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Colonization Test 13-14

Name: Class: Date:
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_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ In which major city would you find a large plantation? A. Charleston, South Carolina B. Boston, Massachusetts C. Providence, Rhode Island D. New York City, New York

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What would best fit to describe the New England economy?

A. B. C. D.
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Mining Shipbuilding and Fishing Breadmaking Tobacco Harvesting

The Bible had a cultural influence in the New England regions mainly because A. Every person was required to own one. B. People learned to read with the Bible. C. The Bible was not allowed in the New England region to allow religious freedom. D. There were church gatherings every morning and night where people recited the Bible.

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This chart describes which religious group?

A. B. C. D.
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Quakers Puritans Catholics Unitarians

To Do: -Cut wood for furnace -buy silver -make teapot -engrave silver spoon This list would most likely be written by a: A. B. C. D. Dock Worker Craftsman Farmer Merchant

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What factor influenced the agricultural economy in the south? A. B. C. D. Culture Education Climate Population

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What southern colony was settled by James Oglethorpe for debtors and prisoners? A. B. C. D. Virginia Georgia Maryland North Carolina

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What religious group does the following chart describe?

A. B. C. D.
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Mormons Quakers Puritans Catholics

Why did William Penn start the Pennsylvania Colony?

A. B. C.

He wanted to become a Puritan leader. He was forced by the King of England to leave. He wanted to provide a safe place for Quakers and offer religious freedom to others. He was directed by his church to teach Native Americans.

D.

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Which of the following is one way that the Middle Colonies differed from the New England Colonies?
A. B. C. D.

The middle colonies were home to a diverse mix of cultural groups. Only white men in the middle colonies could vote in elections. The middle colonies depended upon exporting lumber. English settlers made up the majority of the middle colonies population.

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Why were port cities important to the economic success of the Middle Colonies? A. Many imports were shipped to port cities from England and Africa. B. Port cities gave merchants a place to sell their products. C. Port cities were major trade centers for exporting grains. D. All of the above.

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A freed slave would most likely be offered which type of job: A. B. C. D. Lawyer Representative in the House of Burgesses Plantation Owner Carpenter

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This chart most likely describes A. B. C. D. a colonial woman a merchant a farmer an artisan

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Based on the chart above, what conclusion can you make? A. The colonies were usually established by a joint-stock company. B. The colonies were established over the course of more than one hundred years. C. The colonies were established for the same reasons. D. The colonies were established in order, New England colonies first, followed by Middle colonies, followed by Southern Colonies.

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Lord Baltimore (Cecilius Calvert) founded the Maryland colony to make money and a refuge for which religious group? A. B. C. D. Catholics Puritans Pilgrims Quakers

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Which colony used town hall meetings as an important form of government? A. B. C. D. Virginia New York North Carolina Massachusetts

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We shall find that the God of Israel is among us, when ten of us shall be able to resist a thousand enemies, when He shall make us a praise and glory, that men shall say of succeeding plantations, the Lord make it like that of New England. For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill, the eyes of all people are upon us. John Winthrop, 1620 Most noble lords and worthy Gentlemen, it is your Honors that have employed great pains and large expense in laying the foundation of this State, wherein much had been buried under ground, yet something had sprung up, and given you a taste of your adventures. . . .The action is an honor to your Country: and the issue may well reimburse you your sums expended. . . John Smith, 1625 Based on the excerpts, which conclusion can best be reached?
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Unlike in the Southern colonies, the New England colonies had little interest in self-governance. Unlike in the Southern colonies, the New England colonies were founded for religious reasons. Unlike the New England colonies the Southern colonies had little respect for the monarchy. Unlike the New England colonies, the Southern colonies were self-sufficient.

B.

C.

D.

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The North American colonies were dependent on the triangular trade route. What import came from Africa across the middle passage? A. B. C. D. iron gold slaves molasses

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According to the map, which statement is true?

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Africa sent more slaves to Europe than to the North American colonies. Europe was not part of the Transatlantic trade network with Africa and North America. The North American colonies exported manufactured goods to Europe in exchange for raw materials The North American colonies were dependent on the importation of manufactured goods and slaves.

B.

C.

D.

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Which statement best completes the flow chart?

A. Native Americans choose to migrate to other regions.

B. King Philips War (Metacomet Rebellion) breaks out and Native Americans lose.

C. English colonists purchase land from Native Americans.

D. English colonists convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Which colony did Roger Williams found in 1636 based on the principle of religious freedom? A. B. C. D. Massachusettts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Maryland

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Because no People can be truly happy, though under greatest Enjoyment of Civil Liberties, if abridged of the Freedom of their Consciences, as to their Religious Profession and Worship. . . I do hereby grant and declare, That no Person or Persons, inhabitating in this province or Territories, who shall confess and acknowledge One Almighty God, the Creator. . . and profess him or themselves obliged to live quietly under the Civil Government . . . [shall not] be compelled to frequent or maintain any religious Worship, Place or Ministry, contrary to his or their Mind, or to do or suffer any other Act or Thing, contrary to their religious Persuasion. William Penn, Charter of Privileges, 1701 Which civic principle was established in the excerpt? A. B. C. D. the right to petition the freedom of speech the right to a jury trial the freedom of religion

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