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US History Ch 3 Colonies Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The settlement of Jamestown was founded in

a)

1626

b)

1607

c)

1732

d)

1712

2.
Which region of colonies' economy consisted of Plantation Agricultural?
a)
New England
b)
Middle 
c)
Southern
3.

The names of the regions are:

a)

New England, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies

b)

Virginia, South Carolina, Delaware

c)

Southern Colonies, Middle Colonies, United States of America

d)

Spain, England, Italy

4.

an area that is under the control of another country

a)

state

b)

colony

c)

region

d)

city

5.
The colonies in yellow belong to what region?
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
France
6.
The colonies in green belong to what region?
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
France
7.
The colonies in red belong to what region?
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
France
8.
What region relied on shipbuilding? 
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
Georgia
9.
Which region relied heavily on slaves?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
None of these
10.
Which region was known for it's diversity? (People from many different places, following many different religions.)
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
None of these
11.
Which of the following is not one of the original 13 colonies?
a)
Maryland
b)
Rhode Island
c)
Kentucky
d)
Georgia
12.

True or False: Puritans generally settled in the Southern colonies

a)

True

b)

False

13.
Why did most people come to the New England colonies?
a)
They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.
b)
They wanted to make money by working in factories.
c)
They were taken from their home countries and forced to work there as slaves.
d)
They were looking for a more diverse place to live.
14.
Which region of colonies' economy was built around trade and fishing?
a)
New England
b)
Middle 
c)
Southern 
15.
Which region of colonies' economy consisted of Plantation Agricultural?
a)
New England
b)
Middle 
c)
Southern
16.

The settlement of Jamestown was founded in

a)

1626

b)

1607

c)

1732

d)

1712

17.

How many stars did the first flag have?

a)

50

b)

10

c)

1

d)

13

18.

The names of the regions are:

a)

New England, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies

b)

Virginia, South Carolina, Delaware

c)

Southern Colonies, Middle Colonies, United States of America

d)

Spain, England, Italy

19.

What colony was NOT in the New England region?

a)

Connecticut

b)

North Carolina

c)

New Hampshere

d)

Rhode Island

20.

an area that is under the control of another country

a)

state

b)

colony

c)

region

d)

city

21.

a group of beliefs or rituals

a)

religion

b)

climate

c)

government

d)

economy

22.

a person who makes a journey for religious reasons

a)

preacher

b)

indentured servant

c)

Pilgrim

d)

governor

23.

the first agreement for self-government in America;

established in the Plymouth Colony

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

U.S. Constitution

d)

Bill of Rights

24.

Most colonists came from (a)   and all were considered British Subjects.

25.

Identify the largest city is ‘New England’.

(a)  

26.

Two largest cities in the Middle Colonies was Philadelphia and (a)   .

27.

Willingness to let others practice their religion.

a)

Religious Tolerance

b)

Authoritarian Regime

c)

Autocracy

d)

Absolute Monarchy

28.

Why did many Europeans face persecution in the 16th century?

a)

Establishment of Communist rule

b)

Increase in economic activity

c)

If you did not practice the established religion, you could be punished, fined or jailed.

d)

Cheaper airfare

29.

The Puritans founded Massachusetts Bay in hopes of finding _____ .

a)

Gold

b)

Tabacco

c)

Religious Freedom

d)

Slaves

30.

What was salutary neglect?

a)

time period where Britain did not govern colonies strictly

b)

Britain tried to take away self-government from colonies

c)

colonies paid higher taxes than people in England

d)

smuggling was strictly punished

31.

3 sided trade route between the 13 Colonies, the West Indies, and Africa; included the slave trade

a)

mercantilism

b)

charter

c)

triangular trade

d)

cash crop

32.

Prior to 1760, colonies had their own independent assemblies to govern themselves

a)

True

b)

False

33.

To prevent colonists to trade with other countries, Britain imposed the Navigation Acts. The Navigation Acts were:

a)

A person or company who sells goods/products (merchandise)

b)

In: goods coming into a country

c)

Exit: goods going out of a country (selling)

d)

The specific laws passed by England to control the trade

34.
What ended the French and Indian War?
a)
Treaty of Paris 1763
b)
Proclamation of 1763
c)
Treaty of Versialle
d)
Proclamation of France defeat 1763
35.

True or False? The Ottawa Chief Pontiac was a great organizer, and he convinced many local tribes to join together against the British for taking their land.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Native Americans from many tribes attacked British forts and settlements in the Ohio River valley and along the Great Lakes. The fight was known as _____________________.

a)

Pueblo Revolt

b)

Pontiac's Rebellion

c)

El Camino Real

d)

Proclamation of 1763

37.
According to the British what was the reason for the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
The Proclamation of 1763 gave all of the land to the American colonists.
b)
It was a law that allowed colonists the chance to  settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
c)
The Proclamation was a meeting between Native Americans and the colonists. 
d)
It was attempt to end conflicts between Native Americans and colonists west of the Appalachian Mountains.
38.

Colonists were able to elect representatives in British Parliament.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

a)

It established a democratic government

b)

It limited the power of the king

c)

It allowed Parliament to impose taxes

d)

It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens

40.

How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

a)

It established an army

b)

It created anti-colony sentiment

c)

It required colonists to pay heavy taxes

d)

It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality

41.

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

a)

Laws were written to abolish slavery

b)

It expanded throughout the colonies

c)

It was limited to the Southern colonies

d)

Laws banned the sale of enslaved people

42.

What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?

a)

A. to teach reading and writing

b)

To prepare students for paying taxes

c)

To attract new teachers to schools

d)

To convince adults to get an education

43.

Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?

a)

Parliament, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening

b)

Magna Carta, Great Awakening, English Bill of Rights, Parliament

c)

English Bill of Rights, Parliament, Magna Carta

d)

Magna Carta, Parliament, English Bill of Rights, Great Awakening

44.

Most colonists lived....

a)

In crowded cities

b)

In wealthy colonial homes

c)

On small family farms

d)

Near factories

45.

What was the colonists' system for their laws and punishments?

a)

A. Each colonial assembly passed its own criminal laws and punishments.

b)

Each colony had little crime so laws and punishment were unnecessary

c)

All colonies were required to share the same criminal punishment by law

d)

All colonies had no recognized or official criminal laws or punishments

46.

The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and people across the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and the Americas

a)

The Great Awakening

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Slavery

d)

Parliament

47.

These colonies largely depended on slave labor because of cash crops.

a)

Middle

b)

New England

c)

Southern

48.

Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?

a)

monarchy

b)

Parliament

c)

political parties

d)

self-government

49.

Emma, Noah, and Olivia are studying the 13 colonies for their history project. They are debating about the economic system that was prevalent in the 13 colonies. Can you assist them?

a)

A. capitalism

b)

B. socialism

c)

C. feudalism

d)

D. mercantilism

50.

While studying the 'The Glorious Revolution', Sophia, Noah, and Ava came across a term 'Bill of Rights'. What does this term likely refer to in the context of the chapter?

a)

A. A document that granted freedom to the enslaved people.

b)

B. A document that closed all European ports along the African coast.

c)

C. A document that was created by the king to establish Parliament.

d)

D. A document that limited the powers of the king and outlined the rights of Parliament.

51.

Emma, Ethan, and Olivia are studying the Magna Carta. They are trying to understand why it was significant to the English citizens. Can you assist them?

a)

A. It established the concept of limited government.

b)

B. It allowed the citizens to elect the king.

c)

C. It defined the boundaries of the English empire.

d)

D. It abolished the monarchy.

52.

In a recent town meeting, James, Sarah, and Mia were discussing the sudden increase in spiritual gatherings and rituals in their neighborhood. What could be the reason behind this 'Religious Revival' in their locality?

a)

A. The community members have regained their faith.

b)

B. The rural lifestyle is superior to urban living.

c)

C. The females in their community are less educated than males.

d)

D. Prosperity in their community is derived from wealth accumulation.

53.
A colonist who received free passage to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years.
a)
Slave
b)
Indentured Servant
c)
Puritans
d)
Proprietors
54.

Laws passed in the colonies to control slaves

a)

General Court

b)

Fundamental Orders

c)

Slave Codes

d)

Dissenter

55.

Protestants who wanted to reform the Church of England

a)

Catholics

b)

Methodists

c)

Puritans

d)

Pilgrims

56.

A belief that that allowed many different religions worshiped in a community.

a)

Representative Government

b)

Religious Tolerance

c)

Fundamental Orders

d)

Dissenter

57.

A member of a Puritan group that left England in the early 1600s to setle in America.

a)

Catholics

b)

Quakers

c)

Pilgrims

d)

Puritans

58.

A document written by the Pilgrims establishing themselves as a community and setting rules for self-government.

a)

Fundamental Orders

b)

General Court

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Headright System

59.

A Puritain group whose members believed in equality and that all people could reach salvation.

a)

Catholics

b)

Pilgrims

c)

Quaker

d)

Puritans

60.
A crop that is continuously in demand (Corn, Wheat, Oats).
a)
Staple Crops
b)
Cash Crops
c)
Rotating Crops
d)
Hardy Crops
61.

Based on the map, where would a whaler or shipbuilder be most likely to live in colonial times?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

South Carolina

62.

 Based on the map, which two regions of colonial America had good natural harbors and a thriving fur trade?

a)

Western and Middle Colonies

b)

New England and Middle Colonies

c)

Middle and Southern Colonies

63.

Many early English colonists came to the American colonies for religious reasons. Which group of colonies was known for its religious toleration?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

64.

The Slave Trade became an essential part of the labor force in which region of the American colonies?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

65.

 What was the main economy of the Southern colonies?

a)

manufacturing

b)

cash crops

c)

whaling and fishing

d)

fur trade

66.

 How did most New England colonies conduct government business?

a)

They elected representatives to the House of Burgesses

b)

They followed England’s royal government when handling local business.

c)

They held town meetings to make decisions on important topics.

67.

What is the Social Contract?

a)

an agreement between the rich and the poor classes to improve education

b)

 an agreement between the government and its citizens

c)

an agreement that citizens will obey the government and pay taxes if the government protects its citizens’ rights

d)

Both b and c

68.

What was significant about the Virginia House of Burgesses?

a)

It granted equal rights to Native Americans.

b)

It negotiated the treaty of the French-Indian War.

c)

It attempted to get rid of English rule before the Revolution.

d)

It acted as the first representative assembly in the Americas.

69.

The House of Burgesses and Parliament are both examples of legislatures. What do legislatures do?

a)

elect the king

b)

determine the guilt or innocence of the accused

c)

make laws for their people

70.
The Magna Carta was signed in ___.
a)
1200
b)
1215
c)
1689
d)
1776
71.
The job of the legislature is to ___ laws.
a)
enforce
b)
interpret
c)
make
d)
follow
72.
Colonial governors were ___.
a)
appointed by the king
b)
elected by colonists
73.
Colonial legislatures were ___.
a)
appointed by the king
b)
elected by colonists
74.
By 1760, ___ of colonies has some form of a legislature.
a)
most
b)
half
c)
all
d)
one
75.
To vote you had to ___.
a)
be white
b)
be a man
c)
own property
d)
all of these
76.
Who else could vote?
a)
women
b)
Native Americans
c)
free Africans
d)

none of these

77.
The Navigation Acts were written to benefit England in the area of trade, which is known as ___.
a)
mercantilism
b)
an embargo
c)
a tariff
d)
immigration
78.

Enslaved people experienced a brutal voyage known as the

a)

Gullah.

b)

Middle Passage.

c)

Atlantic Crossing.

d)

Colombian Exchange.

79.

Unlike modern public schools, colonial public schools included instruction in

a)

science.

b)

poetry.

c)

politics.

d)

religion.

80.

Which of the following colonies had a ban on slavery until the 1750s?

a)

Virginia

b)

Georgia

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Maryland