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Colonial America Unit 1 ExaM1. Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

A. Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.B. Plymouth’s founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown’s founders

expected to discover gold. C. Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.D. Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded

for commercial profit.

Industries of the New England Colonies

2. Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible? A. Tall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soil B. A temperate climate, cast grasslands, and plentiful lakes C. Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers D. Natural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil

3. How is 1607 significant in American history?A. The first permanent English colony was established at Jamestown. B. The Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony.C. The first English colony is established at Roanoke. D. James Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia.

4. In the 1620s the Pilgrims came to America. Why did they come?A. They wanted to search for gold. B. They wanted religious freedom. C. They had many friends and family members living in America.D. They knew the trip across the Atlantic Ocean would be easy.

5. The term “mercantilism” is defined as an economic system in which – A. prices are determined by the laws of supply and demandB. colonies exist for the benefit of the crown’s powerC. factors of production are owned by the government D. the proletariat benefit at the expense of the bourgeoisie

Shipbuilding Fishing Fur trapping and trading Lumber milling

6. This chart of the Columbian Exchange shows the – A. Benefits of the exploration of Asia by EuropeansB. Effects of the Middle Passage on the AmericasC. Introduction of South American products to North AmericaD. Interaction of cultures between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

7. Which geographic feature contributed the most to the development of commerce throughout colonial America?

A. Mountains C. GrasslandB. Natural Harbors D. Lakes

8. What crop did Jamestown raise to make a profit for their investors?A. cotton C. tobaccoB. maize D. wheat

9. Which of these was originally called New Amsterdam?A. New Jersey C. Philadelphia B. New York D. Rhode Island

10. The early years in Jamestown were very difficult, and the changes made by John Smith were significant in –

A. keeping the men and Native Americans fighting each otherB. the failure of the colony and their return to EnglandC. the success in the colonyD. his marriage to Pocahontas

11. The Mayflower Compact of 1620 is considered an important step in the development of democracy in America because it ---

A. expressed the importance of self-government B. established freedom of religionC. created the first colonial judiciaryD. granted all males the right to vote

12. European countries benefited from having colonies for which of the following reasons? A. manufactured goods were being produced B. raw materials were accessible C. route to Asia was discoveredD. plantations were a large source of income

13. Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? A. To reduce overpopulation in Europe B. To create communities founded on religious tolerance C. To profit from trading in furs and other goodsD. To create joint ventures with other European powers

14. Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?A. The invention of the steam engine.B. The profitability of cash-crop agriculture.C. The development of the factory system. D. The establishment of protective tariffs.

15. Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table? A. 1: Indigo B. 2: ModerateC. 3: Rocky soil D. 4: Ships

16. In 1636, the first “written constitution” of the colonies was established. What was it called?A. Fundamental Orders of ConnecticutB. Mayflower Compact C. Plymouth Pledge D. Virginia Compact

17. Which group was among the first to call for an end to slavery?A. American Indians, because they viewed the plight of slaves as similar to their ownB. Quakers, because slavery contradicted their religious beliefs C. British loyalists, because Great Britain had ended the slave tradeD. Puritans, because the New England economy did not rely on slavery

18. Which motive best completes the diagram?A. To promote free enterprise B. To extend democracyC. To expand empiresD. To found utopian communities

19. What is one characteristic of a society that practices subsistence agriculture?A. growth of surplus crops for export B. production of crops mainly for its own use C. establishment of large state-owned farms D. dependence on the use of slave labor for the production of crops

20. Which colony correctly completes this diagram?A. Maryland C. South CarolinaB. Virginia D. Georgia

21. In the 1740’s, Eliza Lucas was credited with establishing this cash crop in the Carolinas:A. Corn C. Lumber B. Indigo D. Rice

22. Which of these colonies was established as a place for debtors to make a fresh start?A. Georgia C. North CarolinaB. Maryland D. South Carolina

23. Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?

A. The economic demands of the plantation systemB. The construction needs of the railroadsC. Increased textile manufacturing D. Increased western migration

24. How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?A. Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.B. Proximity to flooding rivers limited development. C. Natural harbors provided access to markets. D. Extreme climates limited productive activity.

25. Based on the information shown on this map, most manufactured goods were produced in –A. the West Indies C. English ColoniesB. Europe D. Africa

26. To which religious group did the founder of Pennsylvania belong to?A. Puritans C. CatholicsB. Pilgrims D. Quakers

27. Which of the following was not one of the thirteen original colonies?A. Florida C. DelawareB. New Jersey D. North Carolina

28. Which of the following colonies and founders are not correctly matched?A. Georgia – James Oglethrope C. Massachusetts – James Winthrop B. Pennsylvania – William Penn D. Connecticut – Thomas Paine

29. What is the significance of the year 1620?

A. The arrival of Puritans at Massachusetts Bay. B. The Pilgrims signing the Mayflower Compact among their arrival at Plymouth Rock. C. The founding of Jamestown. D. The beginning of the French and Indian War.

30. The Middle Passage refers to which of the following?A. slave trade C. spice tradeB. Colombian Exchange D. explorations of Magellan

31. Which statement completes the web?

A. Rise of the factory system in the SouthB. Development of the Plantation System and the Slave TradeC. Improved Ship Passages for West African SlavesD. Indirect Causes of the War 1812 with Britain