US History Colonial Test 2

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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

Provide the definition of Mayflower Compact:

A) Self-rule pact

B) Royal charter

C) Trade deal

D) Peace treaty

Question 2

Which term means "Religious hysteria and social tensions"?

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) the main reason for the Salem Witch Trials

C) the main economy of New England colonies

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 3

Which of the following best defines the main economy of New England colonies?

A) Gold mining

B) Fur only

C) Fishing, shipbuilding, trade

D) Plantations

Question 4

Who were indentured servants?

A) Native allies

B) Enslaved Africans

C) Paid soldiers

D) Workers who traded labor for passage

Question 5

Which act required colonists to house British soldiers?

A) Quartering Act

B) Townshend Acts

C) Stamp Act

D) Sugar Act

Question 6

Which term means "1621 harvest meal"?

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) first Thanksgiving

C) the main economy of New England colonies

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 7

Which person founded Rhode Island?

A) Hutchinson

B) Hooker

C) Roger Williams

D) Penn

Question 8

Provide the definition of triangular trade:

A) Two-way trade

B) No slaves

C) Free trade

D) Goods slaves rum loop

Question 9

What were the 13 colonies?

A) East coast settlements

B) Western forts

C) Islands

D) One colony

Question 10

Which term means "House of Burgesses"?

A) the main economy of New England colonies

B) the first representative assembly in America

C) the Triangular Trade

D) Bacon's Rebellion (1676)

Question 11

Provide the definition of City on Hill:

A) Fort plan

B) Trade motto

C) Model colony sermon

D) War cry

Question 12

Name the person who founded Maryland.

A) Penn

B) Oglethorpe

C) Carteret

D) Lord Baltimore

Question 13

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

A) First written constitution in America

B) Articles of Confederation

C) Declaration of Independence

D) Bill of Rights

Question 14

Which term means "Self-rule pact"?

A) the first representative assembly in America

B) Mayflower Compact

C) the main economy of New England colonies

D) the Triangular Trade

Question 15

What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (1639)?

A) Articles of Confederation

B) Declaration of Independence

C) First written constitution in America

D) Bill of Rights

Question 16

Who founded Jamestown in 1607?

A) Spanish

B) Dutch

C) French

D) English colonists

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

Who was the Powhatan leader who interacted with Jamestown?

A) Massasoit

B) Squanto

C) Metacom

D) Chief Powhatan

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