7th Grade US History Pretest

7th Grade US History Pretest

7th Grade

23 Qs

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7th Grade US History Pretest

7th Grade US History Pretest

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Barbra Barrocas

FREE Resource

23 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

What was the main reason people came to the New World?

To find gold and riches

To escape from bad weather

To buy new clothes and shoes

To visit family in a new country

Answer explanation

The main reason people came to the New World was to find gold and riches. Many explorers and settlers sought wealth and resources, which drove significant migration and colonization efforts during that period.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Plymouth

Jamestown

New York City

St. Augustine

Answer explanation

Jamestown, established in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Plymouth was founded later in 1620, while St. Augustine is a Spanish settlement, and New York City was not established until 1624.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

The Pilgrims sailed to America on a ship called the:

Titanic

Mayflower

Santa Maria

USS Enterprise

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1620. The Titanic sank in 1912, the Santa Maria was Columbus's ship, and the USS Enterprise is a fictional starship. Thus, the correct answer is Mayflower.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Who was a famous inventor who helped create the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin was a key figure in the American Enlightenment and contributed to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, making him a notable inventor and statesman associated with its creation.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

What was the Declaration of Independence?

A letter to the king saying the colonies were leaving

A peace treaty with Native Americans

A book about the first president

A law about how to build a government

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence was a letter to King George III, formally announcing the American colonies' decision to break away from British rule and establish their own government.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Who was the main leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and became the first U.S. President?

Paul Revere

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later became the first President of the United States, making him a pivotal figure in American history.

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

The Constitutional Convention was held to:

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Answer explanation

The Constitutional Convention was held to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and to create a stronger federal government, ultimately leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

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