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Worksheets8th Grade Mid Term Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 42mins
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies there were established in North America in the early 1500s?
To foster friendship between Spaniards and Native Americans
To grow crops for Spain
To establish religious freedom for Spaniards fleeing Europe
To find gold and to spread Christianity
Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?
They were curious about whether or not the world was round.
They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.
They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.
They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
To create communities founded on religious tolerance
to create joint ventures with other European powers
to profit from trading furs and other goods
to reduce overpopulation in Europe
The Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________
Religious Purposes
Political Reasons
Economic Purposes
empire expansion
The Pilgrims established the Plymouth colony so they could
Practice their religion freely
Start plantations using slave labor
Find gold
Beat Russia in the Space Race
What did the Spanish set up to convert Native Americans to Christianity?
plantations
mission settlements
religious universities
trading posts
History states that Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492; however, later research proved that the Americas were first contacted by . . .
Portugeses
Prince Henry, the Navigator
Aztecs
Vikings, Lief Eriksson
What country did the Vikings live in before coming to North America?
Iceland
Scandinavia
Greenland
Norway
What was Leif Eriksson's father's name?
Leif the Brave
Olaf the Bold
Gunnar the Strong
Erik the Red
What is a Caravel? How did it improve sea travel?
A Caravel is a large, slow sailing ship that hindered sea travel.
A Caravel is a type of airplane that revolutionized air travel.
A Caravel is a small, highly maneuverable sailing ship that improved sea travel.
A Caravel is a type of car that made land travel more efficient.
Why was the Stamp Act of 1765 particularly upsetting to the colonists?
It was the first time Parliament had tried to tax colonists directly.
It was the first attempt by Parliament to tax exports, not just imports.
To enforce it, Britain’s standing army used violence to frighten tax payers.
To enforce it, Britain placed its own judges on the benches of colonial courts.
Why was the Toleration Act of 1649 significant to America’s development?
It stopped all conflicts between Catholics and Protestants.
It was the first law supporting religious tolerance passed in the English colonies.
. It provided an example of how a representative democracy can pass laws in a fair and just manner
. It was the first law to allow religious leaders to mandate one religion.
How did women contribute to colonies’ economies?
ran farms, businesses, and practiced medicine
managed slaves who worked as blacksmiths
ran schools and hospitals
worked in cities as skilled craftspeople
Which quotation best expresses the point of view of a New England colonist on education?
“All children need to learn to read, write, and do arithmetic.”
“Only a literate community can keep a record of its successes and failures for the benefit of future generations.”
“Trade is important to our community, which means people have to be able to make simple calculations.”
“All children need to be able to read the Bible.”
What was Anne Hutchinson’s belief that angered Puritan church leaders?
Women should not be religious leaders
Women who were accused of being witches should be sentenced to death.
People could have a relationship with God without guidance from ministers
People could take land from American Indians without paying for it
During the Great Awakening, spiritual leaders such as John Locke argued that colonists would benefit from English rule.
True
False
Part of the reason why Virginia colonists decided to use slave labor was that there were not enough indentured servants to meet the high demand.
True
False
The colony of Pennsylvania was named after William Penn, a Quaker who believed in dealing fairly with local American Indians, welcoming immigrants, and tolerating other religions.
True
False
Slaves contributed to the economy of the middle colonies by working in cities at skilled crafts such as blacksmithing and carpentry.
True
False
marked the first time Parliament had tried to tax colonists directly
(a)
After this event, the British Crown found two soldiers guilty of killing people by accident.
(a)
What delegate from Virginia encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Britain in support of the Patriot cause?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
The Battle of Lexington is important because it
forced colonists to comply with British rule
was the longest battle of the Revolutionary War.
resulted in so many British casualties
was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
When voicing their opinions to the Second Continental Congress delegates were
always in agreement and the meeting was unnecessary.
somewhat divided on minor details of their plan.
far from unified but were open to compromise.
completely at odds and failed to come to a consensus.
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Redcoats.
Patriots.
Loyalists
Whigs.
What inspired colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Paul Revere’s ride
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
Washington’s strong command of the Continental Army
the Battle of Bunker Hill
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.
The Redcoat victory made Patriot soldiers more determined to win the war.
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army.
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies.
What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It convinced colonists to comply with British rule.
It allowed the French to gain colonial territory.
It showed the British that they could reduce their number of troops to defeat the colonists.
It was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
As (a) prepared to lead the colonists against the British, Congress tried to make peace with King George III.
The Battle of (a) was a turning point for the Patriots because they gained the support of France, Spain, and Holland.
The Battle of Trenton was different from previous battles because the Patriots went on the offensive.
True
False
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of Native Americans.
True
False
Women, African Americans, and Native Americans did not take part in the Constitutional Convention because they
did not have the rights of citizens.
opposed expanding the central government.
were protesting against the new constitution.
could not find a delegate to represent them.
Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom declared that
governments must punish religious discrimination.
governments were responsible for funding churches.
no person who worked on behalf of a religious institution had to pay taxes.
no person could be required to pay for a church with tax money.
When money becomes less valuable
bicameral
ordinance
delegate
inflation
Which form of government was WEAK and did not work?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Who led a rebellion of farmers, angry over unpaid military service?
Daniel Shays
Sam Adams
George Washington
George Mason
What Act placed a tax on all paper items in the colonies?
Sugar Act
Townshend Act
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
The author of the famous pamphlet that argued for an end to monarchy and supported independence?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
The last MAJOR battle of the American Revolution was the __________.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Lexington
This treaty formally ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Treaty of Boston
Treaty of Yorktown
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to establish a framework for government
to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England
to express reasons for limiting immigration
to list arguments for women’s suffrage
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution fought?
Valley Forge
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Yorktown
A representative or person chosen to be the voice for others in a political convention
Anti federalist
Federalist
Delegate
President
People who were against ratification (approval) of the Constitution.
Federalist
Anti federalist
Loyalist
Traitor
Supporters of the Constitution.
Federalist
Anti federalist
Patriots
Redcoats
Which form of government was WEAK and did not work?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
How did northern states feel about the issue of slavery?
slaves should count towards total population
slaves should count as property and be taxed
How did southern states feel about the issue of slavery?
slaves should count towards total population
slaves should count as property and be taxed
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Washington DC
Philadelphia
New York
Savannah
What was the difference from the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?
What was the Great Compromise?
What was the Three-Fifth Compromise?
The New Jersey Plan was written was written response to the Virginia Plan?
True
False
What was the perfect recipe for pleasing both sides of the delegates from New Jersey and Virginia?
The Virginia-New Jersey Compromise
The Virginia-Rhode Island Compromise
The Giant Compromise
The Great Compromise
Who was unaminously chosen as the first president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
John Jay
The bigger the ___________________ of a state the more electoral votes a state receives.
trees
population
land
ceiling fans
The term for people who think that the federal government should do only what the Constitution specifically says it can do
Federalists
Strict Consturctionists
Loose Constructionist
Democrats
Who supported the National Bank?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
In what ways were Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton different?
