What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?

. to teach their religion to the American Indians

Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?

. to find a water route to Asia

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

to conquer a large empire for Spain

Which of these best describes how the colonists viewed themselves in 1774?

They saw themselves as citizens of their individual colonies

Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?

MagnaCarta,Parliament,English Bill of Rights,Great Awakening

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies

What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

king was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

They expected the same rights as English citizens

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing of the slaves

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

The schools taught reading and writing

How did Roger Williams’s colony of Providence differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?

People of different religious beliefs were welcomed

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

They were challenged by the environment.

In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?

It included a diverse population

How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

. It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality

What was a goal of the First Continental Congress?

to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king

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

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens

Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?

It provided a permanent source of labor

Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?

The regions had different geographies and resources

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

colonists were willing to fight for self-government

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

The British government had a large war debt

What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?

They had no representatives to vote on the tax

Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?

harsh winters and rocky, hilly land

Which statement is true about slavery in North America?

African slaves took the place of American Indian workers

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1
Which of these settled in the Spanish borderlands?
pirates and runaway slaves
soldiers and missionaries
miners and treasure seekers
farmers and ranchers
2
What was Great Britain’s response to the Boston Tea Party?
the Proclamation of 1763
the Stamp Act
the Intolerable Acts
the Boston Massacre
3
Which of these became the name of New Netherland after the English took it over in 1664?
New England
New Jersey
New Hampshire
New York
4
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
. to teach their religion to the American Indians
. to protect the American Indians
. to trade with the American Indians
to learn about the customs of the American Indians
5
The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770, in order to
create anti-British sentiment
describe the truth about what happened.
warn of a deadly disease in the city.
create trouble for the colonists.
6
Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?
to exchange ideas with native peoples
to establish trading posts
. to find a water route to Asia
to explore North and South America
7
Which of these was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?
to conquer a large empire for Spain
to learn about the culture of the Aztec people
to trade with the native peoples
to establish agricultural communities
8
Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?
religious freedom
general assemblies
tobacco plantations
self-government
9
Which of these best describes how the colonists viewed themselves in 1774?
They saw themselves as united under the British government.
They saw themselves as united Americans
They saw themselves as dependent on the king
They saw themselves as citizens of their individual colonies
10
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
MagnaCarta,Parliament,English Bill of Rights,Great Awakening
English Bill of Rights, Parliament, Magna Carta
Parliament,English Bill of Rights,MagnaCarta,Great Awakening
Magna Carta,GreatAwakening,English Bill of Rights,Parliament
11
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It expanded throughout the colonies
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It was limited to the Southern colonies
Laws were written to abolish slavery
12
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king.
king was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers
13
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected to be able to choose the leader of Parliament
They expected the same rights as English citizens
They expected to denounce their English citizenship
They expected to be governed by the English king
14
Which groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?
American Indians
Spain
France
Great Britain
15
The Middle Passage refers to
a system of trade between the colonies
the ocean crossing of the slaves
the route taken to reach New York
a step in climbing the social ladder
16
How did the Columbian Exchange affect many American Indian groups?
They grew in number.
They were forced to move
They became prosperous
They died from diseases
17
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Success comes from making money
People have lost their faith
Farm life is better than city life
Women are not as educated as men
18
Which of these colonies offered the most freedom for the people who lived there?
Massachusetts
Georgia
Virginia
Pennsylvania
19
Which of these describes the Separatists?
They shared religious beliefs
They were wealthy English investors
They shared a common occupation
They were English soldiers.
20
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
. to become political leaders
to be able to read the Bible
to become wealthy landowners
to be prepared to attend college
21
In which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?
The schools were paid for with tax dollars.
All children were required to attend
The schools taught reading and writing
Teachers were hired by the parents.
22
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to petition the king
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to choose punishments for crimes
to determine national holidays
23
How did Roger Williams’s colony of Providence differ from the Puritan colony of Massachusetts?
American Indians were considered enemies
Only religious men were allowed to vote
Enslaved people were made free
People of different religious beliefs were welcomed
24
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
religious differences
little interest in education
lack of materials
discipline problems
25
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
They were challenged by the environment.
They were welcomed by the American Indians
They found the area already settled by the Dutch.
They quickly established a prosperous settlement
26
James Oglethorpe intended that the Georgia colony be settled by
religious Separatists
. indentured servants.
English debtors
wealthy businesspeople
27
In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?
It was led by an American Indian.
It included only Dutch people.
It included a diverse population
It was founded on religious beliefs.
28
Which of these documents is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
the Constitution
the Gettysburg Address
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Bible
29
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
. It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
It created anti-colonial sentiment
It established an army
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes
30
What was a goal of the First Continental Congress?
bring representatives from England and America together
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
. to create taxes that would be acceptable to the Americans
to declare war on Great Britain
31
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the English governor
the church leaders
the king of England
the elected assembly
32
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
British soldiers
American Indians
Patriots
Loyalists
33
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It established a democratic government
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
It limited the power of the king
34
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They were settled by Puritans
They provided financial security
They provided religious freedom
They were self-governing
35
How did Parliament respond to the colonists’ protests against the Stamp Act?
They arrested those who complained about the Stamp Act.
They increased the tax on paper.
They repealed the Stamp Ac
They refused to sell stamps to the colonists.
36
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens were able to choose the monarch
. Citizens determined whether laws would be passed.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens
The king was denied power over citizens.
37
Which of these colonies was most motivated by making a profit?
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Massachusetts
38
How did a colonist achieve a higher class in colonial society?
by inheriting an important title
by working for a landowner
by making a lot of money
by going to church regularly
39
Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with African slaves?
Africa was closer than Europe
Africans were more willing to work
It provided a permanent source of labor
It was required by law
40
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
The regions had different geographies and resources
The leaders decided how the people would earn a living
People with specific skills settled in each area.
all had different reasons for settling in North America.
41
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
Parliament
monarchy
self-government
political parties
42
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
The British soldiers were fearful of the colonial militia.
The British were eager to start a war with the colonies
colonists were willing to fight for self-government
colonial militia was no match for the well-trained British
43
Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
The British government had a large war debt
The colonists were free to move west of the Appalachians.
The colonists were given their independence.
The British government stayed out of colonial politics.
44
What was an important economic activity of both the French and Dutch settlements?
sugar cane farming
tobacco farming
slave trade
fur trade
45
Which of these did the colonists consider an act of tyranny?
the French and Indian War
the First Continental Congress
the Proclamation of 1763
the Boston Tea Party
46
What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?
They did not believe in any form of taxation.
They had no representatives to vote on the tax
People in Great Britain were taxed only on property
People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes.
47
Which of these best describes the environment of the New England colonies?
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
broad rivers, swamps, and wetlands
long, hot summers and mild winters
broad coastal plains and fertile soil
48
Which statement is true about slavery in North America?
African slaves took the place of American Indian workers
American Indian slaves were treated with dignity.
Slavery had not existed before in the America.
European explorers rejected slavery in the Americas.
49
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
as foreign invaders
as ungrateful rebels
as brave soldiers
as agreeable neighbors
50
Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
African slaves
American colonists
British soldiers
American Indians
51
Which of these was a major motivation for European exploration?
. leisure
freedom
education
profit
52
Which of these describes the relationship between the French and the American Indians?
The American Indians were slaves to the French.
They were business partners
They were enemies.
The French converted the American Indians.
53
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
gave the colonists the ability to choose members of govt.
It spelled out what was due to the colonists as citizens
. It defined crimes and punishments.

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