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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy did slavery grow in the American colonies in the middle 1600’s? (SSUSH1a)Given the harsh colonial conditions, Englishmen refused to come to America.Colonial leaders saw the advantages of using slaves over indentured servants.Poor conditions along the African coast meant more Africans were willing to leave.Large scale wars in West Africa meant more slaves were available driving prices down.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Virginia Company contribute to the development of Virginia? (SSUSH1a)The company sold the passages to Jamestown to potential settlers but went bankrupt before the colony was established.They handled the selling of shares of gold and silver colonists found to people back in England.Investors in the company funded the founding of the colony in hopes of returning a profit.They were sent by the king to establish a royal colony at Jamestown.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following describes the impact of tobacco cultivation on Virginia? (SSUSH1a)Tobacco cultivation did not rely on slave labor and as a result the number of indentured servants increased.The colony became dependent on tobacco as a cash crop.John Rolfe developed a new kind of tobacco, but because it did not grow well in Virginia other colonies benefited instead of Virginia.The settlers invested all their time and money to tobacco cultivation and as a result the colony did not make enough money to survive.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes Jamestown? (SSUSH1a)It was the first English colony in North America.The colony thrived most before tobacco was discovered.Colonists constantly lived in peace with Native Americans.Slavery became less important after Bacon’s Rebellion.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow did the colonists interact with Powhatan and the Native Americans in and around Jamestown? (SSUSH1a)While the Native Americans did help them survive at times, the settlers of Jamestown were often in conflict with Powhatan and his tribe.Powhatan did not want the English colonists in Virginia, but he was never able to challenge them or cause them any harm.The colonists immediately paid tribute and pledged loyalty to Powhatan in exchange for permission to settle on his land.The colonists were grateful for Powhatan, who continuously provided aid and means of survival during hard times.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the House of Burgesses an important part of the development of Virginia and the American colonies? (SSUSH1a)Created after Virginia became a royal colony, the House of Burgesses carried out the orders of the king in Virginia.The leaders in the House of Burgesses prevented the king from making Virginia a royal colony.The House of Burgesses allowed anyone to be a member, regardless of race or wealth.As Virginia’s colonial legislature, it set a precedent for representative government, one of the founding principles of the United States.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow was Bacon’s Rebellion an indication of growing unrest between social classes in Virginia? (SSUSH1a)The poor farmers were mad at Native Americans, so the government backed them to keep peace.Small landowners were unhappy with how the wealthy leaders in the government handled their problems with the Native Americans on the frontier.Nathaniel Bacon took up arms with the poor colonists and the Native Americans to defeat the wealthy and create a new government.The wealthy planters attacked the small landowners for interfering in their trade partnership with the Native Americans on the frontier.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow was the settlement of Massachusetts different from the settlement of Virginia? (SSUSH1b)Massachusetts was created as a haven for Quakers from England.Virginia was settled primarily for economic reasons rather than to escape religious persecution.Virginia was created as a haven for Native Americans to escape persecution by the English colonists.Massachusetts was settled primarily for economic reasons rather than to escape religious persecution.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor directly affected the settlement of New England in the 1600s? (SSUSH1b)Religious persecution in Great Britain.The opportunity to cultivate tobacco.Growing conflicts with southern farmers.The opportunity to participate in the slave trade.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat impact did the Puritan faith have on New England? (SSUSH1b)It was one of several major religions that had religious tolerance.It led to the establishment of New Amsterdam.It defined religion and government in the region.It led to King Phillip’s war was an attempt to end religious dissent.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did the outcome of King Phillip’s War shape the development of New England? (SSUSH1b)The Native American’s victory allowed them to maintain the rights to their lands.Metacom’s death encouraged Native Americans to continue to fight the colonists.Metacom’s defeat essentially marked the end of Native American resistance in the region.The colonists were able to negotiate a peace with the Native Americans without violence.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe religious tensions that led to the founding of Rhode Island (SSUSH1b)Were eliminated by Anne Hutchinson who successfully reformed Massachusetts Bay.Included Roger Williams’ belief in freedom of religion and separation of church and state.The differences between Native Americans and colonists ideas about salvation.Were based upon the Puritan Church allowing too much freedom and not punishing sinners.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the leaders of the Puritan Church need to create the half-way covenant? (SSUSH1b)They needed a way to prevent undesirables from joining the church.They wanted to prevent people like Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams from causing more tension in the colony.The younger generation had less of an interest in church membership than the original Puritan settlers.The church was no longer allowed to control the political affairs of the colony, and this was a way to consolidate their power again.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the reasons for French settlement of Quebec?(SSUSH1d)economic gainreligious persecutionconversion of Native Americans to Christianitywar against the Native Americans
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe southern colonies were generally different from the Middle and New England colonies in part because (SSUSH1e)Settlers came mainly for economic opportunities.Settlers came mainly to escape religious persecution.The colonists were not interested in self-government.The colonists did not have conflict with Native Americans.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase BEST describes the thirteen colonies? (SSUSH1e)Socially and politically alikerelatively similar geographicallypolitically and economically diverseeconomically independent of Great Britain
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe presence of which pair of geographic conditions discouraged the development of a plantation economy in the New England colonies? (SSUSH1e)Wide coastal plain and absence of good harborsRocky soil and short growing seasonNumerous rivers and humid climateFlatlands and lack of forests
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes the transatlantic triangle trade route? (SSUSH2a)The American colonies participated mainly by exporting manufactured goods and importing raw materials.Slaves, ivory, and gold were the primary goods transported from North America and the West Indies to Africa and Europe.The American colonies export rum, tobacco, and cotton and import manufactured goods from England.Slaves that were brought to North America along the triangle trade were brought directly from Africa to ports in the American colonies.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich economy policy was based on the idea that the American colonies existed primarily to provide an economic benefit for Great Britain?mercantilismsocialismfree tradelaissez-faire capitalism
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Middle Passage earned its name because (SSUSH2b)It was a way for slaves to be brought to the New World bypassing the transatlantic trade.It was the middle leg of the transatlantic trade triangle that brought slaves from West Africa to North America.The slaves that took the journey on the Middle Passage were destined for the middle colonies, unlike the other African slaves coming to the New World.During the middle of the journey slaves from Africa were taken to the West Indies, never to reach North America.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich event led to the clash between the British and French known as the French and Indian War? (SSUSH3a)Native Americans would not stop attacking French forts and trading posts in North America.The British and the French came into conflict with one another over land in the Ohio River Valley.The American colonists grew tired of the French continually trying to convert them to Catholicism.The French closed off the Mississippi River to the British and American colonists, hampering trade.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceTo appease Native Americans and prevent further friction between them and the British, the king issued the Proclamation of 1763 which stated thatFrench settlers were ordered to evacuate all British territories.The colonists were no longer allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.The colonists were ordered to pay a tax on all goods traded with Native Americans.Native Americans would receive compensation from the British for lands taken from them.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following accurately reflects the importance of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense? (SSUSH3c)It was published anonymouslyIt was clearly written, and encouraged common people to support the movement for independence.It was written for those intelligent enough and important enough to convince American leaders to support the movement for independence.It defended the British position and encouraged Americans to support the loyalists.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence is BEST described as (SSUSH4a)description of new institutional framework for democratic governmenta formal announcement of war between the colonies and Great Britainan explanation of why the colonies were dissolving political connections to Great Britaina statement that the United States would not become involved in foreign affairs
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was todeclare war on Great Britainforce France to support the Revolutionary Warconvince Great Britain to abolish slaverystate the colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich document included John Locke’s idea that the people have the right to overthrow an oppressive government?Mayflower CompactNorthwest OrdinanceDeclaration of IndependenceBill of Rights
- 27. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Franklin sought out and received foreign assistance for the Americans from (SSUSH4b)the Spanish monarchy and its conquistadors in Central Americathe French, who sent the Marquis de Lafayette, an officer who helped fight the BritishSeminole Native American tribes living in Floridanone of the above, Americans were unable to gain an alliance and had to fight on their own
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat occurred at Valley Forge during the winter months of 1777-1778? (SSUSH4c)The Continental Army received military training.Almost all of Washington’s troops deserted, resulting in huge military setbacks for the Americans.The British military froze and nearly starved to death.Native Americans massacred thousands of American troops on orders from the British
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following accurately describes the Crossing of the Delaware?it allowed his troops to reach safety from Native American hostilesit resulted in the Americans launching a successful surprise attack on the Britishno one had been able to cross it before with such a large regiment of soldiersit opened the door for further military attacks against the British on the frontier
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement describes the Battle of Yorktown? (SSUSH4d)It was a significant British defeat over the Continentals.It created a new alliance between Great Britain and Spain.It was a surprise attack by British troops over cold and starving Continentals.It allowed American and French forces to trap Cornwallis and 8,000 British troops on the peninsula to end the American Revolution.
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