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100
Although the Powhatan people initially helped the Jamestown colonists survive the early years of the settlement, why did the relationship between the two groups become hostile?
A. The Powhatans attempted to capture and enslave colonists as payment for helping the colony.
B. The colonists declared the Powhatans citizens of England and tried to force them to abide by British laws.
C. The Powhatans tried to harm the colonists by destroying their irrigation systems and diverting their fresh
water.
D. The colonists took advantage of the Powhatans by stealing their food and forcing them to make unfair trades.
D. The colonists took advantage of the Powhatans by stealing their food and forcing them to make unfair trades.
100
Which statement best summarizes how the First Great Awakening uniquely impacted the thirteen
original colonies?
A It encouraged colonists to question the need for religion in their daily lives.
B It was a unifying event that brought the colonies together for the first time.
C It led to a commitment to peace throughout the colonies.
D It caused colonists to reject organized religion in favor of more secular goals.
B It was a unifying event that brought the colonies together for the first time.
100
How did the British government respond to the events of the Boston Tea Party?
A by passing the Townshend Acts
B by repealing the Stamp Act
C by passing the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
D by authorizing the Boston Massacre
C by passing the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
100
This is a map of the Thirteen Colonies.
Which number on the map identifies the location where the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
2
200
This chart lists several beliefs held by Quakers.
Based on these beliefs, what conclusion can be drawn about life in the Pennsylvania Colony?
A. Pennsylvania was less likely to be self-governed than the other colonies.
B. Pennsylvania suffered more attacks from indigenous groups than the other colonies.
C. Pennsylvania had a more equal society than the other colonies.
D. Pennsylvania was less prosperous than the other colonies.
C. Pennsylvania had a more equal society than the other colonies.
200
What factors prevented the development of cash crop farming in the New England colonies?
Select two that apply.
A long growing season
B multiple harvests of crops weakened the fertile soil
C lack of adequate rainfall
D rocky soil
E short growing season
D. rocky soil
E. short growing season
200
What form of government did Thomas Paine support in his pamphlet, Common Sense?
A. dictatorship
B. monarchy
C. parliamentary
D. republic
D. Republic
200
At the time of the American Revolution, which sentiment would most likely have been made by someone considered to be a Patriot?
A “We should pay taxes so that British soldiers can protect us.”
B “Keeping a solid trade relationship with Great Britain will help our economy.”
C “We are all British citizens and should follow the law without fail or exception.”
D “Taxes should be levied on us by our colonial legislatures, not Great Britain.”
D “Taxes should be levied on us by our colonial legislatures, not Great Britain.”
300
The Dutch who founded New Netherlands were motivated by which goal?
A to create a profitable fur trade
B to develop a farming economy
C to establish a shipbuilding industry
D to create a colony for former criminals
A to create a profitable fur trade
300
This map shows the percentage of enslaved people as part of the populations of the largest colonies in 1750.
This map best supports which conclusion?
A. The use of enslaved labor was unique to the southern colonies.
B. Enslaved labor was used by all colonies at the same rates and in the same ways.
C. Northern ports were the most common place of entry for enslaved people.
D.Colonies that depended on cash crop farming had higher populations of enslaved people.
D Colonies that depended on cash crop farming had higher populations of enslaved people.
300
Which situation was a cause of the French and Indian War?
A conflict between the British and the colonists over trade rights in the New England colonies
B conflict over land in the west and the British aiding the French in their efforts to seize territory
C conflict between the French and British over control of the Ohio River Valley
D conflict over the boundaries of the British colonies in the South
C conflict between the French and British over control of the Ohio River Valley
300
What role did guerilla warfare play during the American Revolution?
A It secured supply lines for both the Continental Army and the British Army.
B It aided the British Army in gaining the upper-hand against the Continental Army.
C It helped the Continental Army use surprise attacks to inflict losses against the more powerful British Army.
D It allowed the Continental Army to use organized attacks to quickly defeat the British Army.
C. It helped the Continental Army use surprise attacks to inflict losses against the more powerful British Army.
400
When they were initially settled, the Thirteen Colonies shared which geographical situation?
A They developed near coastlines to have access to ports and harbors.
B They developed near lakes to provide water for crop irrigation.
C They developed in temperate climates to sustain cash crop farming.
D They developed in mountainous regions to have access to timber.
A They developed near coastlines to have access to ports and harbors.
400
This is a map of North America during the Colonial Era.
Which number on the map identifies an area controlled by France at the time of settlement?]
#2
400
The passage of the Stamp Act most likely inspired which grievance included in the Declaration of
Independence?
A "He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
B “For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world.”
C "For imposing taxes on us without our consent."
D "He has affected to render the military independent of, and superior to, the civil power."
C "For imposing taxes on us without our consent."
400
This is an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.
Which historical impact have these words had on political changes throughout the world?
A Large nations have shifted their focuses to creating colonial empires.
B Oppressed people have been inspired to fight to control their own political situations.
C Many monarchs have been inspired to give up their colonial holdings voluntarily.
D Government leaders have stirred up conflict in order to increase their wealth.
B Oppressed people have been inspired to fight to control their own political situations.
500
The Mayflower Compact had what impact on the development of the Plymouth Colony?
A It introduced the concept of self-government.
B It encouraged the development of divine right in the colony.
C It established the practice of enslavement in the colony.
D It created a theocracy in the colony.
A It introduced the concept of self-government.
500
This is an excerpt from Olaudah Equiano's account of the Middle Passage from 1789.
Based on this exceprt, Equiano wanted to show the horror of enslavement by focusing on which aspect of
it?
A the isolation of traveling so far from their individual homelands
B the humilation of being part of a slave auction
C the struggles of adjusting to a new type of agricultural work
D the mental toll on the individuals involved
D the mental toll on the individuals involved
500
This chart shows characteristics of an event in American history. Which event best completes this chart?
The signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1763
500
How did the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga impact the American Revolution?
A. It marked the end of armed conflict between Great Britain and the colonists.
B. It sparked armed conflict between Great Britain and the colonists.
C. It convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans after the British defeat.
D. It ended in a British victory which ultimately prolonged the war.
C. It convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans after the British defeat.
600
This is a quote attributed to James Oglethorpe.
In this quote, who are the "distressed" that Oglethorpe referenced?
A Catholics
B debtors
C farmers
D Powahatans
B debtors
600
How did the policy of mercantilism impact the Thirteen Colonies?
Select two that apply.
A. The colonies were forced to rely on Great Britain for their economic interests.
B. The colonies were able to trade with nations outside of Europe, boosting the colonial economy.
C. Limits were placed on goods that the colonies could produce, hurting the colonial economy.
D. Manufacturing in the colonies expanded significantly but all profit was sent to Great Britain.
E. The colonies were able to purchase goods from any country of their choosing, leading to greater independence.
A. The colonies were forced to rely on Great Britain for their economic interests.
C. Limits were placed on goods that the colonies could produce, hurting the colonial economy.
600
This cartoon was drawn by Benjamin Franklin in 1754.
What was Franklin’s primary purpose for drawing this cartoon?
A to assert the ideals of the Enlightenment
B to encourage the passage of the Townshend Acts
C to promote independence from Great Britain
D to support the work of the Albany Congress
D to support the work of the Albany Congress
600
What is the most likely Loyalist response to the Patriot cry‚ “no taxation without representation”?
A “We don't need representation because the king represents us all.”
B “As English subjects, we are represented by the British parliament.”
C “English citizens in Britain don't have representation, so why should we?”
D “Colonial governments represent us, so we don't need any other representation.”
B “As English subjects, we are represented by the British parliament.”
700
This is an image of Anne Hutchinson sharing a message in colonial Massachussets.
This image shows which action that contributed to Anne Hutchinson being banished from the colony?
A She used performance techniques to help people better understand the acts of God.
B She taught religious lessons to audiences of both men and women.
C She encouraged people to use singing and dancing as a form of worship.
D She refused to dress in a way that was deemed appropriate for someone of her standing.
B She taught religious lessons to audiences of both men and women.
700
This is an excerpt from an act passed by Parliament in 1660.
Which statement best explains why Parliament passed this act?
A. Parliament wanted to ensure that Great Britain’s trade practices benefited all of Europe.
B. Parliament wanted to ensure that the colonies were able to keep the majority of the revenue they generated.
C. Parliament wanted to ensure that goods were transported in the most efficient way possible.
D. Parliament wanted to ensure that the wealth generated in the colonies only benefited Great Britain.
D Parliament wanted to ensure that the wealth generated in the colonies only benefited Great Britain.
700
This print, Battle of Bunker Hill by E. Percy Morgan, was created in 1909 and depicts the British
army.
This print supports what conclusion about the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A It was a difficult battle for British forces that resulted in a high loss of life.
B It was a victorious battle for British forces because they were able to surprise the enemy.
C It was a surprise attack that showed the vulnerablity of the Continental Army.
D It was a carefully planned attack against the Continental Army that highlighted its weaknesses.
A. It was a difficult battle for British forces that resulted in a high loss of life.
700
These excerpts are from the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
Which principle of American government do both excerpts share?
A. government by the people
B. federalism
C. natural rights
D. separation of powers
A. government by the people