American History Assessment 1

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American History Assessment 1

Last updated over 2 years ago

28 questions

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Complete the map with the correct colonial region

Other Answer Choices:

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

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Complete the map by matching the economy with the colonial region

Other Answer Choices:

Farming, trade, indentured servants

Trade, merchants, lumber (shipbuilding)

Plantation system (enslaved persons labor) , agriculture, cash crops

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5

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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

Complete the map with the correct colonial region

Other Answer Choices:

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Complete the map by matching the economy with the colonial region

Other Answer Choices:

Farming, trade, indentured servants

Trade, merchants, lumber (shipbuilding)

Plantation system (enslaved persons labor) , agriculture, cash crops

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

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
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

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