US History Colonial Test 6

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History Us Colonial (High School) High School (USA History, 9-12, AP) USA USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for High School History (9-12, AP US History), USA — High School (USA History, 9-12, AP) level, USA.
For High School students (9-12) including AP History in the USA
Section: History Us Colonial (High School) · Education: High School · Part: History Us Colonial (High School) · 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

Which person founded Jamestown in 1607?

A) English colonists

B) Dutch

C) Spanish

D) French

Question 2

Name the person who helped Pilgrims.

A) Powhatan

B) Squanto

C) Pocahontas

D) Massasoit

Question 3

Which term means "Goods slaves rum loop"?

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) the main economy of New England colonies

C) triangular trade

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 4

Who founded Pennsylvania?

A) Baltimore

B) Oglethorpe

C) Berkeley

D) William Penn

Question 5

Who founded Connecticut?

A) Thomas Hooker

B) Williams

C) Davenport

D) Haynes

Question 6

Which act required colonists to house British soldiers?

A) Townshend Acts

B) Quartering Act

C) Sugar Act

D) Stamp Act

Question 7

What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)?

A) Bill of Rights

B) Declaration of Independence

C) First written constitution in America

D) Articles of Confederation

Question 8

Which term means "Fishing, shipbuilding, trade"?

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) the Triangular Trade

C) Bacon's Rebellion (1676)

D) the main economy of New England colonies

Question 9

Where did Pilgrims land?

A) Plymouth

B) Jamestown

C) Boston

D) Salem

Question 10

Which of the following best defines first Thanksgiving?

A) 1620 landing

B) 1621 harvest meal

C) 1630 feast

D) No meal

Question 11

What best defines the Triangular Trade?

A) Trade with Asia only

B) Trade between colonies

C) Trade between Europe, Africa, and Americas

D) Trade within England

Question 12

Name the person who saved Jamestown.

A) Rolfe

B) Gates

C) Dale

D) John Smith

Question 13

Provide the definition of first Thanksgiving:

A) 1621 harvest meal

B) 1620 landing

C) 1630 feast

D) No meal

Question 14

Provide the definition of the first representative assembly in America:

A) Continental Congress

B) House of Burgesses

C) Town Meeting

D) Mayflower Compact

Question 15

Provide the definition of a colonial town meeting:

A) A royal court

B) A market

C) Direct democracy in New England

D) A church service

Question 16

Who founded Maryland as a haven for Catholics?

A) John Smith

B) William Penn

C) Roger Williams

D) Lord Baltimore

Question 17

What was City on Hill?

A) Model colony sermon

B) Fort plan

C) Trade motto

D) War cry

Question 18

Provide the definition of the Triangular Trade:

A) Trade with Asia only

B) Trade between Europe, Africa, and Americas

C) Trade between colonies

D) Trade within England

Question 19

Which of the following best defines the Triangular Trade?

A) Trade with Asia only

B) Trade between colonies

C) Trade between Europe, Africa, and Americas

D) Trade within England

Question 20

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

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) the main economy of New England colonies

C) the Triangular Trade

D) Bacon's Rebellion (1676)

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