US History Colonial Test 1

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History Colonial (Us History) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — Us History USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us History.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Colonial (Us History) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Colonial (Us History) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us History

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 saved Jamestown?

A) John Smith

B) Rolfe

C) Gates

D) Dale

Question 2

What saved Jamestown?

A) Gold

B) Tobacco crop

C) Fish

D) Furs

Question 3

Which of the following best defines the Triangular Trade?

A) Trade within England

B) Trade between colonies

C) Trade between Europe, Africa, and Americas

D) Trade with Asia only

Question 4

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 5

Which term means "First written constitution in America"?

A) the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)

B) the first representative assembly in America

C) the main economy of New England colonies

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 6

Which region had large plantations and slavery?

A) Frontier

B) Southern Colonies

C) New England

D) Middle Colonies

Question 7

Which European power controlled Florida before 1763?

A) Portugal

B) England

C) Spain

D) France

Question 8

Which of the following best defines Mayflower Compact?

A) Royal charter

B) Trade deal

C) Peace treaty

D) Self-rule pact

Question 9

Which colony was founded for religious freedom by the Pilgrims?

A) Plymouth

B) New Amsterdam

C) Jamestown

D) Roanoke

Question 10

Provide the definition of a colonial town meeting:

A) A market

B) Direct democracy in New England

C) A royal court

D) A church service

Question 11

Which of the following best defines a colonial town meeting?

A) A market

B) A royal court

C) Direct democracy in New England

D) A church service

Question 12

When were Pilgrims?

A) 1607

B) 1630

C) 1492

D) 1620 Mayflower

Question 13

What best defines the Middle Passage?

A) Slave ocean crossing

B) Pleasure cruise

C) Fur route

D) Gold run

Question 14

Which term means "Goods slaves rum loop"?

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) triangular trade

C) the main economy of New England colonies

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 15

Where did Pilgrims land?

A) Jamestown

B) Boston

C) Plymouth

D) Salem

Question 16

What best defines Mayflower Compact?

A) Royal charter

B) Trade deal

C) Peace treaty

D) Self-rule pact

Question 17

Name the person who helped Pilgrims.

A) Squanto

B) Powhatan

C) Pocahontas

D) Massasoit

Question 18

What best defines the main economy of New England colonies?

A) Gold mining

B) Fishing, shipbuilding, trade

C) Fur only

D) Plantations

Question 19

What was first Thanksgiving?

A) 1620 landing

B) 1630 feast

C) 1621 harvest meal

D) No meal

Question 20

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

A) Articles of Confederation

B) Declaration of Independence

C) Bill of Rights

D) First written constitution in America

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