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During the age of exploration name the period of European history, lasting from the 1300s to 1600s that brought increased interest in art and learning. a. Crusades b. Reformation c. Columbian Exchange d. Renaissance
What is the Renaissance
100
What new inventions led Europe to overseas explorations of Asia and the New World in the 1400s? a. The steam engine, wheel, and the printing press b. The astrolabe, printing press, and bi-focal glasses c. The compass, astrolabe, and caravel ships d. The printing press, steam engine, and compass.
c. The compass, astrolabe, and caravel ships
100
Colonist protested the Stamp Act because they believed in the principle of no taxation without a. Representation. b. Writ of assistance. c. A non-importation agreement. d. A bill of rights.
a. Representation.
100
. A basic idea contained in the Declaration of Independence is that (DOK 2) a. Government gets their powers from the people. b. People should not question the decisions of government. c. The states are superior to the federal government. d. People cannot change their government.
a. Government gets their powers from the people.
100
What is the essential agreement established by the Great Compromise? (DOK 2) a. The government would have a one house legislature in Congress. b. The government would have a two house legislature in Congress. c. The Great Compromise created the Executive Branch. d. The Great Compromise created the Judicial Branch.
b. The government would have a two house legislature in Congress.
200
During the age of exploration name the economic system which called for a country to sell more to other countries than it buys from them. a. Encomienda b. Capitalism c. Feudalism d. Mercantilism
What is mercantilism?
200
What were the main motivations for the establishment of French colonies in the “New World?” a. rich farms to grow tobacco and rice b. to establish gold and silver mines c. to establish a place where French Protestants could live free d. to establish a lucrative fur trade with Native Americans
d. to establish a lucrative fur trade with Native Americans
200
In the triangular trade, merchants traded New England rum, gunpowder, cloth and tools for (DOK 1) a. Pennsylvania grain b. back country Conestoga wagons c. South Carolina rice d. West African slaves
d. West African slaves
200
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense? a. The colonist must make one less effort to reconcile with the king. b. The best strategy for winning the war was for Americans to seek help from France. c. At this time, Washington and the army need the full support of all patriots. d. Separation from England is the most logical course for the colonies.
d. Separation from England is the most logical course for the colonies.
200
The Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution because (DOK 2) a. The federalist had promised to add it to get the Constitution ratified. b. The state governments wanted their rights ensured. c. The Executive Branch needed the power to veto laws. d. Congress demanded the separation of powers for the three branches.
a. The federalist had promised to add it to get the Constitution ratified.
300
. What impact did Columbus’ voyages have on future European exploration? a. European explorers decided that the “New World” was too dangerous for overseas travel. b. European explorations to the “New World” led to a northwest passage to Asia in the 1400s. c. European explorations to the “New World” led to future European settlements in the Americas. d. European explorations to the “New World” led to future European control of China.
European explorations to the “New World” led to future European settlements in the Americas.
300
Colonist in Virginia took a step towards self-government with the start of the a. American Parliament. b. House of Burgesses. c. Mayflower Compact. d. Virginia Company.
b. House of Burgesses.
300
What was the Great Awakening? a. an English ship b. a colonial newspaper c. a religious movement d. a scientific movement.
c. a religious movement
300
The American Revolution was an attempt by the patriots to (DOK 1) a. Join Canada b. Adapt to British policies c. Separate from Great Britain d. Control foreign affairs
c. Separate from Great Britain
300
The power to make federal laws belongs to (DOK 1) a. The Judicial Branch b. The Executive Branch c. The Legislative Branch d. State legislatures
c. The Legislative Branch
400
Large numbers of Africans were brought to the English colonies because a. farmers in the Middle Colonies needed workers. b. grain became an important crop. c. indentured servants demanded higher wages. d. plantation owners needed workers.
d. plantation owners needed workers.
400
Which quotation best explains England’s purpose in developing colonies during the 1600’s and 1700’s? a. “England must have colonies so that all of the political rights of English citizens will be spread throughout the world.” b. “Colonies are important because they help spread the Roman Catholic faith throughout the world. c. “Our colonies are valuable to us because we get so many fine manufactured goods from them.” d. “Regulated trade with our colonies will help us increase our wealth, and thus our power.”
d. “Regulated trade with our colonies will help us increase our wealth, and thus our power.”
400
The French and Indian War was an important event in the relationship of American colonies because after the war, England began to a) Encourage colonial manufacturing. b) Levy taxes on the colonies to help pay the war debts. c) Withdraw all British troops from the colonies. d) Grant the colonies greater powers of self-government.
b. Levy taxes on the colonies to help pay the war debts.
400
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could not (DOK 2) a. Coin money or setup a postal system b. Raise an army or navy c. Regulate trade or raise taxes d. Control foreign affairs
c. Regulate trade or raise taxes
400
The power to carry out federal law belongs to (DOK 1) a. The Judicial Branch b. The Executive Branch c. The Legislative Branch d. State legislatures
b. The Executive Branch
500
Which of the following was not a motivation for European explorations to the “New World?” a. The conversion of native peoples to Christianity b. The establishment of feudalism in the “New World” c. The search for gold and silver to make European countries wealthy d. The hope of fame and adventure for European explorers
b. The establishment of feudalism in the “New World”
500
During the colonial period, New England town meetings were important because they (DOK 1) a. Decreased creased the people’s role in government. b. Weakened democratic ideals. c. Increased the colonist’s dependence on Great Britain. d. Helped establish democratic government in America.
d. Helped establish democratic government in America.
500
The Proclamation of 1763 a) Established British rule over what had been New France. b) Announced the end of Pontiac’s rebellion. c) Was meant to keep colonists from settling west of the Appalachians d) Called for sending 10,000 British troops to the colonies
c) Was meant to keep colonists from settling west of the Appalachians
500
The most important task facing the delegates to the Constitution Convention in 1787 was how to create a government powerful enough to get things done but not so powerful that the government would (DOK 2) a. Threaten the rights of the people b. Become more powerful than the church c. Discourage people from running for public office d. Become too costly
a. Threaten the rights of the people
500
The power to explain our federal laws belongs to (DOK 1) a. The Judicial Branch b. The Executive Branch c. The Legislative Branch d. State legislatures
a. The Judicial Branch