Unit 1 Test

1.

1 point

Why did the Puritans leave England for Massachusetts?

to build a society based on biblical teachings

to buy cheap land

to start new businesses

to practice the Roman Catholic religion

2.

1 point

This man married Chief Powhatan’s daughter, Pocahontas.

John White

William Bradford

John Rolfe

John Smith

3.

1 point

Which of the following BEST describes the initial reason for Columbus’ voyage in 1492?

He wanted to find a water route to the West Indies to open up trade between the Tainos and the Spanish.

He wanted to find gold in the Americas for the Spanish.

He hoped to find a water route to the East Indies, opening a profitable spice trade for Spain.

He hoped to reach the East Indies to prove that the world was round.

4.

1 point

Which of the following was NOT true of the Mayflower Compact?

It was created because the terms of the Pilgrims’ original charter were no longer good in Plymouth.

It was signed by Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims.

It provided a framework for governing Plymouth.

It allowed women to elect a future governor and council.

5.

1 point

All of the following were true of Squanto EXCEPT...

he taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn

he spoke English

he married an English woman

he showed the Pilgrims how to catch fish

6.

1 point

In reference to the Columbian Exchange, what was the significance of smallpox and typhus?

Native Americans in South America developed cures for these diseases.

Native Americans throughout the Americas quickly developed immunities to these diseases.

These diseases killed the majority of Native Americans in Mexico and the Caribbean.

These diseases hindered European colonization of the Americas.

7.

1 point

All of the following were Southern Colonies EXCEPT...

Georgia

North Carolina

Maryland

Delaware

8.

1 point

Which of the following would probably be the MOST reliable source of information about an event that happened 60 years ago?

an article written by a granddaughter of someone who participated in the event

an interview today with someone who saw the event take place

a letter published in the editorial section of a newspaper one month after the event occurred

an account from two eyewitnesses recorded on the day the event happened

9.

1 point

Which of the following BEST describes how settlers used Africans at Jamestown?

Africans were brought to Jamestown in 1619 by a Dutch ship, where some were made slaves for life, while others became servants.

Hundreds of Africans were in Virginia before 1619, and once the English arrived, were turned into slaves for life.

Africans were brought to Jamestown in 1619 by a Spanish ship, where all became slaves.

The English imported Africans from Europe prior to 1619 to keep up with demand for labor on the tobacco plantations.

10.

1 point

How did early discoveries of the late 15th century inspire further explorations by Europeans?

Europeans saw the potential for bringing Native American workers to Europe.

Europeans saw the opportunity to establish a democracy.

Europeans saw the opportunity to gain religious freedom in the new lands.

Europeans saw the potential for settling and gaining riches from the new lands.

11.

1 point

All of the following are factors which led to early problems at Plymouth EXCEPT…

The Pilgrims failed to bring enough food.

The Pilgrims arrived too late to grow food.

The Pilgrims arrived too late to build proper shelters.

The Pilgrims made enemies with the Wampanoag tribe.

12.

1 point

Which of the following statements about interpreting historical evidence is NOT true?

Historians interpret evidence in different ways.

Historians are not influenced by their own biases.

New sources and ideas may change the interpretation of events.

Both primary and secondary evidence is used to analyze the past.

13.

1 point

The House of Burgesses marked the beginning of…

slave trade in the English colonies.

Capitalism in the English colonies.

a judicial system in the English colonies.

a representative government in the English colonies.

14.

1 point

Which of the following describes the relationship between geography and economy in the Middle Colonies?

mostly swampy lands: fishing became the chief economic activity

mild winters and fertile soil: most people made their living from farming

harsh winters and dry summers: most people made their living from manufacturing

heavily forested lands: most people made their living from shipbuilding and lumbering

15.

1 point

All of the following European countries sent explorers to the New World to settle new land EXCEPT...

Germany

France

England

Spain

16.

1 point

Which of the following would be considered a primary source?

A history textbook containing information on the well built at Jamestown.

A journal entry written by Christopher Columbus.

A video on the settlement of Plymouth.

An encyclopedia on the English colonies.

17.

1 point

Why did people follow Roger Williams from Massachusetts to Rhode Island

They wanted greater religious freedom.

They wanted greater economic opportunity.

They were fleeing from constant Native American attacks.

They wanted a place to use slaves as cheap labor.

18.

1 point

The cash crop which saved Jamestown was...

corn

tobacco

cotton

rice

19.

1 point

The Middle Colonies grew a lot of...

rice

cotton

grain

tobacco

20.

1 point

Which of the following was true of BOTH the Jamestown and Plymouth settlements?

They were established to gain religious freedom.

They were granted charters in Virginia.

They failed and their charter was pulled by King James.

They flourished in Virginia because of its rich soil.