US History 8: Post Test: Colonial America

Which three tribes occupied regions of the Southeast? A. Pequot B. Cherokee C. Iroquois D. Seminole E. Powhatan

1. Cherokee 2. Seminole 3. Powhatan

Drag each tile to the correct box. Match the following wars to the effects they produced. --The American Indians lost control of most of New England. --The settlers forced many American Indians out of South Carolina. --Most regions in Virginia fell under the settlers' control.

1. Powhatan War >> Most regions in Virginia fell under the settlers' control. 2.King Philip's War >> The American Indians lost control of most of New England. 3. Yamasee War >> The settlers forced many American Indians out of South Carolina.

Drag each tile to the correct box. Match each American colony to its founder. --Thomas Hooker --Roger Williams --George Calvert --William Penn

1. Rhode Island >> Roger Williams 2. Connecticut >> Thomas Hooker 3. Pennsylvania >> William Penn 4. Maryland >> George Calvert

Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. Match the colonists with their accomplishments. --Benjamin Franklin --Eliza Lucas Pinckney --John Peter Zenger

1. criticized the government in print >> John Peter Zenger 2. conducted experiments with electricity >> Benjamin Franklin 3. introduced indigo as a cash crop >> Eliza Lucas Pinckney

Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs. Identify how each group responded to the forced use of enslaved Africans in colonial America. --enslaved Africans --abolitionists --plantation owners

1. implemented stricter codes to increase control >>>Plantation owners 2. tried to keep cultural practices alive despite obstacles blocking them >>> enslaved Africans 3.opposed beliefs and practices they considered to be evil and morally wrong >>> abolitionists

Which two territories were a part of the French Empire after the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763? A. islands in the Caribbean B. Louisiana Territory C. Ohio Valley D. islands off the coast of Newfoundland E. City of Quebec

1. islands in the Caribbean 2. islands off the coast of Newfoundland

Between 1650 and 1750, American colonies passed new laws about slavery. What did the laws reflect about the changes in slavery over this period? A. the colonists' increasing demands for enslaved labor B. more rights for enslaved labor in response to abolitionists C. more rigid rules to keep enslaved labor under tight control D. a shift in the use of enslaved labor from farming to other skilled trades E. a growing need for enslaved labor in the northern colonies

1. the colonists' increasing demands for enslaved labor 2. more rigid rules to keep enslaved labor under tight control

Drag each label to the correct category. Identify whether each feature describes the British or French colonies. --colonies had a sparse population with few permanent settlements --settlers were mainly farmers --settlers were mainly fur traders --colonies had a larger population with many permanent settlements

British Colonies >>> colonies had a larger population with many permanent settlements settlers were mainly farmers French Colonies >>> colonies had a sparse population with few permanent settlements settlers were mainly fur traders

Which European power set up 13 colonies in North America? A. the Netherlands B. France C. England D. Germany E. Spain

England

Why was enslaved labor so important for plantation owners in colonial America? A. The plantation owners could use enslaved people to defend their property from European powers. B. Enslaved people could be traded for manufactured goods with the middle and New England colonies. C. Enslaved labor made it possible to grow cash crops such as rice and tobacco on large plantations. D. The number of enslaved people determined the number of representatives in the colonial legislature. E. Enslaved people manufactured textiles, furniture, glass, and other goods for export to Britain.

Enslaved labor made it possible to grow cash crops such as rice and tobacco on large plantations

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. _________________published Poor Richard's Almanac in 1732. The publication contained witty sayings that reflected important __________________such as "great talkers, little doers." It went on to become North America's first bestseller.

First blank: Benjamin Franklin second blank: life lessons

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. The settlers of the 13 colonies created laws based on English____________________, which applied to both_________________________.

First blank: common law second blank: Britain and the colonies

Complete the paragraph about the contributions of Africans to the American colonies. In the colonial era, most white colonists prevented enslaved Africans from____________________. Despite the restrictions, some Africans managed to express themselves individually. A notable example was_____________________, who published a book of poems.

First blank: reading and writing second blank: Phillis Wheatley

What was the role of William Pitt in the French and Indian War? A. He convinced the British Parliament to send more men and supplies to the colonies in North America. B. He led the British troops in the battle for the city of Quebec. C. He convinced the Iroquois Confederacy to ally with the British. D. He drafted the Treaty of Paris. E. He was the supreme commander of the Virginia militia and the strongest British ally.

He convinced the British Parliament to send more men and supplies to the colonies in North America.

Why did Roger Williams establish a colony in Rhode Island? A. The climate made it a good location. B. The people of Rhode Island needed him. C. He was banished from Massachusetts. D. He was originally from Rhode Island.

He was banished from Massachusetts.

Drag each label to the correct cell in the table. Match the descriptions with the group of laborers they describe. --children also forced to work without freedom throughout their lives --forced to work for a specific period of time to pay a debt --forced to work for their owners throughout their lives --could save money and buy property

Indentured Servants >>> forced to work for a specific period of time to pay a debt could save money and buy property Enslaved People >>> forced to work for their owners throughout their lives children also forced to work without freedom throughout their lives

What was the name of the Puritan group that wanted to separate from the Church of England? A. Quakers B. Pilgrims C. Catholics D. Dissenters E. Jews

Pilgrims

Why did the Iroquois Confederacy fail to get the land west of the Allegheny Mountains that had been promised to them by the British? A. The British government went back on their promise. B. The American colonists began to move west. C. The Iroquois Confederacy no longer wanted the land. D. The Spanish captured the territory. E. The French colonists recaptured the land.

The American colonists began to move west.

Which trait did the Northeast Woodland Indians have in common with the Southeast Indians? A. The economy was largely based on agriculture. B. Common meals included alligator meat. C. Houses typically contained multiple rooms. D. Wampum belts were popular trading items. E. Dwellings contained beehive-shaped roofs

The economy was largely based on agriculture.

How did the introduction of cash crops affect slavery in the American colonies? A. The enslaved population decreased rapidly. B. The enslaved population increased rapidly. C. Fewer enslaved people were used to grow other crops. D. Enslaved people were given the right to own fields.

The enslaved population increased rapidly.

Where did the first meeting of the House of Burgesses take place? A. Quebec B. Georgia C. Massachusetts D. Virginia E. Pennsylvania

Virginia

Which event set a precedent for the rights of free speech and freedom of the press in the colonies? A. the publication of Poor Richard's Almanac B. the Salem witch trials C. the Zenger libel trial D. the introduction of public libraries E. the establishment of the Frame of Government

the Zenger libel trial

Which region benefited directly when Eliza Lucas Pinckney developed the cultivation of indigo? A. the New England colonies B. the southern colonies C. the middle colonies D. colonies with English settlers E. the colony of Massachusetts

the southern colonies

Drag each tile to the correct box. Arrange the following events as they occurred in chronological order after the British forces took the offensive in the French and Indian War. --Britain signs the Treaty of Paris. --British forces capture the city of Quebec. --British forces capture the city of Montreal. --British forces ally with the Iroquois Confederacy.

1. British forces ally with the Iroquois Confederacy. 2. British forces capture the city of Quebec. 3. British forces capture the city of Montreal. 4. Britain signs the Treaty of Paris.

Which battle between the British and French forces was considered a massacre, leading to hostility between the American Indians and the American colonists? A. Battle of Fort Necessity B. Battle of Ticonderoga C. Battle of Fort William Henry D. Battle of Quebec E. Battle of Montreal

Battle of Fort William Henry

Which tribe belonged to the Iroquoian language group? A. Seminole B. Pequot C. Massachusett D. Cherokee E. Powhatan

Cherokee

What was one way Phillis Wheatley was able to defy the strict boundaries of slavery? A. She only practiced traditional African customs and beliefs. B. She was given the opportunity to receive an education in local schools. C. She was able to publish a book because of her reading and writing skills. D. She led slave rebellions against plantation owners and overseers.

She was able to publish a book because of her reading and writing skills.