Early American History (pre-American Revolution)

Question 1

What happened to Virginia Dare, the first European baby born in what is now the United States?

Accepted Answer

nobody knows for sure

Question 2

Which European people first brought African slaves to the New World (America)?

Accepted Answer

the Dutch

Question 3

Which two European nations fought to determine who would control the colony of New York?

Accepted Answer

England and Holland

Question 4

Colonists were unhappy that they paid heavy taxes but had no politcal voice. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

taxation without representation

Question 5

The Iroquois Confederacy supported ______________ during the French and Indian War.

Accepted Answer

the British

Question 6

The first strong governmental alliance among Native American tribes in America was the ______.

Accepted Answer

Iroquois Confederation

Question 7

America is named after ___________________.

Accepted Answer

an Italian sailor

Question 8

It is believed that the first humans traveled to the Americas by __________________

Accepted Answer

walking across the Bering Strait

Question 9

The French and Indian War was fought between ________________

Accepted Answer

The British and the French

Question 10

The French and Indian War was fought to determine which _____________.

Accepted Answer

European power would control American territories

Question 11

Which of the original 13 colonies was the first colony to outlaw slavery?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island

Question 12

In order to pay for the expenses of the costly French and Indian War, the British did what?

Accepted Answer

taxed the colonists

Question 13

The Vikings were the first Europeans to settle in the Americas. They settled in a land called

Accepted Answer

Vinland

Question 14

Which of the following states was not one of the original thirteen colonies?

Accepted Answer

Kentucky

Question 15

The first European born in America was a Viking baby named _________________.

Accepted Answer

Snorri

Question 16

Around the year 1000, this civilization settled in what is now called Arizona..

Accepted Answer

the Hopi

Question 17

Most Native American tribes supported the ______________ during the French and Indian War.

Accepted Answer

French

Question 18

The first British settlement in America was settled in _________________________.

Accepted Answer

Jamestown, Virginia

Question 19

What young soldier made a name for himself during the French and Indian War?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 20

The winners of the French and Indian War.

Accepted Answer

The British

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