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Colonies in North America: Conflicts and Awakening Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the main interest of the Dutch in North America?

a)

Trade with Native Americans

b)

Settle in America

c)

Expand their territory

d)

Establish political alliances

2.

Which tribe had a stable trade relationship with the Dutch for 40 years?

a)

Kanienkehaka

b)

Algonquins

c)

Montagnais

d)

Huron

3.

What was the main reason for the expansion of the English colonies?

a)

To spread Christianity

b)

To acquire larger areas of land for agriculture

c)

To find gold

d)

To establish trade alliances

4.

What system did the English merchants establish with the Native Americans?

a)

A barter system

b)

A credit system

c)

A tax system

d)

A gift exchange system

5.

Who was elected governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

a)

George Whitefield

b)

John Winthrop

c)

Anne Hutchinson

d)

Roger Williams

6.

What was John Winthrop's vision for the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

a)

A place for scientific research

b)

A military stronghold

c)

A commercial center

d)

A 'city upon a hill' admired by others

7.

What was one of the main causes of conflict between Native Americans and Europeans?

a)

Religious differences

b)

Language barriers

c)

European intolerance towards Native American customs

d)

Lack of trade opportunities

8.

What was the impact of European diseases on Native American tribes?

a)

They had no effect

b)

They strengthened the tribes

c)

They caused the death of many tribes

d)

They improved immunity

9.

What was the Great Awakening?

a)

A political alliance

b)

A trade agreement

c)

A religious movement

d)

A military campaign

10.

Which religious leader was associated with the First Great Awakening?

a)

John Winthrop

b)

Roger Williams

c)

John Wesley

d)

Anne Hutchinson