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WorksheetsNew England Confederation and Colonization
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
What was the purpose of the New England Confederation?
to provide for the mutual safety and welfare of its members
to gather people together
To give everyone a vote.
to copy the Ancient Greeks
Which of the following colonies joined the New England Confederation?
Plymouth
Rhode Island
Maine
Virginia
Where and when was the first town hall meeting held?
Plymouth, 1643
Boston, 1776
Vermont, 1620
Dorchester, 1633
Why were so many people willing to make the difficult journey to colonize America?
They hoped for success in the new land.
They needed to find a new home because their homes were destroyed.
They wanted a fun adventure.
They wanted to help people with sailing.
What democratic idea did the new colonial government have?
They believed that selecting a king would be wise.
They wanted to be sure that the colonial government was like European governments.
They wanted people to listen to the rulers of other countries.
They wanted people to have a say in how things were done.
How did town meetings help establish a democratic government?
Town meetings were gatherings where people discussed how to govern their town.
Town meetings helped people find trouble makers.
Town meetings allowed leaders to tell the people what was going to happen with their government.
Town meetings were places that people could listen to the ideas of rulers from overseas.
What is the purpose of a town hall meeting?
People meet to talk about the business of the city that they live in.
People meet so that they can report what is going on in the surrounding towns and cities.
To gather at the town hall so that the residents can see who still lives in their town.
People meet to think of ways that they can improve their local schools.
How does the system ensure that no one has too much power in the government?
The president and vice president oversee all of the branches of government.
All decisions are made by the vote of the people, so that everyone has a say in everything.
Each of the three branches of government checks and balances the other branches.
There is a law that says if someone has too much power he or she must step down.
The United States is run by a __________ government.
monarch
socratic
legislative
democratic
What does the IRS do?
It regulates elections in our country.
It gives out Social Security checks to the elderly and disabled.
It collects taxes from people and businesses.
It prints the money in our country.
Which amendment made income taxes a permanent part of our lives?
the 16th Amendment
the 14th Amendment
the 17th Amendment
the 15th Amendment
In a __________, all citizens get to participate in how their community is run.
city
state
democracy
country
How does a direct and indirect democracy differ?
In an indirect democracy, the King or Queen make decisions, but not in a direct democracy.
In a direct democracy, the people meet to discuss and vote, but in an indirect democracy, representatives are elected to discuss and vote on laws.
In a Democracy, people get to __________ .
guess
vote
cry
wish for things
The United States has a __________ democracy.
royal
local
official
representative
What is a democracy?
A democracy is when elected officials get to vote on how their community should be run.
A democracy is when all citizens get to participate in how their community is run.
A democracy is where citizens do not have a choice in their community.
A democracy is when the leader of the country makes all of the decisions.
Which detail does NOT support a government "by the people?"
the King makes all the decisions
All citizens have a vote in how their community should be run.
In Ancient Greece, people would meet and discuss and pass their laws.
Representatives are elected to discuss and pass laws for the country.
Why was learning to sew so important in the British colonies?
The colonists considered it an art form.
The colonists needed to make money quickly
The colonists had to make their own clothing.
The colonists wanted projects for girls to complete.
Which New England colony did Roger Williams found?
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Which natural resource brought people to New Hampshire?
lumber
fish
There were no natural resources in New Hampshire.
cattle
The New England Colonies had a __________ economy.
market
forest
robust
fishing
In which part of the country were the New England Colonies found?
southwestern
northwestern
southeastern
northeastern
Look at this map. Name the states in red
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois
Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Colorado
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, North Dakota
Which colony is the most southern of the 13 original colonies?
South Carolina
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Georgia
On what continent are the 13 colonies?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
Who ruled the 13 colonies?
Britain
France
America
Spain
How did the colonists get to America?
by plane across the Atlantic Ocean
by plane across the Pacific Ocean
by boat across the Atlantic Ocean
by boat across the Pacific Ocean
Why were the original 12 colonies settled by the Atlantic Ocean?
They were settled along the ocean because of the need for water.
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They were settled by the Atlantic Ocean because it is closest to Great Britain by water.
The states were the only states available for settling.
The colonies were settled in that location because pilgrims could not get across the state lines.
How many original colonies were there?
twelve
eleven
fourteen
thirteen
What kind of trade route is this?
square
triangular
hexagonal
triangles
What did America send to Europe?
slaves
workers
rum and clothing
sugar, tobacco and cotton
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Why did America send certain materials to Europe?
European countries needed "raw materials".
European countries lacked manufactured goods.
Europe didn't have enough animal materials.
These were the most expensive materials.
According to this trade route, what was sent to America via Africa?
rum
slaves
manufactured goods
sugar, tobacco and cotton
How many colonies were there in 1776?
12
13
14
15
What ocean is closest to the 13 colonies?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Artic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
This map is from what time period in American history?
Colonial
Industrial Revolution
Civil Rights Movement
Reconstruction
These were colonies of which European country?
Germany
Italy
France
Great Britain
