Colonial America

What was the main reason for the establishment of Jamestown colony?

• To escape political persecution

• To find gold and other valuable resources

• To establish a base for religious freedom

• To create a trading post with the Native Americans

Which two European countries were the main colonizers in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• Netherlands and Germany

• Sweden and Denmark

Which colonial region was known for its large-scale farming and reliance on slave labor?

• New England

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

• Middle Colonies

What was the main cause of the First Great Awakening?

• Economic hardships faced by the colonists

• Religious tensions between different denominations

• Conflicts with Native American tribes

• Political unrest in the colonies

Match the following

• The Sugar Act

• A series of measures that taxed goods imported to the colonies like glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.

• The Intolerable Acts

• A series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea party.

• The Stamp Act

• An act that placed taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies.

• The Townshend Act

• First internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British government.

Match the following

• Plymouth

• Established by Pilgrims, it was known for its focus on religious freedom.

• Jamestown

• The first permanent English settlement in North America, known for its strong economic focus.

• French Colonization

• Focus on establishing settlements for economic gain, such as for trade and to create more markets.

• British Colonization

• Primarily interested in establishing trading posts for the fur trade.

Compare and contrast the strategies used by the British and French during their colonization efforts. Select the two correct answers.

• Neither British nor French sought to establish settlements

• British focused on trade, while French sought to establish settlements

• French focused on trade, while British sought to establish settlements

• Both British and French sought to establish settlements

• Both British and French focused on trade

Analyze the differences between the Jamestown & Plymouth colonies in terms of their settlement and development.

• Neither colonies were primarily economic ventures

• Plymouth was primarily an economic venture, while Jamestown was settled by religious separatists

• Both colonies were primarily economic ventures

• Both colonies were settled by religious separatists

• Jamestown was primarily an economic venture, while Plymouth was settled by religious separatists

Explain the effects of the French & Indian War on the relationship between the British and the American colonies. Select the two correct answers.

• The end of the war marked the start of American independence

• The war ended the relationship between the British and the colonies

• Increased British debt led to new taxes on the colonies

• The war strengthened the relationship between the British and the colonies

• The war had no significant impact on the relationship

Evaluate the impact of The Intolerable Acts on the American colonies. Select the two correct answers.

• The Acts led to the formation of the First Continental Congress

• The Acts had no significant impact on the colonies

• The Acts led to the dissolution of the First Continental Congress

• The Acts led to decreased tension between the colonies and Britain

• The Acts led to increased tension between the colonies and Britain