Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?

ability to use natural resources

Which of these characterizes an American Indian cultural region?

People share a similar language.

What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?

to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain

Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?

They where challenged by the environment.

In which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?

The schools taught reading and writing.

What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?

to teach their religion to the American Indians

What was an effect of Columbus's voyages to the Americas?

a transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

To be given the same rights as English citizens.

How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?

He wrote a book about his travels to Asia.

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing of the slaves

a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey and sent from heaven

Which of the these was a result of the French and Indian War?

The British government had a large war debt.

Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted the environment to meet their needs?

Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.

Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?

They were founded by people with a variety of goals.

How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.

Which of these describes an indentured servant?

Jonathon paid his debt to a farmer by working without pay.

Why did people in different regions of the colonies adapt different ways of life?

The regions had different geographies and resources.

Which of these describes what the American Indians believed about their environment?

They were part of a community of living things.

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies.

What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?

They had no representative to vote on the tax.

What was the effect of the Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king.

How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?

They traveled across a land bridge.

Which of these best explains why different cultural regions formed in North America?

Groups adapted to the environment they settled in.

Which of these describes the mood in the colonies following Lexington and Concord?

Colonists were reluctant to start a war.

What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

The king was removed and Parliament continued to make laws.

Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?

The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.

Which of these was a goal of Spanish conquistadors who came to America?

to conquer a large empire for Spain

What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?

The colonists were willing to fight for their rights.

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1
Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?
trade to meet their daily needs
ability to use natural resources
warm and mild climate conditions
land and home ownership
2
Which of these characterizes an American Indian cultural region?
People share a similar language.
People have the same leader.
People come from the same family.
People migrated together.
3
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
to declare war on Great Britain
to bring representatives from Britain and America together
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
to create taxes that would be acceptable to the colonists
4
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
They where challenged by the environment.
They found the area already settled by the Dutch.
They were welcomed by the American Indians.
They quickly established a prosperous settlement.
5
In which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?
The schools were paid for with tax dollars.
Teachers were hired by the parents.
All children were required to attend.
The schools taught reading and writing.
6
Which of these was a strong influence on the shelters used by each American Indian group?
wealth
religion
education
climate
7
Why did the London Company send settlers to Virginia?
to make peace with American Indians
to start a moneymaking colony
to establish a trading post
to create maps of the area
8
Which of these was a major motivation for European exploration?
leisure
freedom
education
profit
9
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to trade with the American Indians
to learn about the customs of the American Indians
to protect the American Indians
to teach their religion to the American Indians
10
Which of these enabled American Indians to settle in permanent villages?
hunting
farming
trading
herding
11
What was an effect of Columbus's voyages to the Americas?
a reduction in the European population
a war between Spain and France
a transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas
a delay in future Spanish explorations
12
Which of these describes the relationships between the French and the American Indians?
The American Indians were slaves to the French.
They were enemies.
They were business partners.
The French converted the American Indians.
13
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
To be allowed to choose the king.
To be governed by the English king.
To denounce their English citizenships.
To be given the same rights as English citizens.
14
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He wrote a book about his travels to Asia.
He told stories about his trip around Africa.
He brought treasures back from his journey to the Americas.
He became wealthy after conquering the Incas.
15
The Middle Passage refers to
the route taken to reach New York
a step in climbing the social ladder
the ocean crossing of the slaves
a system of trade between colonies
16
A turducken is a
a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey and sent from heaven
a turkey who is best friends with a duck and a chicken
duck with chickens for parents that comes from Turkey
chicken who once ate a turkey, but thinks he's a duck
17
Which of the these was a result of the French and Indian War?
The British government had a large war debt.
The British government stayed out of colonial politics.
The colonists were given their independence.
The colonists were free to move across the Appalachians.
18
Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted the environment to meet their needs?
Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.
Great Plains people made clothing from animal hides.
Northwest Coast people ate fish.
Southwest people made many things with corn.
19
How did the Columbian Exchange affect many American Indian groups?
They were forced to move.
They grew in number.
They died from diseases.
They became prosperous.
20
Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?
They were founded to provide a new start for poor people.
They were founded by people with a variety of goals.
They were founded by businesspeople to make money.
They were founded by groups seeking religious freedom.
21
Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
American Indians
African slaves
British soldiers
American colonists
22
Which of these settled in the Spanish borderlands?
soldiers and missionaries
pirates and runaway slaves
farmers and ranchers
miners and treasure seekers
23
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens would determine whether laws would be passed.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
The king was denied power over citizens.
24
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the elected assembly
the king of England
the English governor
the church leaders
25
Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?
to exchange ideas with native peoples
to find a water route to Asia
to establish trading posts
to explore North and South America
26
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Jonathon paid his debt to a farmer by working without pay.
Samuel paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops.
Cecelia made and sold candles to wealthy landowners.
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook.
27
How did Parliament respond to the colonists' protests against the Stamp Act?
They increased the tax on paper.
They repealed the Stamp Act.
They arrested those who complained about the Act.
They refused to sell stamps in the colonies.
28
The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770 in order to
describe the truth about what happened
create trouble for the colonists
create anti-British feelings
warn of deadly disease in the city
29
Which of these best describes the Separatists?
They were English soldiers.
They were wealthy English investors.
They shared religious beliefs.
They shared a common occupation.
30
Why did people in different regions of the colonies adapt different ways of life?
The people all had different reasons for settling there.
The leaders of the colonies decided how people would live.
People with specific skills settled in each area.
The regions had different geographies and resources.
31
Which of these describes what the American Indians believed about their environment?
They were part of a community of living things.
They were the rulers of the region in which they lived.
That the land should remain unchanged.
They owned the land on which they lived.
32
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
People have lost their faith.
Women are not as educated as men.
Farm life is better than city life.
Success comes from making money.
33
Which of these was most important in determining the way of life of an American Indian group?
food sources
land ownership
religious celebrations
language skills
34
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
35
What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?
They did not believe in any form of taxation.
People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes.
They had no representative to vote on the tax.
People in Great Britain were only taxed on property.
36
What was the effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It established a democratic government.
It limited the power of the king.
It established a Bill of Rights.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
37
How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?
They traveled south from Canada.
They sailed across a narrow strait.
They sailed to Mexico and then drifted North.
They traveled across a land bridge.
38
Which of these best explains why different cultural regions formed in North America?
Groups settled in the areas at various times.
Groups adapted to the environment they settled in.
Groups needed to distinguish themselves from other groups.
Groups chose where they lived based on their special skills.
39
Pocahontas paints with
raccoon fur paint brushes.
all the colors of the wind.
notability.
her best friend Moana.
40
Which of these describes the mood in the colonies following Lexington and Concord?
Colonists began moving back to England.
Colonists were reluctant to start a war.
Colonists were eager to start a war.
Colonists mostly sided with the Loyalists.
41
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
The king was removed and Parliament continued to make laws.
Parliament was formed with cooperation from the king.
42
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
Patriots
Loyalists
British soldiers
American Indians
43
Which of these is NOT a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?
Michelangelo
Alberto
Donatello
Leonardo
44
What was Great Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party?
the Stamp Act
the Intolerable Acts
the Proclamation of 1763
the Boston Massacre
45
Which of these gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?
France
Great Britain
American Indians
Spain
46
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.
The colonies had representatives in Parliament.
The colonies depended upon the British government.
The colonies were united into one government.
47
Which of these was a goal of Spanish conquistadors who came to America?
to trade with native people
to establish farming communities
to conquer a large empire for Spain
to learn about the culture of the Aztec people
48
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
in search of food
to locate fertile farmland
to flee from hostile tribes
in search of a better climate
49
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
as foreign invaders
as agreeable neighbors
as ungrateful rebels
as brave solidiers
50
What was the main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to become wealthy landowners
to become political leaders
to be prepared to attend college
to be able to read the Bible
51
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
The British were fearful of the colonial militia.
The colonists were willing to fight for their rights.
The colonial militia was no match for the British troops.
The British troops were eager to start a war.
52
Which of these is NOT a region in colonial America?
Middle
New England
Southern
Northern
53
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to colonists?
It specified what was due the colonists as English citizens.
It gave the colonists the ability to choose representatives.
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It defined crimes and punishments.

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