestant Reformation

c)

Red Scare

d)

French & Indian War

30.

Why were the American colonists taxed after the French and Indian War?

a)

Britain was in debt and needed money

b)

That was the agreement with the Native Americans

c)

They made too much money

d)

Townshend Acts

31.

What law decreed that the colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Proclamation of 1763

d)

Intolerable Act

32.

Written by Thomas Paine, this pamphlet sold 500,000 copies and helped sway colonists toward independence.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution

c)

2 Treatise of Government

d)

Common Sense

33.

This secret society, formed by Boston patriot Samuel Adams, stirred a protest movement to oppose British policies.

a)

Sons of Anarchy

b)

The Secret Loyalists

c)

Sons of Liberty

d)

The Continentals

34.

The man responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence was

a)

John Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

35.

This event occurred when a crowd of protesters threw snowballs and rocks at British soldiers, who then fired into the crowd.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Boston Massacre

d)

Intolerable Acts

36.
Who commanded the Continental Army?
a)
Henry Knox
b)
John Hancock
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
George Washington
37.

Which battle started the American Revolution with the "shot heard around the world?"

a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Trenton and Princeton
c)
Saratoga
d)
Lexington and Concord
38.

Which of the following was a result of the Christmas day Battle of Trenton?

a)

The British Army surrendered to Benedict Arnold

b)

George Washington surprised and defeated a group of Hessian soldiers

c)

The war ended

d)

The French decided to send aid to the Americans

39.
Which battle ended the Revolutionary War?
a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Battle of Lexington
c)
Battle of Concord
d)
Battle of Saratoga
40.

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

a)

The Battle of Saratoga

b)

The Battle of Yorktown

c)

The Battle of Bunker Hill

d)

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

41.
Why were the colonists angry about "taxation without representation?"
a)
The colonists wanted to pay taxes on stamps and tea
b)
The colonists had no representation in Parliament
c)
The colonists fought to write the Declaration of Independence
d)
The colonists were loyal to the British and wanted to keep them happy
42.

Which group was most directly protected by the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

The French settlers in Canada

b)

The British soldiers stationed in the colonies

c)

The Native American tribes living west of the Appalachian Mountains

d)

The American colonists living along the eastern seaboard

43.

Gave a speech in 1775 to the Virginia legislature in which he famously declared, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” – which fired up America’s fight for independence.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

George Washington

44.

A Boston silversmith, engraver & a Sons of Liberty member. Warned the colonists that the British were on their way to Lexington and Concord, MA.

a)

Paul Revere

b)

John Adams

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

James Armistead

45.

Type of resistance: Using coded languages and songs to communicate and spread messages to other enslaved people and abolitionists

a)

Overt Resistance

b)

Covert Resistance

46.

Talking Back, Running Away, Revolts, Rebellion, Fighting are all examples of what kind of resistance?

a)

Overt

b)

Covert

47.

The area in blue was colonized by which country?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Dutch

48.

The area in green was colonized by which country?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Dutch

49.

The area in yellow was colonized by which country?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Dutch

50.

Which of these completes the graphic organizer?

a)

Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts

b)

King George III allows colonists to petition tax relief

c)

Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts

d)

King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament

51.

Which act required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers?

a)

Tea Act

b)

Quartering Act

c)

Sugar Act

d)

Stamp Act

52.

The Virginia Joint stock company founded which settlement?

a)

Virginia

b)

Jamestown

c)

Massachusetts Bay Colony

d)

Plymouth

53.

What does this chart show about the Quakers?

a)

Focused on business and trade.

b)

Believed in promoting violence and conflict to solve problems.

c)

Advocated for social justice, equality, and peace.

d)

Supported the continuation of slavery and inequality.

54.

How did the Sons of Liberty react to the monopoly created by the East India Trading Company and the passing of the Tea Act?

a)
They formed an alliance with the East India Trading Company.
b)
They ignored the Tea Act and continued their regular trade.
c)
The Sons of Liberty protested by organizing the Boston Tea Party.
d)
They supported the Tea Act and encouraged its implementation.
55.

Why was New England a poor geographical environment for cash crops?

a)
New England's geography supported large-scale agriculture easily.
b)
New England had fertile soil and a long growing season.
c)
The climate in New England was ideal for tropical cash crops.
d)

New England had rocky soil, short growing season, and harsh climate.

56.

What did Roger Williams do after being banished from the Massachussetts Bay Colony?

a)
He settled in New York.
b)
He founded the colony of Rhode Island.
c)
He joined the Puritan church.
d)
He returned to England.
57.

The colonies in this list were primarily founded to give colonists a greater degree of

a)

freedom from debts

b)

religious freedom

c)

economic freedom

d)

freedom of speech

58.

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 nations

59.

Which motive best completes the diagram?

a)

To promote free enterprise

b)

To extend democracy

c)

To expand empires

d)

To found utopian communities

60.

What motivated many of the colonists to migrate to Jamestown?

a)

they were seeking opportunities to farm

b)

they were seeking opportunities to achieve wealth through finding gold

c)

they were seeking a place to practice the Catholic religion

d)

they were seeking a war with the Natives over land

61.

These colonies were settled by the Pilgrims in 1620 and Puritans in 1630 to escape religious persecution in England

a)

Middle Colonies

b)

New England

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

Canada