US History Final Exam

The first permanent English settlement of Jamestown was established by:

• King James

• The Virginia Company of London

The Mayflower Compact was significant because it introduced the principle of:

• self government

• federalism

• separation of powers

Why was Maryland established?

• Crab Fishing

• Religious Freedom for Catholics

• Prevent Spain from claiming land in the Chesapeake region

_______ was the last colony settled by the English

• Maine

• Vermont

• Georgia

During what time period were most of the 13 Colonies first settled?

• 1630-1690

• 1650-1750

• 1607-1700

Why did Colonial America prosper?

• British Taxes

• Trade with European countries

• unexpected discoveries of gold and silver

What was England’s response to the Boston Tea Party?

• Passing the Coercive Acts

• Passing the Intolerable Acts

• Repealing the

  Tea Act

How did different Acts of Parliament lead to revolution in the colonies?

• The acts represented Britain's attempt to end slavery in the colonies.

• The acts represented Britain's attempt to extend colonies further west.

• The acts represented Britain's attempt to increase taxation without colonial representation in Parliament.

When Jefferson wrote, "All men are created equal", he meant everyone should

• be entitled to the same rights

• have the same income

• have the same education

Why did Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence?

• To end slavery

• To aske for better treatment

• To tell the world that the colonies no longer belong to Britain