VA/SOL STANDARDS: 1,2,3,4,5

Front

What drove the increase in the number of enslaved Africans coming to the Americas during the 1600s? Options: The promise of freedom, The increasing need for workers on plantations, The decreasing use of labor in Europe, Industrialization

Back

The increasing need for workers on plantations

Front

Enslaved African Americans became a foundation of the agricultural economy in the —

Back

Southern colonies

Front

The Great Awakening of the mid-1700s led to —

Back

an increase in the number of evangelical religions

Front

Which of the following conclusions about the Mexican-American War does the map support? Options: Mexican forces won several battles on U.S. soil during the war., U.S. forces advanced deep inside Mexican territory during the war., The war lasted for several years and produced no clear winner., Most of the fighting in the war occurred within the borders of Texas.

Back

U.S. forces advanced deep inside Mexican territory during the war.

Front

How did the economy of the New England colonies differ from those of the middle and Southern colonies?

Back

It was based on very small-scale farming.

Front

One of the main motivations for European explorers during the 1400s was to —

Back

gain riches and power

Front

Which diplomatic factor contributed to the American victory over Britain? Options: George Washington's leadership, Spain's alliance with France, Benjamin Franklin's negotiations with France, Britain's failure to understand the nature of revolution

Back

Benjamin Franklin's negotiations with France

Front

Thomas Paine was the author of

Back

Common Sense

Front

Which event happened first? (after the French and Indian War) Options: The First Continental Congress, Publication of Common Sense, The Boston Tea Party, Increased taxation

Back

Increased taxation

Front

How did John Locke influence the American Revolution?

Back

His ideas were used in the Declaration of Independence to justify revolution.