Colonial America Test Retake

Which European countries colonized the Americas in 1754?

• Spain, Iceland, Greenland, German, and France

• Spain, France, England, Portugal, and the Netherlands

• Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Germany, and France

Which country colonized the most land in the Americas?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Germany

What was a major reason Europeans immigrated to the British colonies in North America?

• to avoid religious persecution in Europe

• opportunities to join Native American tribes

Which was a major pull factor for Europeans immigrating to the British colonies in North America?

• opportunities to join Native American tribes

• opportunities to own land and support a family

How did geography influence European settlement?

• Europeans settled near water for trade.

• Europeans settled near mountains for protection.

• Europeans settled near rocky soil for agriculture.

Which was the most successful permanent English settlement in North America?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

Why is Squanto significant in early American history?

• He helped the Sons of Liberty.

• He helped the Pilgrims survive their first year.

A colonial American farmer needs to buy some supplies for his farm. He tells the shopkeeper that he will pay for the supplies when he sells his crops at the end of the summer. The shopkeeper agrees to sell the supplies to the farmer. This is an example of what kind of economic exchange?

• paying with cash

• using checks

• bartering for goods

What type of movement was the Great Awakening?

• Religious

• Scientific

Enlightened thinkers based their beliefs on what two things?

• Religion and culture

• Logic and reason

• Power and privilege