What was the purpose of mercantilism?

to only provide resources to the mother country that supports the colonies

The Northwest Ordinance was important because it

established a plan for admission of new states

What were the Puritan's attitudes towards religious freedom?

Puritans wanted freedom for themselves, not others within their colony

Which event happened FIRST?

Native Americans cross the Bering Strait Land Bridge

At the Battle of Trenton...

Americans won against German mercenaries by using guerrilla tactics

the major objection that British colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were

denied the same rights as citizens who lived in England

select the best MAIN IDEA statement for the image

massive blood loss occureed in the streets of Boston

Based on the lists for both households, which is a valid generalization about colonial life?

articles related to dining were important indicators of financial status

All of the following were advantages of the Colonial Army EXCPET

elaborate uniforms and ammunition for the growing military

Why did the Pilgrims immigrate to the New World?

to create separation for practice of their religion freely

Which of the following statements would be an INFERENCE from the picture

British soldiers initiated the violence

Because the Church of England was too similar to Catholicism...

Puritans left England for a new place to purify the Church of England

Which of the following statements would NOT be an accurate description of the colonial economies?

a high volume of slaves was needed in each colonial region

According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to

secure the natural rights of people

Under the Articles of Confederation

the individual states had most of the power

The Land Ordinance of 1785 provided for...

a method of creating townships and selling land

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1
What was the purpose of mercantilism?
to only provide resources to the mother country that supports the colonies
to have complete political control of colonies
to share the wealth according to each man's work and means
to encourage free enterprise between colonies and other countries
2
The Northwest Ordinance was important because it
restricted the freedoms of man
gave voting rights to all adults over 21
established a plan for admission of new states
abolished slavery in America
3
What were the Puritan's attitudes towards religious freedom?
All religions are welcome in America
Puritans wanted freedom for themselves, not others within their colony
religious freedom is allowed with the correct paperwork
only Catholics allowed
4
Which event happened FIRST?
Native Americans cross the Bering Strait Land Bridge
Columbus lands in San Salvador
Establishment of Plymouth
Establishment of Jamestown
5
This quotation presents justification for
revolution
despotism
anarchy
laissez faire
6
At the Battle of Trenton...
The superior weapons and forces allowed the Americans to win
The English demonstrated the power of their navy
Washington saved his men from a British invasion by crossing the Delaware
Americans won against German mercenaries by using guerrilla tactics
7
the major objection that British colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were
forced to farm crops ordered by England
denied the same rights as citizens who lived in England
forced to settle wilderness area
Denied the right to arm themselves
8
select the best MAIN IDEA statement for the image
massive blood loss occureed in the streets of Boston
Three people were shot by British soldiers
The Bostonians were victimized by British hostilities
The Boston Massacre took place during the evening
9
Based on the lists for both households, which is a valid generalization about colonial life?
Colonial Americans made, rather than purchased, their elegant lifestyles
well-educated colonial Americans maintained elegant lifestyles
articles related to dining were important indicators of financial status
little value was placed on material possessions
10
Shays' Rebellion is seen as a trigger to changing the Articles... what were the reasons for it?
anger with George Washington's victory over the British
a desire to return to Great Britain
anger that the southern colonies were continuing to have slavery
high taxes on farmers
11
All of the following were major features of life in the Middle Colonies EXCEPT
large scale tobacco farming
estates worked by indentured servants
grain production
manufacturing of glass and pottery
12
All of the following were advantages of the Colonial Army EXCPET
desire for freedom of oppression
elaborate uniforms and ammunition for the growing military
"Home field" advantage - They knew the lay of the land
all of the above
13
According to the quotation, governments get their authority from...
the justice system
the people
political parties
powerful leaders
14
Jamestown's Economy was based on...
money from the king
the fur trade
the discovery of gold
growing tobacco
15
The main way people in the Southern Colonies made money was through...
Farming
iron workering
ship building
collecting lumber
16
Why did the Pilgrims immigrate to the New World?
To make money
to obtain free land
To escape the harsh climate of England
to create separation for practice of their religion freely
17
Which of the following statements would be an INFERENCE from the picture
Crispus Attucks, an African American, was the first death of the outbreak
British soldiers initiated the violence
guns are dangerous and should be used with discretion
snowballs were tossed at British soldiers
18
Because the Church of England was too similar to Catholicism...
Ponce de Leon led the British citizens to America for religious freedom
Puritans left England for a new place to purify the Church of England
Columbus led some voyages to the American colonies for religious freedom
Jamestown was created as a religious refuge
19
Which of the following statements would NOT be an accurate description of the colonial economies?
The North stressed business and the South stressed farming
The colonial economies created very distinct regional values and norms
a high volume of slaves was needed in each colonial region
The Middle Colonies shared economic and cultural traits with the other two
20
The articles listed in household A most likely belonged to a...
A Plantation owner
frontier farmer
puritan clergyman (priest)
Indentured servant
21
What ware is Chancellor Grenville referring to in this quote?
American Revolution
Civil War
French and Indian
War of American Preservation
22
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to
equalize opportunities for all citizens
establish free public schools
secure the natural rights of people
provide for the common defense
23
Under the Articles of Confederation
Congress enforced its will through taxation
a simple majority was needed to change the articles
the individual states had most of the power
the central government had all the power
24
The Land Ordinance of 1785 provided for...
property specifications for voting
establishing Washington D.C. as the capital
a method of creating townships and selling land
a unified land tax for all states
25
What initially caused the colonial economies in the 3 regions to develop differently from one another?
soil quality
Native American relations
fishing industry
slaves

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