Summative Assessment #1-1st Six Weeks

This sequence of events resulted in the adoption of the -

.A. Articles of Confederation B. Bill of Rights C. Treaty of Paris D. Declaration of Independence

Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number on the table?

A. 1: Indigo B. 2: Moderate C. 3: Rocky Soil D. 4: Ships

Which of the American Colonial Regions can be described by the above traits?

A. Middle Colonies B. Southern Colonies C. New England D. Western colonies

British Colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they

F. feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians G. did not want to share control of the fur trade H. resented the limits it imposed on Westward expansion J. wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations

Which of the following is located at #1 on the map?

A. Boston B. Jamestown C. New York City D. Philadelphia

One result of British regulations such as the Sugar and Stamp Act was America's resentment of -

A. Foreign Alliances B. locally appointed governing bodies C. taxation without representation D. government control of speech

Which statement best describes the influence of this document?

A. It helped establish the tradition of self-government B. It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws. C. It established the concept of unalienable rights. D. It outlined a plan for independence from British rule.

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?

A. Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources B. Proximity to flooding rivers limited development C. Natural Harbors provided access to markets D. Extreme climates limited productive activity

According to the information above, the Magna Carta most influenced the colonial development of -

A. judicial review B. federalism C. representative government D. feudalism

These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary war by-

A. restricting colonial trade with American Indians B. imposing regulations on colonial agriculture C. angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated D. punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament

Th colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland, and Pennsylvania had which of the following in common?

F. All three areas were acquired for the purpose of obtaining natural resources. G. Each settlement was established as a refuge for religious sovereignty. H. English debtors were forced to settle and manage all three colonies. J. Agricultural goods became the main export within these territories.

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

F. Created a general council to manage the colonies G. Experienced strict control by Parliament H. Established their own representative institutions J. Appointed governors who reported the King

Why would exploring and competing for a route to the Orient be significant to European empires?

F. It would allow for a direct shipping lane for the exchange of commodities like silk and spices from Asia to be sold. G. A shorter trade route would enable more commodities like silk and spices from Asia to be sold. H. It would allow for information on selective Native American tribes J. Europe would be in control of all routes to and from Asia indefinitely.

Which of the following would be the best title for the flowchart above?

F. Reasons for Industrialization G. Reasons for Development of Urbanization H. Reasons for Technological Improvements J. Reasons for Development of the Plantation System

In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by-

F. forming an alliance with American Indian tribes G. creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut H. agreeing to the provisions of the Mayflower Compact J. establishing a government system with three branches

The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-

F. political debates that took place at the Albany Convention G. interference of Great Britain in the slave trade H. economic consequences of the Great Awakening J. economic policies imposed by Great Britain following th French and Indian War.

Which motive best completes the diagram?

F. to promote free enterprise G. to extend democracy H. to expand empires J. to found utopian communities

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

G. Colonists sought military support from France. H. Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence J. Colonists dump tea into the Boston Harbor