Unit 2 SS Test review

Which historical event is described by the following? • European crops such as wheat and rice are introduced to the Americas. • Native American foods like potatoes and chocolate are brought to Europe. • Diseases from Europe cause a decline in the Native American population.

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Magna Carta

Why did many early American settlements develop along rivers and coastlines?

• There was less competition for land in these areas.

• The climate was milder away from the interior.

• Access to water and transportation made trade and farming easier.

• It helped settlers avoid natural disasters.

What was a main reason that groups like the Pilgrims and Roger Williams left their homelands to settle in the American colonies?

• To find new spices

• To practice their religion freely

• To become famous explorers

• To start a new government

Which of the following were major sources of income for the southern colonies during the 1700s? (Choose THREE)

• Tobacco

• Cotton

• Corn

• Grains

• Whaling

A key difference between a monarchy and a representative government is that:

• A monarchy is ruled by a single leader, while a representative government is run by elected officials.

• Both are always ruled by kings or queens.

• A representative government does not allow citizens to vote.

• A monarchy always has elected leaders.

Who served as governor of Plymouth Colony and helped write its governing document?

• William Bradford

• Roger Williams

• Thomas Hooker

• John Winthrop

Which leader played a key role in the survival of the Jamestown colony by enforcing discipline and securing food from local Native Americans?

• John Smith

• William Penn

• William Bradford

• Anne Hutchinson

Who founded the colony of Pennsylvania as a place for religious freedom after facing persecution in England?

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

• James Oglethorpe

• Thomas Hooker

Which individual was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s for challenging religious authorities and later helped establish a settlement in Rhode Island?

• Anne Hutchinson

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

• Thomas Hooker

What was one of William Penn's main goals for the colony of Pennsylvania?

• To create a place where people of different beliefs could live together peacefully.

• To build a large army.

• To search for hidden treasures.

• To become a famous explorer.