chapter 1 – colonizing america

Chapter 1 – Colonizing America

Test Review

Vocabulary Review

1. The Aztecs demanded from the areas they conquered.

A. praiseB. maizeC. silverD. tribute

2. The Portuguese used a ship called a to better explore the shallow inlets of the Americas.

A. astrolabeB. Encomienda`C. caravelD. lateen

3. Because Pennsylvania was owned by William Penn, it was considered .

A. a Charter ColonyB. a Joint-Stock CompanyC. a Proprietary ColonyD. part of the headright system

4. Individuals who signed contracts to cover the cost of transportation to the colonies were called .

A. serfsB. indentured servantsC. mercantilistsD. subsistence farmers

5. The Enlightenment encouraged a renewed emphasis on logic called .

A. pietismB. mercantilismC. activismD. rationalism

Reviewing Main Ideas

Section 1 (pgs. 4-11)

6. Which of the following was a feature of the Mississippian culture?

A. Ocean-going canoesB. PyramidsC. PueblosD. Giant basalt sculptures

Section 1 (pgs. 4-11)

7. The Iroquois Confederacy was formed to .A. stop the constant warfare.B. unite against the English.C. better compete with the Algonquian peoples.D. invade the Great Lakes region.

Section 2 (pgs. 14-23)

8. The Treaty of Tordesillas established which of the following?.

A. European Christians would fight the Crusades to retake holy places from Muslims in the Middle East.

B. Spain, Portugal, England, and France would all have equal rights to colonies in the Americas.

C. the Aztecs would surrender their lands and possessions to Hernan Cortes and the rulers of Spain.

D. Spain would control everything west of a line of demarcation; Portugal would control everything to the east.

Section 3 (pgs. 24-33)

9. The Reformation encouraged the creation of English colonies because .

A. the English monarchs wanted to banish all non-Anglicans.

B. new religious groups sought religious freedom outside of England.

C. Protestants wanted new lands for churches.D. Martin Luther told his followers to leave their homes

and start new lives.

Section 3 (pgs. 24-33)

10. In Roger Williams’s colony of Rhode Island,.A. only Puritans could worship publicly.B. the government controlled all aspects of daily life.C. different religious practices were tolerated.D. Native Americans were assimilated into English

culture.

Section 4 (pgs. 34-41)

11. Bacon’s Rebellion began because .A. farmers wanted to take more land from Native

Americans.B. farmers were tired of paying high taxes.C. farmers were not allowed in the House of Burgesses.D. farmers wanted to acquire enslaved Africans.

Section 5 (pgs. 42-47)

12. Why did slavery slowly develop in the colonies?A. English law made it illegal to enslave colonists.B. King Charles II granted a charter that encouraged the

slave trade in the colonies.C. Africans were allowed to sue for their freedom.D. England did not allow trade with other nations, some

of whom who controlled the slave trade.

Section 5 (pgs. 42-47)

13. In the 1700s the English colonies were affected by a resurgence of religious zeal known as .

A. The Enlightenment.B. The Glorious Revolution.C. The Renaissance.D. The Great Awakening.

Critical Thinking

Directions: Choose the BEST answer.

14. The geography of the region affected how Native American groups .

A. Developed language.B. Gathered their food.C. Governed themselves.D. Conducted trade.

Use the map, and the information from Chapter 1to answer question 15.

15. Which of the following colonies had the largest settled areas by 1660?.

A. Massachusetts B. North CarolinaC. New HampshireD. Virgnia

Directions: Choose the BEST answer.

16. Which of the following is true about the early colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth?

A. They were started by people interested in starting a new nation.

B. Disease caused a huge loss of life.C. Tobacco was the primary source of income.D. They were started by religious separatists.

Analyze the painting and answer the questions thatfollow.

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Directions: Choose the BEST answer.

17. In this painting, William Penn is most likely .A. Asking Native Americans for permission to take over

Pennsylvania.B. Telling Native Americans in Pennsylvania about the

benefits of being Quakers.C. Explaining to Native Americans in Pennsylvania that he

was their new king.D. Signing a treaty with Native Americans who lived in

Pennsylvania.Painting

Directions: Choose the BEST answer.

18. The overall mood of the subjects in the painting is .

A. Tense and suspicious.B. Friendly and open.C. Jolly and laughing.D. Angry and ranting.

Painting

Document-Based QuestionsDirections: Analyze the document and answer the questions that follow.

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Directions: Choose the BEST answer.

19. How does the author of this account characterize the Spanish?.

A. as friendly and helpfulB. as angry and rantingC. as greedy beastsD. none of these

Document

Directions: Choose the BEST answer.

20. What is the overall tone of this account?A. anger and disgust.B. friendly and open.C. jolly and laughing.D. tense and suspicious.

Document

Essay QuestionsAnswer two (2) of the following questions completely and accurately. (Use textbook, notes, etc. to get information)

1) How did gold and sugar change slavery in West Africa?2) Name and describe the levels of society in the class-

based Spanish colonies.3) In what ways did the geography of New England almost

guarantee that fishing would become a major industry in the region?

4) Describe the status of women in the early colonial era in America.