US History Colonial Basic Test 4

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History Colonial Basic (Elementary) Elementary School (USA History, K-5) USA USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for Elementary School US/World History (K-5), USA — Elementary School (USA History, K-5) level, USA.
For Elementary School students (K-5) studying History in the USA
Section: History Colonial Basic (Elementary) · Education: Elementary School · Part: History Colonial Basic (Elementary) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

What was a colonial town meeting?

A) Direct democracy in New England

B) A church service

C) A royal court

D) A market

Question 2

Name the person who founded Connecticut.

A) Williams

B) Thomas Hooker

C) Davenport

D) Haynes

Question 3

What best defines the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)?

A) Declaration of Independence

B) Articles of Confederation

C) First written constitution in America

D) Bill of Rights

Question 4

Identify the Powhatan leader who interacted with Jamestown.

A) Metacom

B) Squanto

C) Massasoit

D) Chief Powhatan

Question 5

Which of the following best defines the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)?

A) First written constitution in America

B) Declaration of Independence

C) Articles of Confederation

D) Bill of Rights

Question 6

Name the person who led Massachusetts.

A) Bradford

B) John Winthrop

C) Brewster

D) Endecott

Question 7

Provide the definition of Mayflower Compact:

A) Royal charter

B) Trade deal

C) Self-rule pact

D) Peace treaty

Question 8

Who funded Jamestown?

A) King directly

B) Church

C) Pirates

D) Virginia Company

Question 9

What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)?

A) First written constitution in America

B) Declaration of Independence

C) Articles of Confederation

D) Bill of Rights

Question 10

Which person founded Georgia?

A) Penn

B) James Oglethorpe

C) Baltimore

D) Raleigh

Question 11

Which person was the Powhatan leader who interacted with Jamestown?

A) Metacom

B) Squanto

C) Chief Powhatan

D) Massasoit

Question 12

What was first Thanksgiving?

A) 1620 landing

B) 1630 feast

C) No meal

D) 1621 harvest meal

Question 13

Name the person who founded Rhode Island.

A) Roger Williams

B) Hutchinson

C) Hooker

D) Penn

Question 14

What saved Jamestown?

A) Gold

B) Tobacco crop

C) Fish

D) Furs

Question 15

Which act required colonists to house British soldiers?

A) Townshend Acts

B) Sugar Act

C) Quartering Act

D) Stamp Act

Question 16

Provide the definition of first Thanksgiving:

A) 1620 landing

B) 1630 feast

C) No meal

D) 1621 harvest meal

Question 17

Which term means "Frontier colonists vs. colonial government"?

A) Bacon's Rebellion (1676)

B) the first representative assembly in America

C) the main economy of New England colonies

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 18

What was City on Hill?

A) Fort plan

B) Model colony sermon

C) Trade motto

D) War cry

Question 19

Name the Powhatan leader who interacted with Jamestown.

A) Metacom

B) Squanto

C) Chief Powhatan

D) Massasoit

Question 20

Which of the following best defines triangular trade?

A) Two-way trade

B) No slaves

C) Free trade

D) Goods slaves rum loop

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