Reasons for Colonization
What was the reason for Spanish Exploration?
A) To establish peaceful relations with Native American tribes
B) To find new trade routes to Asia
C) To spread Christianity, gain wealth, and expand their empire (Gold, God, and Glory)
D) To escape religious persecution in Europe
C) To spread Christianity, gain wealth, and expand their empire (Gold, God, and Glory)
Which factor best explains the economic differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies?
A) The availability of natural resources and climate differences
B) The types of governments each colony had
C) The presence of Native American tribes in each region
D) The level of education in each colony
A) The availability of natural resources and climate differences
What is Mercantilism?
A) A system where colonies trade freely with any country they choose.
B) An economic policy where colonies exist to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and markets for goods.
C) A form of government where kings share power with elected representatives.
D) A social system that divides people into strict classes based on birth.
B) An economic policy where colonies exist to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and markets for goods.
Who founded the Pennsylvania Colony as a haven for Quakers and promoted religious tolerance?
A) William Penn
B) James Oglethorpe
C) John Rolfe
D) Thomas Jefferson
A) William Penn
How often is the STAAR test administered to students in Texas?
A) Every month
B) Twice a year
C) Once a year
D) Every semester
C) Once a year
Which factor most contributed to the establishment of colonies in North America by European countries in the 17th century?
A) Desire for new trade routes to Asia
B) Need for a place to send excess population
C) Search for religious freedom and economic opportunities
D) Effort to spread democratic ideals
C) Search for religious freedom and economic opportunities
Which factor most contributed to the economic differences among the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies?
A) The diversity of religious practices
B) The geographic conditions such as climate and soil fertility
C) The varying degrees of loyalty to the British crown
D) The different languages spoken by settlers
B) The geographic conditions such as climate and soil fertility
Which economic policy motivated European nations to establish colonies in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries?
A) Capitalism
B) Mercantilism
C) Socialism
D) Feudalism
B) Mercantilism
Which Puritan leader helped establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony and promoted the idea of a "city upon a hill"?
a) Anne Hutchinson
b) William Penn
c) John Winthrop
D) Thomas Hooker
c) John Winthrop
When is the US History STAAR test for this year?
A) April 10th
B) April 18th
C) April 25th
D) April 17th
D) April 17th
Which of the following was a primary reason for the British government to establish the colony of Georgia in 1733?
A) To create a buffer zone against Spanish Florida
B) To find gold and other precious metals
C) To establish a center for manufacturing
D) To promote the fur trade
A) To create a buffer zone against Spanish Florida
Why is the middle colonies called "The Bread Basket"?
A) They produced large amounts of grain, such as wheat, barley, and rye.
B) They had the most bakeries in the colonies.
C) They relied only on fishing and shipbuilding for their economy.
D) They were the main suppliers of sugar and cotton.
A) They produced large amounts of grain, such as wheat, barley, and rye.
Why did Great Britain enforce policies of mercantilism in the American colonies?
A) To strengthen its economy by ensuring a favorable balance of trade
B) To encourage colonial businesses to grow independently
C) To allow the colonies to trade with other European nations freely
D) To create economic equality between Britain and its colonies
A) To strengthen its economy by ensuring a favorable balance of trade
Who was the Spanish conquistador that led the expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico?
A) Francisco Pizarro
B) Hernán Cortés
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Amerigo Vespucci
B) Hernán Cortés
What are the primary units that make up the US History STAAR test?
a) colonization, early republic, and civil war
b) civil war, industrialization, and early republic
c) all are equal
d) colonization, constitution, early republic, and Indust.
d) colonization, constitution, early republic, and Indust.
Which purpose were the Middle Colonies, such as Pennsylvania, primarily founded for?
A) To establish a haven for persecuted religious groups
B) To serve as military outposts against French territories
C) To exploit gold and silver resources
D) To create penal colonies for debtors
A) To establish a haven for persecuted religious groups
Which of the following statements best explains why the Middle Colonies had more diverse cultural and religious communities than New England or the Southern Colonies?
A) The Middle Colonies had strict religious laws that required everyone to practice the same faith
B) The Middle Colonies had fewer resources than the other colonial regions, forcing people to cooperate
C) The Middle Colonies relied only on plantation agriculture, leading to a lack of immigration
D) The Middle Colonies were founded primarily for religious tolerance and attracted many different groups
D) The Middle Colonies were founded primarily for religious tolerance and attracted many different groups
Which of the following is a key characteristic of mercantilism?
A) Colonies exist to make the mother country wealthy by controlling trade
B) Colonies have the freedom to trade with any country they choose
C) Colonies only use paper money and avoid using gold and silver
D) Colonies are not allowed to produce any goods or materials
A) Colonies exist to make the mother country wealthy by controlling trade
Which English explorer helped establish the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown and famously said, “He who does not work, shall not eat”?
A) William Bradford
B) John Smith
C) Roger Williams
D) James Oglethorpe
B) John Smith
What does STAAR stand for?
A) State Test of Academic Achievement and Readiness
B) State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
C) Standardized Testing for Academic and Real-world Readiness
D) State Testing and Academic Assessment Results
B) State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Which of the following was a major reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony in 1607?
A) To create a refuge for English debtors
B) To expand the fur trade with Native Americans
C) To search for gold and establish economic opportunities
D) To establish a colony for religious freedom
C) To search for gold and establish economic opportunities
Which of the following was a key characteristic of the economy in the Southern Colonies?
A) The economy was based on subsistence farming and small farms.
B) The economy was driven by large plantations that grew cash crops like tobacco and rice.
C) The economy focused on shipbuilding and trade with other colonies.
D) The economy relied on manufacturing goods like textiles and iron products.
B) The economy was driven by large plantations that grew cash crops like tobacco and rice.
How did mercantilism impact the American colonies?
A) It encouraged the colonies to trade freely with other countries
B) It required the colonies to provide raw materials to Britain and buy British goods
C) It allowed the colonies to print their own money and create independent economies
D) It reduced British control over colonial trade
B) It required the colonies to provide raw materials to Britain and buy British goods
Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492, even though he believed he had reached Asia?
Christopher Columbus
Which of the following is true about the STAAR test?
A) The STAAR test is only administered to high school students.
B) TThe STAAR test is optional for students in Texas.
C) The STAAR test only evaluates math skills.
D) The STAAR test is used to measure students’ academic progress in Texas.
D) The STAAR test is used to measure students’ academic progress in Texas.