History Exam Review

Malaria claimed lives in South Carolina and did not listen to music. (T/F)

The settlers from England who moved to Holland and finally to Massachusetts were called the...

________, a Swansboro native, was a privateer, a hero of the War of 1812, and a NC State Senator.

This explorer rounded the southern cape of Africa, optimistically naming it "Good Hope".

What document of self-government did the Pilgrims sign when they first arrived in America?

Colonial forces consisted of _________ (civilian soldiers) and _______ (professional soldiers).

The __________ ended in a draw but demonstrated the improved effectiveness of Washington's army after Valley Forge.

Who enforced the kind of discipline necessary for the survival of Jamestown?

__________ transported artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, helping break the British siege of the city.

Who explored the New York region for Holland and sailed up a river that now bears his name?

What type of evidence was most used to accuse people of witchcraft?

What was the primary motivation for the settlement of Massachusetts?

Who provided the Plymouth settlers with lifesaving agricultural information?

Which religious group was dominant in Salem at the time of the witch trials?

Colonial militia groups known as ______ ready to fight moment notice during the early stages of the American Revolution.

The French nobleman _________ became a close ally of George Washington and played a key role in securing French support.

American troops endured a harsh winter at _________, where they were trained and disciplined by _________.

What was the paddle-shaped board used as a child’s first “book”?

The first shot of the American Revolution is famously referred to as ______ and took place at the _______.

The Battle of ________ was a significant Patriot victory in the South, marking a turning point in the southern campaign.

__________ made his famous midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of advancing British troops before the ______.

The Puritans’ attitude toward the Anglican Church was that they wanted:

German mercenaries, known as ________, were hired by the British to fight against the American colonies.

___________ and ____________ were instrumental in drafting the ___________.

What lesson does the Salem Witch Trials offer about fear and mass hysteria?

____________ led successful campaigns in the Northwest Territory, helping secure American control of the region.

The ideas of Enlightenment thinkers like _________ influenced political philosophy behind Declaration of Independence.

Which biblical principle can be learned from the mistakes of the Salem Witch Trials?

What was the outcome for many of the people accused of witchcraft?

This explorer realized Columbus discovered a indeed a New World and was honored by having the continent named after him.

This nationalist economic believes that nation wealth is correlated to how much gold it has, and seeks to increase.

Women in the colonies married much later than women in Europe. (T/F)

How many people were executed as a result of the Salem Witch Trials?

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the end of the witch trials?

How did the Salem Witch Trials eventually come to an end?

Which group of people were most often accused of being witches?

This explorer sparked European in trade with China, from his wondrous stories in his publication Description of War.

Who was the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

This Italian explorer, who sailed for England, reached Newfoundland in search of a faster route to China.

British General __________ played a significant role in several key battles, including the early phases of the war.

Why were women more often accused of witchcraft than men?

The Bill of Rights were the first ____ amendments.

"Precious Stick" was a description of this first American cash crop:

The Battle of __________ was one of the early battles of the war, fought on __________ just outside of Boston.

The _________ pamphlet, written by __________, helped inspire the colonists to pursue full independence from Britain.

The _________ was last attempt by Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain, though was rejected King George III.

What type of colony was governed by appointees of the king?

__________, also known as the "Swamp Fox", led guerrilla warfare against British forces in the South.

The Americans scored significant victory against British with a surprise attack on the Hessian forces during _________.

This indigenous group was first encountered in the American East.

This German monk sparked Protest Reformation speaking against teachings on penance & salvation promoted Roman Catholic.

The __________ was a turning point in the war, convincing France to support the American cause.

This explorer is often credited as having circumnavigated the globe.

_______ was the British commander who ultimately surrendered at Yorktown, ending major combat the American Revolution.

By introducing amendments to the Constitution, who was honoring his pledge to the Anti-Federalists?

What was one of the primary causes of the Salem Witch Trials?

What type of colony were both Carolinas?

This new innovation, meaning "star-taker", helped sailors determine their current latitude.

Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly?

In what colony did the Quakers undertake a “Holy Experiment”?

The ________ met in 1775 and eventually appointed George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army.

This explorer sailed to India and returned with enough spices to cover sixty times the cost of his expedition.

If someone paid for a person's passage to the New World, the Virginia Company offered the purchaser:

Puritans wore only dark clothing and did not listen to music. (T/F)

How many states were required to ratify the Bill of Rights?

What was the primary method of execution for those convicted of witchcraft in Salem?

The infant death rate in the colonies, in the late seventeenth century, was higher than in Europe. (T/F)

The Bill of Rights was specifically intended to do what?

What type of colony was governed by a trade company that received its authorization from the king?

An indenture was:

The House of Burgesses was:

The Americans and the French forced the British to surrender at ___________, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.

The contract of government drawn up by those on the Mayflower was the:

Sailing for Spain, this explorer theorized sailing West shortest route for reaching the East, and landed in Bahamas.

Settlers came to America for all of the following reasons except:

What did many of the accusers claim they saw during the trials?

A Powhatan chief’s daughter who traveled to England:

The _____ was a British customs ship that was set ablaze by American colonists in 1772, further inflaming tensions.

Supporters of independence were called ________, while colonists who remained loyal to Britain were called _________.

The __________ officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.

The two largest groups of non-English settlers in the thirteen colonies.

_______ famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" in a passionate speech advocating for independence.

The British achieved a major victory during the ____________, capturing a key American city.

The capture of ________ by forces led by ___________ and _______ secured valuable artillery for the American cause.