Unit 1 US history test

Unit 1 US history test

8th Grade

25 Qs

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Unit 1 US history test

Unit 1 US history test

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8th Grade

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following was a chief economic cause for colonization in the Americas?

slavery

mercantilism

Industrialization

Plantation system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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Based on the excerpt, which factor likely motivated English settlers to colonize North America?

social mobility

economic gain

political freedom

religious freedom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by —

forming an alliance with American Indian tribes

creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

agreeing to the provisions of the Mayflower Compact

establishing a government system with three branches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Why is 1620 a significant year for Pilgrims in North America?

Pilgrims established a settlement in Plymouth

Pilgrims erected their first church in Jamestown

Many Pilgrims became ill and their colony disappeared.

The Pilgrims combined their colony with others to form Massachusetts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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In what year would the excerpted document have been signed?

1620

1639

1776

1789

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

One of the primary motivations for British colonization in North America includes —

escaping famine

relocating criminals

exploiting Indian labor

seeking religious freedom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

One factor that motivated many European explorers to voyage to 

North America was to —

acquire riches

escape slavery

create new kingdoms

avoid prison for crimes?

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