Question 1

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

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Natural Harbors provided access to markets.

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Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.

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Extreme climates limited productive activity.

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Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.

Question 2

This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to --

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the establishment of the principle of religious freedom.

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the eventual adoption of the U.S. Constitution.

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the formation of a government controlled by religious officials.

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the creation of a national system of checks and balances.

Question 3

Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century primarily to --

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escape persecution.

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profit from natural resources.

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avoid crop failures and famine.

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produce cash crops to pay off debts.

Question 4

During the early 1800's many young women in New England were employed outside their homes as --

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cloth weavers in textile mills.

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legal counselors in state courts.

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crew members on a cargo ship.

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staff reporters for local newspapers.

Question 5

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

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It limited the power of future colonial governments.

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It weakened the influence of religion in government.

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It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

Question 6

Which feature of colonial self-government does this charter establish?

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An elected legislature.

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Checks and balances

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Separation of powers

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Direct democracy

Question 7

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

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Established their own representative institutions.

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Appointed governors who reported to the king.

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Created a general council to manage the colonies.

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Experienced strict control by Parliament.

Question 8

From 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".

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The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

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The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

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Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.

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Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.

Question 9

Which of the following completes the sentence above?

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extended voting rights beyond church members.

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restricted trade with neighboring colonies.

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asked the king to appoint a governor for the colony.

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limited property ownership to church members.

Question 10

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

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To profit from trading in furs and other goods.

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To create communities founded on religious tolerance.

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To create joint ventures with other European powers.

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To reduce overpopulation in Europe.

Question 11

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

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2 : Moderate

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4 : Ships

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1 : Indigo

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3 : Rocky Soil

Question 12

Which factor most encouraged the growth of the trade?

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The profitability of cash-crop agriculture.

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The establishment of protective tariffs.

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The invention of the steam engine.

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The development of the factory system.

Question 13

The factors listed above contributed most to the --

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growth of representative government in the British colonies.

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expansion of British trade in the Americas.

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creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians.

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election of British colonists to Parliament.

Question 14

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

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Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.

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Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.

Question 15

Boston and New Orleans were both founded as --

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port cities

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industrial centers

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military outposts

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farming communities

Question 16

Which sentence best completes the diagram?

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The Puritans developed a form of representative self-government.

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The Puritans outlawed slavery in Massachusetts.

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The Puritans refused to obey the appointed governor.

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The Puritans allowed women to participate in government.

Question 17

Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the Thirteen Colonies?

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Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles.

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Puritans argued that slave trade encouraged materialism.

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Manufacturers argued that slavery discouraged the development of industry.

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Farmer argued that using slave labor was expensive and inefficient.

Question 18

Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?

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The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.

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The king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful.

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Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor.

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The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.

Question 19

Which colony correctly completes this diagram?

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Maryland

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Georgia

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Virginia

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South Carolina

Question 20

Which of the following was a major reasons for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?

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The economic demands of the plantation system.

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Increased textile manufacturing.

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Increased western migration.

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The construction needs of the railroad.

Question 21

Which motive best completes the diagram?

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To expand empires.

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To extend democracy.

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To promote free enterprise.

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To found utopian communities.

Question 22

Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible?

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Natural harbors, and arid climate, and rocky soil.

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Tall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soil.

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A temperate climate, vast grasslands, and plentiful lakes.

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Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers.

Question 23

Which statement best describes the influence of this document?

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It helped establish the tradition of self-government.

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It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws.

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It outlined a plan for independence from British rule.

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It established the concept of unalienable rights.

Question 24

The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of --

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religious freedom.

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economic freedom.

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freedom from debts.

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freedom of speech.

Question 25

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700's?

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Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops.

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Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies.

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A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies.

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A lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies.

Question 26

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?

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The distance of the colonies from Great Britain.

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The economic system of mercantilism.

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The doctrine of the Church of England.

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The opportunity for trade with American Indians.

Question 27

The names on this map best reflect which of the following?

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The influence of Spanish colonial heritage on the United States.

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Religious beliefs brought by immigrants to the United States.

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Family names of early pioneers in the West.

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The impact of American Indian culture on southwestern states.

Question 28

Which reason best completes this list?

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To claim new territory.

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To locate potential military allies.

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To spread democratic ideals.

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To improve efficiency in manufacturing.

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