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American History Assessment 1

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Question 1
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Complete the map with the correct colonial region
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New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
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Complete the map by matching the economy with the colonial region
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Farming, trade, indentured servants
Trade, merchants, lumber (shipbuilding)
Plantation system (enslaved persons labor) , agriculture, cash crops
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Here are two stories about an event that took place in Boston on March 5, 1770. The British called it a riot, blaming the American colonists. The American colonists called it a massacre, blaming the British soldiers. As you read the two stories, see if you can decide what really happened. Explain your stance in 3-4 sentences

What happened to the Roanoke colony in 1587?
It was invaded by Native Americans
It was destroyed by a hurricane
It mysteriously disappeared
It was abandoned by the settlers
The Roanoke Colony was the first attempt by the English to establish a permanent settlement in North America.
True
False
What was the first permanent English settlement in America?
Jamestown
Plymouth
Boston
Roanoke
Who was the leader of the Jamestown colony?
Christopher Columbus
John Smith
Pocahontas
George Washington
Rice, indigo, and ____________________ were major cash crops in Jamestown?
Wheat
Tobacco
Corn
Potato
Which New England colony was founded by Puritans?
Massachusetts
Georgia
Virginia
New York
What was the primary economic activity (make money) in the New England colonies?
Agriculture (farming)
Trade/Fishing
Manufacturing
Slavery
What resource was abundant in the New England colonies that helped with shipbuilding?
Timber (wood)
Coal
Gold
Sugar
Which natural feature played a role in the New England colonies' ability to trade?
Rivers
Deserts
Harbors/Waterfront
Mountains
The middle colonies were primarily agricultural, relying on farming as their main economic activity.
True
False
The middle colonies were known for their religious tolerance and diversity. (Quakers)
True
False
Indentured servitude was a way for people to...
gain citizenship
learn a trade
pay off their debts
gain social status
What was an indentured servant in colonial America?
A person who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
A person who owned large plots of land.
A person who worked solely for food and shelter.
A person who worked for a fixed period of time as payment for passage to the New World.
How long did indentured servant contracts usually last?
Until they completed their education.
10-15 years.
1-2 years.
4-7 years.
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
Which European countries were involved in the French Indian War?
France and Great Britain
Spain and Portugal
Italy and Greece
Germany and Russia
What was the main cause of the French Indian War?
Religious conflicts
Quest for natural resources
Competition over land in North America
Desire for independence
What did the Proclamation of 1763 aim to do?
End slavery in the American colonies
Establish religious freedom in the American colonies
Grant independence to the American colonies
Control/stop colonists from going West
Who did the Proclamation of 1763 mainly impact?
Native Americans
American colonists
European immigrants
African slaves
Which document declared the American colonies' independence?
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Militia
Stopped buying British goods
Stamp Act
Citizen army
Revolution
Taxed all legal and any paper documents
Boycott
The Sons of Liberty decided to dress up as Mohawk Indians and sneak onto the boats
Boston Tea Party
A drastic or radical change where something new begins
What does 'no taxation without representation' mean?
Colonists should not have to pay taxes
All representation leads to taxation
Taxation is necessary for fair representation
Colonists should NOT be taxed if they have no voice in government
What role did 'no taxation without representation' play in the American Revolution?
It was a minor factor in the colonists' fight for independence
It led to peaceful negotiations with the British government
It was a major cause for the colonists' desire for independence
It united the British and the colonists against higher taxes
What is the main idea of this illustration?
The colonists were restricted (bound) by the laws passed by the British government.
The King of England wanted the colonists to have a greater voice in government.
King George III put many American colonists in stocks
Repeal of unpopular laws was the only way out of the stocks.
What led to the escalation between the colonists and the soldiers during the Boston massacre?
Religious conflicts
Verbal and physical confrontations (fights)
Trading agreements
Peaceful negotiations