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Unit 1 US Review Questions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a primary source?

a)

An original document or physical object created during the time under study

b)

A summary written after the event

c)

A fictional story about the event

d)

A modern interpretation of the event

2.

Which landmark is shown in the image and is associated with England?

a)

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

b)

The Eiffel Tower

c)

The Colosseum

d)

The Statue of Liberty

3.

Based on the image, what activity is most likely being depicted?

a)

Peaceful trade between countries.

b)

The creation of a colony by force.

c)

A festival celebration.

d)

A diplomatic meeting.

4.

What was Jamestown known for in early American history?

a)

The site of the first permanent English settlement in North America.

b)

The location of the first French colony in North America.

c)

The site of the first Spanish mission in North America.

d)

The location of the first gold discovery in North America.

5.

What is a Puritan?

a)

A 16th/17th century member of the church of England who practices or preaches a more rigorous or pure moral code.

b)

A 19th century political leader in England.

c)

A medieval knight from France.

d)

A 20th century scientist from America.

6.

Which of the following best describes an example of religious persecution?

a)

Forcing someone to change their religion through threats or violence.

b)

Inviting someone to a religious festival.

c)

Learning about different religions in school.

d)

Respecting someone’s religious beliefs.

7.

How long did individuals typically work as indentured servants?

a)

4-7 years

b)

1-2 years

c)

10-15 years

d)

20 years

8.

Why did people agree to become indentured servants?

a)

To receive passage to North America

b)

To gain immediate freedom

c)

To avoid paying taxes

d)

To become landowners

9.

Explain how the system of slavery was designed to benefit those in power in Colonial North America. Use evidence from the definition provided.

a)

By allowing workers to choose their jobs freely

b)

By forcing laborers to work without pay, increasing profits for those in power

c)

By providing education and training to all workers

d)

By ensuring equal distribution of resources among all people

10.

Who was Powhatan?

a)

A North American Indian leader, father of Pocahontas, who led the Powhatan Empire during the settlement of Jamestown.

b)

The first European settler in Jamestown.

c)

A famous explorer who discovered America.

d)

The leader of the Mayan Empire.

11.

What was Powhatan's relationship to Pocahontas?

a)

He was her father.

b)

He was her brother.

c)

He was her husband.

d)

He was her uncle.

12.

Why is Pocahontas considered a significant historical figure?

a)

She was the first Native American to travel to Europe.

b)

She led various relations with the Jamestown Colony in Virginia.

c)

She founded the first American university.

d)

She was a famous explorer of the American West.

13.

Which group of colonies included New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and Rhode Island?

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Northern Colonies

d)

Western Colonies

14.

What does the letter "N" on the compass rose represent?

a)

South

b)

East

c)

West

d)

North

15.

Which of the following colonies were part of the Middle Colonies?

a)

Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware

b)

Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia

c)

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

d)

Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia

16.

What is the term used to refer to Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware collectively during colonial times?

a)

The Southern Colonies

b)

The Middle Colonies

c)

The New England Colonies

d)

The Western Colonies

17.

Explain why Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware might have been grouped together as the "Middle Colonies" during colonial times.

a)

They were located between the New England and Southern Colonies.

b)

They were the first colonies to be established.

c)

They were the largest colonies by area.

d)

They were the only colonies with access to the Pacific Ocean.

18.

Which of the following colonies was NOT one of the Southern Colonies?

a)

Maryland

b)

Virginia

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Georgia

19.

List all the colonies that were considered part of the Southern Colonies.

a)

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia

b)

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland

c)

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire

d)

Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia

20.

Why might the grouping of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia as "Southern Colonies" be significant in understanding early American history?

a)

They shared similar climates and agricultural practices.

b)

They were all founded in the same year.

c)

They were the only colonies to have cities.

d)

They were located in the northern part of America.