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WorksheetsUS Fall Benchmark #1 Review
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 37mins
New England Colonies had
mild winters
harsh winter climate
warm climate
hot climate
Which colony was known for their coastal plains, good soil, and warm climate?
The New England Colonies
The Middle Colonies
The Southern Colonies
Which colony was known for their coastal plains, good soil, and warm climate?
The New England Colonies
The Middle Colonies
The Southern Colonies
The people who made up the New England Colonies were....
Puritans & rich white men who owned property
Indentured servants & slaves
"Melting Pot" diverse population of people
The British
This colony was known for their deep, rich soil, mild winters, and coastal harbors.
The New England Colonies
The Middle Colonies
The Southern Colonies
What is an indentured servant?
The Spaniards
A British person looking for religious freedom.
Someone captured and forced to work.
Someone who agrees to work for 4-7 years to pay off a debt.
What states made up the New England Colonies?
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware
Maryland, North & South Carolina, Virginia, & Georgia
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, & Massachusetts
What states made up the Middle Colonies?
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, & Massachusetts
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware
Maryland, North & South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia
Religion was important which colony?
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
How did the colonies trade with other countries?
triangular trade routes
ships
used a compass to navigate
used the stars to navigate
In which act, did the colonist have to house the British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
The Stamp Act
The Intolerable Acts
In which act were the colonist punished with several harsh laws, such as the Boston Port Act?
The Stamp Act
The Quartering Act
The Intolerable Acts
Which is a result of the Great Awakening?
immediate movement for independence
unified colonists through religious revival
strengthened the power of the "Old Light" ministers
strengthened traditional sources of authority in colonies
What was salutary neglect?
time period where Britain did not govern colonies strictly
Britain tried to take away self-government from colonies
colonies paid higher taxes than people in England
smuggling was strictly punished
Why was salutary neglect ended?
to help pay of Britain's debt from the French and Indian War
to punish the colonies for the Salem Witch Trials
to encourage faster westward expansion and conflict with Natives over land
to encourage republican forms of government
Which is a result of the Great Awakening?
immediate movement for independence
unified colonists through religious revival
strengthened the power of the "Old Light" ministers
strengthened traditional sources of authority in colonies
Who were the countries involved in the conflict?
Germany and Spain
Britain and France
America and Britain
What famous military leader started the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
William Pitt
What caused conflict between Britain and France in the early 1750s?
Britain expanded into the Ohio River Valley
France expanded into the Ohio River Valley
England used their economic practice as one of their main reasons for controlling the colonies.. What was this economic practice called?
Dictatorship
Supply and Demand
Mercantilism
Capitalism
What was a result of the French and Indian War that eventually led to the American Revolution?
Britain placed its colonies under strict control and began taxing them to help pay for the war.
Colonists were not offered aid during the war but were still expected to serve British interests.
The loss of colonial territory to the French made colonists lose faith in the British government.
Britain expected colonists to fight the war at their own expense and offered no reimbursement.
Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?
Paul Revire
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?
The act was taxation without representation.
The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.
The tax was a large amount of money.
The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.
This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.
A patriot
A loyalist
A Yes man
Neutral
What does this political poster represent?
The Colonies needed to be united
Colonies need to be independent
Serpents can grow back together
Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness are?
Bill of Rights
Freedom to Live
Will Smiths movie
Unalienable Rights
Why were the Colonist forbidden to go west of the Appalachian mountains
Border Lands
Manifest Destiny
Proclamation line of 1763
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Guilford Courthouse
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington & Concord
-States had the majority of power
-Federal government could not tax or raise and army
All of these are examples of
The Articles of Confederation was important because it –
created a means for establishing the executive branch
provided every citizen in America the right to vote
enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations
was the first form of government for America
What was the MAIN problem with the Articles of Confederation?
They had too many laws.
The Articles were too strong.
The Articles were too weak.
Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?
National Governments
State Governments
The reason the Articles of Confederation only established the legislative branch was to -
show the importance of a representative legislature to foreign nations
keep power out of the hands of the courts
ensure the government would not become too powerful
give the legislature supreme rule over all the states
Under the Articles of Confederation, control of trade and taxing citizens were powers given to____________.
the national government (Congress).
the individual states.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Roger Sherman
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
the start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
to instruct how a county wins its freedom.
The new government under the Articles of Confederation failed because
there was not an executive branch or judicial branch.
George Washington wanted to be president for life.
the states did not have enough power.
The British attacked American again.
The three branches of government are
judicial, military, executive
military, presidential, monarchy
judicial, executive, legislative
executive, military, legislative
What is Federalism
Powers given to the president
Powers given to the state government
Powers given to the national government
Power divided between state and national government
What did Anti-Federalists demand be added to the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
A more efficient plan of government
A children's menu
A Bill of Rights
What was banned in the Northwest Territory?
slavery
public education
religious freedom
How many people needed to live in a territory before it could apply to become a state?
5,000
60,000
100,000
Establishing the Senate as part of the Great Compromise satisfied supporters of which plan?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
Connecticut Plan
Northwest Ordinance
The Great Compromise settled which argument?
How slaves should be counted towards the total population
How states were represented in the legislative body
Which party got to nominate the first president
The number of justices on the Supreme Court.
What important power did the government not have under the Articles of Confederation?
creating laws
collect taxes
sign treaties
declare war
"The Confederation cannot effectively deal with our foreign relations. At home, we just address currency regulation, fill or national treasury, and prevent conflicts between states. Only a strong national government can achieve our aims." Was this a statement by a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
It was difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation because
The states did not have time to meet to make changes
It was perfect
It required all 13 states to agree
It required 9 of 13 states to agree
Which two groups make up the Legislative Branch/Congress?
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Senate and Supreme Court
FBI and CIA
How is the number of representatives from each state in the House of Representatives determined?
Each state has two.
The size of the state's population
the President decides
the number of citizens who vote
The 3/5 Compromise stated that:
3/5 of taxes would be on imported goods
3/5 of slaves would be counted toward representation
3/5 of states had to ratify the Constitution
3/5 of slaves could vote
Which event finally proved to people that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced?
Shays's Rebellion
The American Revolution
Boston Massacre
Northwest Ordinance
