Exploration and Colonization
Quiz by JO CADENA
Grade 8
Social Studies
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Measures 6 skills fromGrade 8Social StudiesTexas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Measures 6 skills from
Grade 8
Social Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
8.2.A: Social Studies - History
8.3.A: Social Studies - History
8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
8.11.A: Social Studies - Geography
8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
8.23.A: Social Studies - Culture
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- Q 1/18Score 0Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?29GJHF
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- Q1Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?GJHF30s8.2.A: Social Studies - History
- Q2Which reason best completes this list?GHJF30s
- Q3Which motive best completes the diagram?ACDB30s
- Q4Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?To reduce overpopulation in EuropeTo create communities founded on religious toleranceTo create joint ventures with other European powersTo profit from trading furs and other goods30s
- Q5The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could --participate in a free-market economyexpress dissatisfaction with British rulevote in the British Parliamentself-govern on a local level30s8.3.A: Social Studies - History
- Q6Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?The opportunity for trade with American IndiansThe distance of the colonies from Great BritainThe doctrine of the Church of EnglandThe economic system of mercantilism30s
- Q7Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.The king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful.Colonists used the assembly to overrule decision of the royal governor.30s
- Q8The factors listed above contributed most to the --election of British colonists to Parliamentcreation of alliances between British settlers and American Indiansexpansion of British trade in the Anericasgrowth of representative government in the British colonies30s
- Q9From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect." Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.30s
- Q10Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?Appointed governors who reported to the kingExperienced strict control by ParliamentEstablished their own representative institutionsCreated a general council to manage the colonies30s
- Q11Boston and New Orleans were both founded as --industrial centersmilitary outpostsport citiesfarming communities30s8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
- Q12How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?Proximity to flooding rivers limited developmentLong coastlines offered abundant natural resourcesExtreme climates limited productive activityNatural harbors provided access to markets30s
- Q13Which physical characteristics made these economics activities possible?Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift riversTall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soilA temperate climate, vast grasslands, and plentiful lakesNatural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil30s8.11.A: Social Studies - Geography
- Q14Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table?1: Indigo2: Moderate3: Rocky soil4: Ships30s
- Q15Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700's?A lack of skilled labor in the American coloniesDemand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash cropsA lack of protective tariffs in the American coloniesDemand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies30s8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
