US HISTORY 1613

Colonial America

Quiz: Multiple Choice

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Directions: Choose one option for each question (10 points for each question).

Question 1
The result of the deadly diseases brought to the New World by Europeans was
A. high mortality among the Native Americans.
B. a diminution of these diseases in the Old World.
C. some deaths, but a low number compared with those caused by war.
D. a death rate high only where Indians lived in great concentrations.

Question 2
A 15th century European development which stimulated later exploration was
A. the increase in trade
B. the rise of nation-states
C. the development of new naval tachnology
D. all of the above

Question 3
Pilgrims ot Separatists left the Anglican church because they
A. maintained loyalty to Archbishop Laud.
B. could not attend services in Holland.
C. felt it was still too Catholic
D. none of the above

Question 4
The solution to the economic problems of Virginia was
A. reorganization of the joint stock company with an infusion of new capital.
B. cultivation of tobacco.
C. trading with Barbados.
D. a successful agreement with the Indians

Question 5
Education of the young during the colonial period was primarily a function of the
A. church.
B. public schools.
C. family
D. community

Question 6
The 17th century English colonies
A. had few common traits other than their loyalty to the monarch.
B. finally agreed to establish Anglican Chruch.
C. had much in common except for differences over loyalty to the king.
D. none of the above

Question 7
Most slaves brought from Africa to Americas were sold in:
A. Central America
B. Mexico
C. the North American colonies
D. Brazil and the Caribbean

Question 8
As a product of Enlightenment, Ben Franklin
A. turned to organized religion for meaning and sustenance.
B. devoted himself to European ideas and sought to model American concepts after them.
C. rejected the practical pursuits of life in favor of contemplation and intellectual inquiry.
D. constantly pursued his numerous curiosities until they yielded practical results.

Question 9
Which list places events in correct chronological order?
A. Boston Massacre, Townshend Duties, Boston Tea Party, Coercive Acts.
B. Townshend Duties, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Coercive Acts.
C. Boston Tea Party, Townshend Duties, Boston Massacre, Coercive Acts.
D. Coercive Acts, Townshend Duties, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party .

Question 10
The law which resulted in fierce anti-British sentiment was
A. Quatering Act of 1764
B. Navigation Act of 1600
C. Stamp Act of 1765
D. Sugar Act of 1764

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