Early American History Pre Assessment

Where were the 13 original colonies located?

• On the East Coast

• On the West Coast

• In the middle of North America

Answer explanation

There were three regions in the 13 original colonies. 

• East, West and North
• Top, middle and bottom
• New England, Middle and Southern

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

The words self-evident means what?

• confusing

• obvious

• wrong

• self-aware

What is NOT a reason European countires colonized the new world?

• To spread their religion (missionaries)
• For riches: gold, silver, resources
• Mercantilism
• Just because they could

What is NOT a reason why the Native Americans were easy to take over?

• The tribes were disconnected, so they could not unite against the Europeans
• Their weapons and technology were not as advanced
• The Native Americans were not adapt to the New World diseases
• The Native Americans were simply outnumbered

Which region of Native Americans used buffalo skins to make teepees?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Arctic

• Plains

What resource did Native Americans in the Northwest Coast use to build their plank houses?

• Trees

• Clay

• Buffalo skins

• Whale bones

Which Native Americans lived in a cold, harsh climate with snow and ice?

• Inuit

• Southwest

• Anasazi

• Mound Builders

Faced harsh treatment, and left England to escape persecution

• Pilgrims
• Puritans
• Catholics
• Protestants