Worksheets8.01-8.07 Spiral Review HW 2
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins
Which of the following statement about Pocahontas is INCORRECT?
She warned settlers of an attack from her own tribe.
She was the daughter of Powhatan.
She married John Rolfe.
She married John Smith.
How did John Rolfe contribute to the success of Jamestown?
He forced settlers to work.
He capitalized on high demand for tobacco in Europe.
He stopped trading with the Powhatan.
He sold the settlement to the French.
How is an indentured servant different from a slave?
Indentured servants only work for a specific period of time.
Indentured servants were forced into labor.
Indentured servants had no hope for freedom.
Indentured servants did not desire freedom.
How did John Rolfe contribute to the success of Jamestown?
He forced settlers to work.
He capitalized on high demand for tobacco in Europe.
He stopped trading with the Powhatan.
He sold the settlement to the French.
Which of the following is considered a cause for the "starving time?"
Powhatan stopped providing food.
Wild game was very scarce in the region.
A severe drought occurred in the area.
Chesapeake Bay and the James River flooded the settlement.
The joint-stock company that received a charter to settle at Jamestown was the ______________ company.
Maryland
James River
Virginia
Massachusetts
Which leader at Jamestown convinced the settlers to work in order to survive?
John Rolfe
John Smith
Rebecca Rolfe
Virginia Dare
Which of the following best describes the leader of the Powhatan Confederacy?
Settlers referred to him as "Powhatan" as well.
He provided food for the settlers.
He was the father of Pocahontas.
All of these.
Which of the following was a motive for English colonization of the New World?
The rise of the middle class
England wanted to spread Christianity, but later became financial.
Revenge against the Spanish
England wanted to avoid attacks from the French
What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
It showed that the government must listen to the demands of the people.
It ended the system of indentured servants.
It gave freedom to Native Americans.
It ended English colonization in the New World
Which of the following best describes a "joint-stock company?"
Investors buy shares of ownership in exchange for a portion of the profit.
Native Americans have equal rights.
The goal was not to make money.
Cotton production was the primary way of making money.
What was the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
It gave women the right to vote.
Members voted to stay out of Native American territory
It was the first legislature to allow African-Americans to run for office.
It was the first representative legislature in the New World to be elected by the people.
Because it became less and less profitable, Virginia became a __________ colony.
Royal
Theocratic
Democratic
None of these
What was the primary cash crop that helped Jamestown thrive economically?
Cotton
Tobacco
Rice
Indigo
Who was the English monarch that granted the charter for the establishment of Jamestown?
Queen Elizabeth I
King James I
King Charles I
Queen Mary I
What was the main reason for the high mortality rate among the early settlers of Jamestown?
Native American attacks
Lack of food and clean water
Harsh winters
Disease and poor sanitation
What was the primary reason for the establishment of Jamestown?
To find a new trade route to Asia
To establish a base for religious freedom
To search for gold and other resources
To create a penal colony for convicts
Which of the following was a major challenge faced by the settlers of Jamestown?
Frequent earthquakes
Hostile relations with Native Americans
Lack of interest in farming
Overpopulation
What role did Pocahontas play in the Jamestown settlement?
She was a translator and intermediary between the settlers and Native Americans.
She led attacks against the settlers.
She was the first female governor of Jamestown.
She introduced new agricultural techniques to the settlers.
Which of the following statements is correct based on the content of the primary source below? (MULTIPLE SELECT-CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE).
"Likewise tobacco...which there thriveth so well that no doubt but after a little more trial and experience in the curing thereof it will compare with the best in the West Indies."
It was written by John Rolfe.
Tobacco was grown in response to high demand in Europe.
Tobacco crops helped ensure the survival of the people of Jamestown.
Tobacco farming was stopped by the Powhatan.
A colony that is under the complete control of the king was known as a ___________.
proprietary
joint-stock
royal
religious
What was the Mayflower Compact?
a covenant agreeing to obey the laws of the colony & the king
a covenant agreeing to obey only the laws of the colony
an agreement between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans for peace
an agreement between England and the Pilgrims that allowed them to worship freely
Which of the following statement about Pocahontas is INCORRECT?
She warned settlers of an attack from her own tribe.
She was the daughter of Powhatan.
She married John Rolfe.
She married John Smith.
How is an indentured servant different from a slave?
Indentured servants only work for a specific period of time.
Indentured servants were forced into labor.
Indentured servants had no hope for freedom.
Indentured servants did not desire freedom.
How did John Rolfe contribute to the success of Jamestown?
He forced settlers to work.
He capitalized on high demand for tobacco in Europe.
He stopped trading with the Powhatan.
He sold the settlement to the French.
The joint-stock company that received a charter to settle at Jamestown was the ______________ company.
Maryland
James River
Virginia
Massachusetts
Which leader at Jamestown convinced the settlers to work in order to survive?
John Rolfe
John Smith
Rebecca Rolfe
Virginia Dare
Which of the following best describes the leader of the Powhatan Confederacy?
Settlers referred to him as "Powhatan" as well.
He provided food for the settlers.
He was the father of Pocahontas.
All of these.
Which of the following was a motive for English colonization of the New World?
The rise of the middle class
England wanted to spread Christianity, but later became financial.
Revenge against the Spanish
England wanted to avoid attacks from the French
What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
It showed that the government must listen to the demands of the people.
It ended the system of indentured servants.
It gave freedom to Native Americans.
It ended English colonization in the New World
Mayflower Compact
Signed between the Natives and the Colonists on the shores of Cape Cod
Signed by the settlers of Jamestown to create a formal government in Virginia
created a civil body politic or government by the voyagers on the Mayflower to make sure everyone followed the laws for the general good of the colony
A letter for men and women to sign when coming onto the boat
Persecution
the process that someone accused of a crime has to go through
treating someone cruelly and unfairly due to their beliefs
cutting something into exact pieces
occurred only in the New World
Dissent
to agree
to disagree
to sail
to create
Who was arrested, put on trial for heresy, and banished to Rhode Island for speaking out against the church in Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Against which colony's government did Bacon's Rebellion revolt?
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Georgia
Virginia
True/False: Bacon's Rebellion helped the government to realize that they can't ignore the demands of the people.
True
False
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It established trade with other European colonists.
It created a system to collect taxes for the colony.
It provided a basis for self-government in the colony.
It established boundaries between European colonies.
According to this excerpt, Squanto was important to the Pilgrims because he...
understood the language and helped the Pilgrims to survive.
taught the Pilgrims how to resist certain diseases.
had lived in England and knew about Pilgrim traditions.
made peace between the Pilgrims and French traders.
Which phrase could be added to this list?
Converted beliefs of many American Indians
Founded a colony for Quaker settlers
Established the colony of Rhode Island
Escaped from captivity in Plymouth
Based on the source, which statement best supports the idea that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was a theocracy?
Anne Hutchinson was banished from the colony for believing in salvation by human effort.
Thomas Hooker often gave sermons instructing people how to act.
Roger Williams left the colony to form a new settlement that practiced religious tolerance.
John Winthrop consulted Puritan ministers before making political decisions.
What statement describes the purpose of this list?
locate an area with many precious metals
find land that would avoid conflict with native people
locate an island free from wild vegetation
find land situated along buffalo migratory routes
Which city was the primary settlement in New Netherland?
Jamestown
Plymouth
New Amsterdam
Fort Oglethorpe
Which of the following best describes a "dissenter?"
one who disagrees with church officials
one who protests the sale of tobacco
one who leave the Society of Friends
one who agrees with church officials
In the early 17th century, the Dutch started the colony of New Netherland in the area now known as New York. What was the major goal of the Dutch who settled in this colony?
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
to escape political persecution
to have religious freedom
to earn a profit from trading and farming
Which of the following statements describes Massachusetts Bay as a "theocracy?"
Settlers were allowed to own slaves
Religious leaders were the policy makers of the colony
Women were allowed to vote
Tobacco was the primary cash crop of the colony
How does the city of Philadelphia reflect the beliefs of William Penn and the Quakers?
the name of the city means "city of brotherly love"
the city did not accept Native Americans
city officials did not allow women to speak at religious meetings
none of these
Patroons can be described as wealthy landowners who ruled like _______
Kings
Dictators
Governors
Presidents
Someone who owed more money to creditors than they had is called _____
yeoman
philanthropist
teacher
debtor
What 1701 document gave Pennsylvania colonists the right to elect legislative representatives?
Charter of Privileges
Charter of Pennsylvania
Charter of Colonists
Penn Charter
The people who settled in Pennsylvania belonged to which group?
Catholics
Puritans
Protestants
Quakers
Who founded the Pennsylvania colony?
King Charles
the Swiss
the Dutch
William Penn
What was New York City's original name?
New Amsterdam
New Holland
New Norway
New Netherland
The Dutch colony was diverse. What does that mean?
It included it many people from many places with many different views
It was separated into many sections
Diverse is another word for equal
The Dutch colony was very big
The Dutch West India Company's goal was to ____.
trade for furs to make money
find the Northwest Passage
find gold in the rivers
set up schools for Native Americans
What was the purpose of the colony of New Netherland?
to create a beautiful place for people to live
to create a place that would make money for the country called the Netherlands
to create long-lasting friendships with Native Americans
to allow people of the Netherlands to get exciting metal tools
How did the English take New Netherland from the Dutch?
The English won a war.
The Dutch governor surrendered the colony.
The Dutch ran away.
The English paid the Dutch for the colony.
Who settled New Netherland in 1621?
The English
The Spanish
The Dutch
The Americans
What was the name of the settlement in present-day Manhattan?
In the end New Amsterdam became known as ______.
Albany
Fort Orange
Jersey City
New York City
The list below describes a leader who came to the New World in 1620.
Which term completes the list?
John Winthrop
James Oglethorpe
Peter Stuyvesant
William Bradford
The image below from 1876 shows the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts, on December 22, 1620.
Based on this image and your knowledge of the Pilgrims, which statement contrasts the lifestyle of these colonists to those of other early settlers?
The Pilgrims once had a more peaceful interaction with American Indians.
The Pilgrims soon formed diverse Protestant congregations.
The Pilgrims were soon hampered by a lack of leadership.
The Pilgrims were prepared to farm the fertile soil.
The excerpts below are from the Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1629, and the New England Articles of Confederation, 1643.
Which idea in these documents was most responsible for future problems?
the granting to colonists the rights and privileges of British citizens
the focus on plans for the New England colonies to work together for defense
the ruling that local governments will have the power to execute and oversee local laws
the requirement that settlements remain under the jurisdiction of the colonies where they originated
According to this excerpt, Squanto was important to the Pilgrims because he...
understood the language and helped the Pilgrims to survive.
taught the Pilgrims how to resist certain diseases.
had lived in England and knew about Pilgrim traditions.
made peace between the Pilgrims and French traders.
Which phrase could be added to this list?
Converted beliefs of many American Indians
Founded a colony for Quaker settlers
Established the colony of Rhode Island
Escaped from captivity in Plymouth
Which action resulted in New Netherland being renamed New York?
The Dutch left the area in exchange for the release of captives held by American Indians.
The Dutch renamed the area after the Duke of York bought the land in exchange for gold.
The English landed with many troops and offered the Dutch fair treatment if they would surrender.
The American Indians ended all trade with the Dutch merchants and forced them to leave the area.
How did the adoption of this document influence the development of colonial self-government?
It enabled colonists to establish trade treaties with other nations.
It allowed colonists to create their own laws for the area.
It allowed colonists to practice freedom of religion.
It enabled colonists to protect their land from native peoples.
Read the passage.
"I urge you to remain peaceful and keep out of this war between England and the colonies. We must not abandon our beliefs."
To which group did the author of this passage most likely belong?
Federalists
Loyalists
Patriots
Quakers
In what way was Virginia's early government not truly representative?
The legislature met to discuss bills, but did not create laws.
Only property owners could vote, so not all people were represented.
The people were not allowed to voice their opinion on economic issues.
The governor had the final say in all legislative actions.
Why did Nathanial Bacon organize a rebellion?
He felt the Virginia elite were ignoring issues on the frontier.
He wanted to protect Massachusetts from Indian attacks.
He believed more rights should be given to freed servants.
He felt the governor needed more support.
Georgia was considered a "buffer" colony because it acted as a military barrier between South Carolina and Spanish controlled __________________.
North Carolina
New York
Mississippi
Florida
Which colony was created by James Oglethorpe as a way to give debtors a fresh start?
Virginia
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Florida
Why was Georgia referred to as a "debtor colony"?
It was founded as a place where people who were poor or in debt could make a fresh start in life.
It was founded as a prison colony for people who were too deeply in debt to ever pay their bills.
It was so successful that its founder was able to pay off a debt he owed the king.
It was so poorly run that its founder was soon hopelessly in debt to the king.
When Georgia was founded in 1732, settlers in the British colonies to the north hoped that it would serve as a "buffer colony" to protect them from...
slaves escaping from Haiti and Barbados
criminals from Jamaica and the Bahamas
the French in Louisiana & the Spanish in Florida
the Shawnee to the west and the Creek to the south.
Which of the following people is known for settling the colony of Georgia?
James Oglethorpe
Peter Stuyvesant
William Penn
Roger Williams
In the early 17th century, the Dutch started the colony of New Netherland in the area now known as New York. What was the major goal of the Dutch who settled in this colony?
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
to escape political persecution
to have religious freedom
to earn a profit from trading and farming
Which individual established the colony of Georgia as a place for debtors to receive a fresh start? (8.07)
William Penn
James Oglethorpe
John Winthrop
William Bradford
In addition to being a debtor’s colony, Georgia also served as a “buffer” between the English colonies and ___________ territory. (8.07)
Dutch
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Georgia was considered a "buffer" colony because it acted as a military barrier between South Carolina and Spanish-controlled __________.
North Carolina
New York
Mississippi
Florida
The list below describes one of the English colonies in America
Which phrase describes another purpose of the colony described by the information on the list?
to offer land to indentured servants
as a barrier from Spanish expansion
as a financial investment for the English king
to protect colonists against American Indian conflicts
Which statement is best described by the phrases in the box below?
1. religious intolerance
2. high rents on land
3. scarcity of resources
reasons English settlers came to colonies in America
reasons the colonists in America created a national religion
reasons the Puritans returned to England
reasons Spanish colonies in America were abandoned
Which country respected Native American customs and had a successful fur trading business with Native Americans?
England
France
Germany
Switzerland
