1st Semester Review

Who was the first European explorer to reach North America?

• Christopher Columbus
• Marco Polo
• Amerigo Vespucci
• Leif Erikson

Where was one of the first English settlements in North America

• Jamestown

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

The Pilgrims are associated with what ship?

• Mayflower
• Nina
• Santa Maria
• Pinta

How many original English Colonies were there?

• Ten
• Twenty
• Five
• Thirteen

The individuals who became slaves in early American History came from which continent?

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

What war did King of England tax the colonies to pay for?

• Civil War
• War of 1812

• American Revolution
• French and Indian War

What happened at the Boston Massacre?

• The Boston Massacre was a celebration of colonial independence.
• The Boston Massacre was an incident where British soldiers killed five colonists during a confrontation.
• The Boston Massacre involved a naval battle between colonists and British ships.
• The Boston Massacre was a peaceful protest against British rule.

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1865
• 1776
• 1607
• 1492

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• It called for a ceasefire with Great Britain

• It established a new government for the colonies.
• It outlined the rights of British citizens.
• It declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain.

Who led the winning of the American Revolution?

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson