American History Unit 1 Test-Colonial America

Explain the motivations of the colonists who immigrated to America. Provide a minimum of three specific motivations and be sure to explain those three. Compare this to the modern idea of reasons for immigration; would you say motivations have changed over time or stayed the same. Explain your thoughts with at least one reasoning.

Explain the growing rebellion in the colonies that eventually led to the American Revolution. Provide a thorough explanation supported with a minimum of three specific historical examples. (Hint: Think about reasons why the colonists wanted independence.)

"We came to this land so that we might worship God in our own way, free from the bishops and kings who demanded conformity." – A New England settler, 1630s What was the main motivation for this group’s settlement?

• Economic opportunity
• Religious freedom
• Exploration and adventure
• Self-rule

"Many younger sons of noble families in England, who would not inherit land, sought new fortunes across the ocean. They hoped to grow tobacco, trade goods, and claim their own wealth." – Letter describing Virginia settlers, 1607 Which motivation is expressed in this passage?

• Economic opportunity
• Religious freedom
• Self-rule
• Exploration and adventure

"Our king has given us this charter, allowing us to create assemblies and choose some of our own leaders. We seek not only land but also a chance to govern ourselves." – Early colonial charter statement What motivation does this passage highlight?

• Economic opportunity
• Religious freedom
• Self-rule
• Exploration and adventure

"Some sought to escape persecution in England, others wished for wealth from trade, while still others desired the liberty to form their own governments. Thus, the colonies were founded for many different purposes." – History textbook Which two motivations are both clearly reflected in this passage?

• Exploration and adventure & self-rule
• Religious freedom & exploration
• Economic opportunity & exploration
• Religious freedom & self-rule

The Declaration of Independence was written because American colonists wanted

• more support from Great Britain
• freedom from Great Britain
• an alliance with Great Britain

The Declaration of Independence says that government gets it's power from _________

• government control
• the people
• other countries like Great Britain

To prevent governments from being too powerful, the Declaration of Independence says that government power should be

• limited
• controlled by just a small group of very powerful people
• controlled only by those who are wealthy and educated

The Declaration of Independence was to declare separation from

• France
• America
• Great Britain