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- 1. Multiple Choice
a person who makes a journey for religious reasons
armada
charter
pilgrim
tolerance
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was life like for settlers in Jamestown?
The settlers built large homes and lived comfortably.
The settlers did not have enough food, and many died.
The settlers farmed and had plenty of food.
The settlers found gold and bought large pieces of land.
- 3. Multiple Choice
respecting beliefs that are different from one's own
armada
charter
pilgrim
tolerance
- 4. Multiple Choice
How were the settlements at the Plymouth colony and the Massachusetts Bay colony similar?
The settlers in both colonies learned to plant corn from the Wampanoag.
The settlers arrived at a good time to plant crops in each colony.
Each group of settlers created a community based on religious beliefs.
The settlers named each colony after American Indians living there.
- 5. Multiple Choice
a document giving permission to a group to do something
armada
charter
pilgrim
tolerance
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did John Cabot and Jacques Cartier travel to North America?
They were looking for a water route through North America to Asia.
They were looking for the Dutch West India Company.
They were looking for a shorter route to the Netherlands.
They were looking for a faster route from France to Quebec.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did the pilgrims settle in North America?
They wanted to bring silks and spices to Europe.
They wanted to find a Northwest Passage.
They wanted to teach American Indians how to farm.
They wanted to practice their religion freely.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is New Amsterdam now called?
New York City
Fort Orange
Albany
Connecticut
- 9. Multiple Choice
What natural feature made it easy for the English to attack New Amsterdam?
The Connecticut River
The Delaware River
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
- 10. Multiple Choice
the Spanish word for a large fleet of ships
armada
charter
pilgrim
tolerance
- 11. Multiple Choice
How were Jamestown and Roanoke similar?
They were both successful.
They were both settled in the 1600's.
They were both settled by John White.
They were both English colonies.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How were Jamestown and Roanoke different?
Jamestown was English, Roanoke was Dutch
Jamestown was successful, Roanoke was not.
Roanoke was English, Jamestown was Swedish.
Roanoke was successful, Jamestown was not.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes the relationship between the French fur traders and the American Indians?
The French converted the American Indians
They were business partners
The American Indians were slaves of the the French
They were enemies
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes the relationship between the French missionaries and the American Indians?
The French converted the American Indians to Roman Catholicism.
They were business partners
The American Indians were slaves of the the French
They were enemies.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was the goal of the Spanish Armada?
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England a Catholic country once again.
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England Protestant
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and replace with Mary, Queen of Scots
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make Philip the King of England
- 16. Multiple Choice
What were the two outcomes of the attack of the Spanish Armada?
England defeated Spain
Spain defeated England
A draw
The English claimed more land in North America.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe colonists relationship with the Powhatan started off as ____________ and ended as _______________.neutral; best buddiesbest buddies; neutralenemies; neutralneutral; enemies
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat slogan did John Smith use for the Forced Work Program?If you don't work, you don't get paid!If you don't work, then you don't eat!If you don't dig, there's no gold!If you think this colony is Disneyland, you're wrong!
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes how the Powhatan viewed the English?The English were weak because they did not know how to survive on the land.The English were skilled hunters of birds and deer.The English were generous and trustworthy settlers.The English would help the native peoples survive difficult winters.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Powhatan introduce to the settlers?beadscornmalariagold
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an item the colonists brought from England to trade with the natives?beadsmetal toolspotstobacco
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