Unit Test: Exploration and Colonization

Instructions

Read each question carefully.  Determine the best answer to the question.

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Which characteristics describe the reasons for European exploration? Choose THREE correct answers.

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Articles, Lawes, and Orders for the Colony ....

First since we owe our highest and supreme duty, our greatest, and all our allegiance to him, King James 1:

Article 1.6 - Everie man and woman duly twice a day upon the first Towling of the Bell shall upon the working daises repaire unto the Church, to dear divine Service

Article 1.8 - He that upon pretended mailice, shall murder or take away the life of any man, shall bee punished with death.
- Laws Divine, Moral, and Martial for the Colony of Virginia, 1610-1611

Which of the following reasons BEST concludes why the colonists would have written articles similar to those found in the text above?

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Determine which description corresponds to the correct institution or document from the colonial era.

Select the correct answer in each row.

	Virginia House of Burgesses	Mayflower Compact	Both
First colonial agreement among the people to abide by the rules
First colonial law-making group
First elected colonial government
Contributed to development a representative democracy

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"The Slavery which now largely (exists) in the American Colonies, is another mighty evil...yet in the generality it sprang from an unwarrantable desire of gain, for amassing wealth, and in the pride of their heart of the mother country..."
- John Wesley, 1774, Thought upon Slavery

Which of the following colonial group would have agreed with the excerpt above?

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The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to -

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Match the document to its significance to US history. 

Maintained law and order in Jamestown and surrounding settlements________________________________ 

First written constitution that expanded voting rights to non-church members______________________________________ 

Continued the idea of law made by the people______________________

Using the map, what conclusion can be drawn as to why the trading system was established?

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Determine which part of the excerpt explains why the French wanted to develop successful trade relations with Native Americans.

"North America saw the earliest contacts between Native Americans and European settlers in the 1600s. The French were primarily interested in establishing commercially viable colonial outposts, so they created extensive trading networks throughout New France.  They relied on native hunters to harvest furs and to exchange these items for French goods, like glass beads.  During this period, furs were a highly profitable industry in Europe.  Europeans viewed North America as a land of opportunity with vast natural resources.  The fur trade resulted in many long - term effects that negatively impacted Native people throughout North America..."

- Adapted from the Ohio History Connection

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"Solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves into a civil body of politic...to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws...as shall be fitting for the general Good of the Colony."
- Mayflower Compact, 1620

The colonial document referenced above was significant in establishing the principle of -

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After the difficult start, England finally established successful colonies in North America. What physical commonality did the first three settlements have?

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Drag and drop to the BEST answer.

1. Persecuted and forced out of homeland, came for religious reasons._____________ 
2. Volunteered to start a new colony, came for adventure and wealth.______________ 

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on harvesting rice, indigo and tobacco?

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How did the geography and climate of the Southern colonies lead to the development of the plantation system? Explain your answer.

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The Spanish were motivated to colonize in the New World because they wanted to -

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What physical characteristic do the identified areas have in common?

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Which of the following describes the connection to all the events listed above?

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How did the Virginia House of Burgesses impact the growth of representative government?

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American colonists felt it necessary to establish their own representative institutions due to-

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"The said freemen shall yearly choose members to serve in a general assembly as their representatives..."
-William Penn, 1682

Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?

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Which excerpt best expresses a political reason for coming to the New World?

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Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?

Select TWO correct answers.

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Americans today are guaranteed freedom of religion under the First Amendment. Which of the following events originally paved the way for this freedom?

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"O sinner! Consider the fearful danger you are in... The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation...How can you rest one moment in such a condition?"

During which event would this message have been communicated?

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Which statement explains the changes shown in this table?

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"These colonies were particularly well suited for small farms, and soon became known as the "Bread Basket." It was here that wheat, oats, barley, and rye were often grown. The fertile soil of the area even permitted a large amount of grain to be exported."

The quote above represents which colonial region?

Unit Test: Exploration and Colonization

Which characteristics describe the reasons for European exploration? Choose THREE correct answers.

Determine which description corresponds to the correct institution or document from the colonial era.Select the correct answer in each row.

The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to -

Using the map, what conclusion can be drawn as to why the trading system was established?

Determine which part of the excerpt explains why the French wanted to develop successful trade relations with Native Americans.

After the difficult start, England finally established successful colonies in North America. What physical commonality did the first three settlements have?

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on harvesting rice, indigo and tobacco?

How did the geography and climate of the Southern colonies lead to the development of the plantation system? Explain your answer.

The Spanish were motivated to colonize in the New World because they wanted to -

What physical characteristic do the identified areas have in common?

Which of the following describes the connection to all the events listed above?

How did the Virginia House of Burgesses impact the growth of representative government?

American colonists felt it necessary to establish their own representative institutions due to-

"The said freemen shall yearly choose members to serve in a general assembly as their representatives..." -William Penn, 1682Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?

Which excerpt best expresses a political reason for coming to the New World?

Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?Select TWO correct answers.

Americans today are guaranteed freedom of religion under the First Amendment. Which of the following events originally paved the way for this freedom?

"O sinner! Consider the fearful danger you are in... The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation...How can you rest one moment in such a condition?"During which event would this message have been communicated?

Which statement explains the changes shown in this table?

Which characteristics describe the reasons for European exploration? Choose THREE correct answers.

Determine which description corresponds to the correct institution or document from the colonial era.Select the correct answer in each row.

The primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Maryland was to -

Using the map, what conclusion can be drawn as to why the trading system was established?

Determine which part of the excerpt explains why the French wanted to develop successful trade relations with Native Americans.

After the difficult start, England finally established successful colonies in North America. What physical commonality did the first three settlements have?

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on harvesting rice, indigo and tobacco?

How did the geography and climate of the Southern colonies lead to the development of the plantation system? Explain your answer.

The Spanish were motivated to colonize in the New World because they wanted to -

What physical characteristic do the identified areas have in common?

Which of the following describes the connection to all the events listed above?

How did the Virginia House of Burgesses impact the growth of representative government?

American colonists felt it necessary to establish their own representative institutions due to-

"The said freemen shall yearly choose members to serve in a general assembly as their representatives..." -William Penn, 1682Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?

Which excerpt best expresses a political reason for coming to the New World?

Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?Select TWO correct answers.

Americans today are guaranteed freedom of religion under the First Amendment. Which of the following events originally paved the way for this freedom?

"O sinner! Consider the fearful danger you are in... The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation...How can you rest one moment in such a condition?"During which event would this message have been communicated?

Which statement explains the changes shown in this table?

Determine which description corresponds to the correct institution or document from the colonial era.

Select the correct answer in each row.

"The said freemen shall yearly choose members to serve in a general assembly as their representatives..."
-William Penn, 1682

Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?

Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?

Select TWO correct answers.

"O sinner! Consider the fearful danger you are in... The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation...How can you rest one moment in such a condition?"

During which event would this message have been communicated?

Determine which description corresponds to the correct institution or document from the colonial era.

Select the correct answer in each row.

"The said freemen shall yearly choose members to serve in a general assembly as their representatives..."
-William Penn, 1682

Which important aspect of self-government is highlighted in the above quote?

Which of the following describes the New England colonies economy?

Select TWO correct answers.

"O sinner! Consider the fearful danger you are in... The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation...How can you rest one moment in such a condition?"

During which event would this message have been communicated?