World Geo Quiz

The event described in the excerpt was significant in the history of colonial America because it...

• A- created the first North American settlement

• B- established self-government in the colonies

• C- led to the end of British rule in the colonies

In the Declaration of Independence, unalienable rights are listed as —

• F- life, liberty and property

• G- life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• H- life, liberty, and pursuit of riches

3 Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers form the drop-down menus.

• Establish Catholic missions ; focused primarily on trading

• enslaved native population; organize utopians societies

• Promote political freedom : create an early system of school

How was the developing economy of the early New England colonies affected by the physical geography of the region?

• Rich soil and flat lands resulted in sprawling farms and plantations.

• Warm coastal waters resulted in shrimping and rice cultivation in flooded tidewaters.

• Rocky soil and cold winters resulted in small farms while protective harbors promoted fishing and ship building.

Which of the following battles is considered a turning point for the Americans in the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Trenton

What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To form military alliances

• To spread Christianity to Africa

Which constitutional principle is exemplified by the quote?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Popular sovereignty

These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of —

• Federalism

• Individual rights

• Separation of powers

Which two countries fought the French and Indian war?

• Great Britain and France

• America and Asia

• Mexico and China