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Colonial America: Key Foundations Quiz

Authored by Emily Clark

History

8th Grade

DOK Level 1: Recall covered

Colonial America: Key Foundations Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Jamestown colony founded?

1607

1620

1630

1640

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DOK Level 1: Recall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary significance of the Plymouth colony?

It was the first permanent English settlement in America.

It was known for its religious tolerance.

It was the first colony to establish a representative government.

It caused the Salem Witch Trials

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colony was founded by Roger Williams for religious freedom?

Jamestown

Plymouth

Rhode Island

Massachusetts Bay

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

The first written constitution in America

A peace treaty with Native Americans

A religious doctrine

A trade agreement with England

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Massachusetts Bay colony view religion?

They practiced religious tolerance.

They enforced strict Puritan beliefs.

They were predominantly Catholic.

They had no official religion.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the significance of the Mayflower Compact in the Plymouth colony.

It established a direct democracy.

It was the first constitution in America.

It was a social contract for self-governance.

It was a trade agreement with Native Americans.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the relationship between the Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan Confederacy.

They had a peaceful and cooperative relationship.

They had frequent conflicts and wars.

They never interacted with each other.

They formed a military alliance.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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