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Unit 1 - Exploration and Colonization

Quiz by HEINE, MATTHEW K

Grade 8
Social Studies K-HS (Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?
    Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.
    Extreme climates limited productive activity.
    Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.
    Natural Harbors provided access to markets.
    30s
    8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
  • Q2
    This diagram describes events in colonial America that are related to --
    Question Image
    the eventual adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
    the establishment of the principle of religious freedom.
    the formation of a government controlled by religious officials.
    the creation of a national system of checks and balances.
    30s
    8.25.A: Social Studies - Culture
  • Q3
    Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century primarily to --
    escape persecution.
    profit from natural resources.
    avoid crop failures and famine.
    produce cash crops to pay off debts.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
    It limited the power of future colonial governments.
    It weakened the influence of religion in government.
    It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.
    It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.
    30s
    8.15.A: Social Studies - Government
  • Q5
    Which feature of colonial self-government does this charter establish?
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    An elected legislature.
    Checks and balances
    Separation of powers
    Direct democracy
    30s
    8.20.A: Social Studies - Citizenship
  • Q6
    Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?
    Question Image
    Appointed governors who reported to the king.
    Established their own representative institutions.
    Created a general council to manage the colonies.
    Experienced strict control by Parliament.
    30s
    8.3.A: Social Studies - History
  • Q7
    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".
    The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.
    Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
    The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.
    Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.
    30s
    8.3.A: Social Studies - History
  • Q8
    Which of the following completes the sentence above?
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    restricted trade with neighboring colonies.
    asked the king to appoint a governor for the colony.
    limited property ownership to church members.
    extended voting rights beyond church members.
    30s
    8.20.A: Social Studies - Citizenship
  • Q9
    Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
    To profit from trading in furs and other goods.
    To create communities founded on religious tolerance.
    To create joint ventures with other European powers.
    To reduce overpopulation in Europe.
    30s
    8.2.A: Social Studies - History
  • Q10
    Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table?
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    4 : Ships
    1 : Indigo
    2 : Moderate
    3 : Rocky Soil
    30s
    8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
  • Q11
    Which factor most encouraged the growth of the trade?
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    The establishment of protective tariffs.
    The invention of the steam engine.
    The development of the factory system.
    The profitability of cash-crop agriculture.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q12
    The factors listed above contributed most to the --
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    expansion of British trade in the Americas.
    growth of representative government in the British colonies.
    creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians.
    election of British colonists to Parliament.
    30s
    8.3.A: Social Studies - History
  • Q13
    Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?
    Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.
    Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.
    Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.
    Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.
    30s
    8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
  • Q14
    Boston and New Orleans were both founded as --
    port cities
    industrial centers
    military outposts
    farming communities
    30s
    8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
  • Q15
    Which sentence best completes the diagram?
    Question Image
    The Puritans outlawed slavery in Massachusetts.
    The Puritans developed a form of representative self-government.
    The Puritans refused to obey the appointed governor.
    The Puritans allowed women to participate in government.
    30s
    8.3.A: Social Studies - History

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