1. Which of the following best describes the way Europeans treated Native Americans in the 1500’s and 1600’s?a. Native Americans were regarded as inferior people

subject to Christian denomination. b. Native American ways of life were respected.c. Since nothing of value could be learned or obtained

from the native Americans, Europeans thought it was permissible to exterminate them.

d. Europeans cultivated good relations with Native Americans and sought to make them economic partners.

e. Only the English believed that Native Americans should be treated fairly.

2. Which of the following was the LEAST important factor behind European exploration and settlement in the 16th century?a. Increase in scientific knowledge and technological

changeb. Population increasec. Development of nation-statesd. Competition for tradee. Religious commitment

3. The delay in founding English settlements in the Americans was the result ofa. Weak English monarchsb. The lack of English territorial claims in the Americasc. Failure to develop trade with other nationsd. Fear of Spaine. Religious upheavals in England

4. At the beginning of the 17th century, all of the following factors served to increase the English role in America EXCEPTa. Defeat of the Spanish Armadab. Population growthc. Royal leadershipd. Development of joint-stock companiese. Emigration for religious reasons

5. The survival of the Jamestown colony can be most directly attributed to thea. Religious spirits of the settlersb. Management of the Virginia companyc. Development of a tobacco industryd. Location of the settlemente. Nobles diligent search for gold

6. Which of the following sources would be most useful in studying the development of democratic institutions in the early colonial period?a. The Edict of Nantesb. The first charter of the Virginia Companyc. Columbus’ journalsd. The treaty of Tordesillase. The Mayflower Compact

7. The issue of religion figured most prominently in the consideration of which of the following?a. The settlement of Jamestownb. The establishment of Puritan colonies in

Massachusettsc. France’s Indian policyd. Discoveries by the Spanish conquistadorse. Spain’s support of Columbus’ voyages

8. The issue of religious toleration figured prominently in the founding of colonies by all the following EXCEPTa. James Oglethorpeb. Cecil Calvertc. Anne Hutchinsond. William Penne. Roger Williams

9. Which of the following accurately describes a problem faced by Virginia in the last decades of the 17th century?a. A decline in tobacco productionb. Frequent slave uprisingsc. The lowering of wages caused by an influx of

immigrantsd. Political control by small farmers in the House of

Burgessese. Conflict between large plantation owners and settlers

on Virginia’s and western frontier

10. Which of the following documents would be most useful in examining the origins of constitutional government in colonial America?a. The sermons of Puritan ministersb. Newspaper commentary on the Halfway Covenantc. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticutd. Political tracts concerning the Dominion of New

Englande. The correspondence of Sir Edmond Andros

11. Puritan intolerance of dissent led to the founding of a number of new colonies.” The founding of which of the following does NOT support this statement?a. Providenceb. Portsmouth (Rhode Island)c. Hartfordd. New Hampshiree. New Haven

12. Roger Williams differed from other Puritan ministers in his emphasis ona. The study of the Bibleb. The value of the consensus in church meetingsc. Nonviolenced. The individual’s private religious consciencee. The supreme authority of church leaders

13. Which of the following was NOT a factor in the formation of the New England Confederation?a. The problem of defending against Indian attacksb. Conflicts over colonial boundariesc. Concern about runaway servantsd. Neglect by the English governmente. A desire to suppress religious dissent

Unit One Exam: SELECT THE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH QUESTION AND THEN FILL IN YOUR SCAN TRON

14. The chief purpose of mercantilist policies was toa. Help colonies to be self-sufficientb. Strengthen the economy and power of the parent

countryc. Defend the colonies from rival powersd. Maintain tight control over the tobacco industry e. Foster stable relations between the Crown and the

colonies

15. The acts of trade and navigation had all the following consequences in the colonies EXCEPTa. Colonial manufacturing was limitedb. Colonial economies were limited in Londonc. Low prices were charged for English importsd. Smuggling became a common practice e. New England shipbuilding prospered

16. William Penn’s “Holy Experiment” included all of the following ideas EXCEPTa. Nonviolence b. The Bible as a religious authority for allc. Fair treatments of Native Americansd. A refuge for Quakerse. Religious toleration

17. In the mid-18th century, all of the following were generally true about slavery in the British colonies EXCEPTa. Planters thought it provided a more dependable labor

supply than other optionsb. There were more slaves than indentured servants in the

southern coloniesc. It was strongly opposed in New Englandd. Slaves accounted for about half the population of

Virginia e. Colonial laws gave slavery a permanent legal status

18. The Great Awakening was a reaction toa. The flood of immigrantsb. Established churches in many of the coloniesc. Churches’ earlier failure to take account of people’s

emotional needsd. Guilt over the evils of slaverye. The overly strict teachings of the Church of England

19. Preachers of the Great Awakening focused on the importance of all of the following excepta. The consequences of leading a sinful lifeb. The sovereignty and power of Godc. Repenting of one’s sins in order to be saved from

eternal damnationd. Looking to the Bible as the final source of authoritye. Economic independence

20. The Great Awakening had all of the following consequences EXCEPTa. Reduced competition among Protestant sectsb. Decline in the authority of Protestant ministersc. A belief that common people could make their own

decisionsd. Increased emotionalism in church services

e. A feeling of shared experience among colonists in different regions and of different national origins

21. Which of the following is true of immigration to the colonies during the first half of the 18th century?a. Most immigrants settled in New Englandb. Most immigrants came from continental Europec. A sizable minority of immigrants had no freedom of

choice in coming to the colonies.d. The English government tried to discourage

immigration.e. Most immigrants worked for low wages in cities along

the eastern seaboard.

22. In the 18th century, all of the following were generally true about colonial society in America EXCEPTa. The English language and English traditions were

dominant.b. There were few poor people and no real aristocrats.c. Voters played an active role in government.d. It was impossible for individuals to better themselves

economically or socially.e. A degree of religious toleration could be found in each

colony.

23. At his trial, John Peter Zenger won acquittal on the grounds thata. The king had less authority in the colonies than in

England.b. English law permitted the press almost total freedomc. Libel laws did not apply to government officialsd. New York’s governor deserved to be criticized e. Truth could not be libel

24. Which of the following did the colonies lack?a. An adequate monetary systemb. Good harbors and rivers for transportationc. The ability to import goods from Englandd. The adequate supply of slave labore. Sufficient markets for colonial timber and naval stores

25. Which of the following statements accurately describes the governments of all 13 colonies in the mid-18th century?a. The governor was appointed by the king b. Members of the governor’s council were electedc. The government assisted an established churchd. One house of the legislature was elected by eligible

voterse. The governor had nearly dictatorial power

26. “Benjamin Franklin was the epitome of the multitalented colonial American.” Each of the following could be used to support this statement EXCEPTa. experiments with electricityb. Poor Richard’s Almanackc. Military leadershipd. Invention of bifocal lensese. Founding of nonsectarian college

27. Which of the following best represents the “new man” described by Jean de Crevecoeur?a. an indentured servant recently arrived from France

b. a native-born Pennsylvania merchantc. an adult slave on a South Carolina plantationd. a German-speaking farmer on the frontiere. a royal governor of Virginia

28. Which of the following does NOT express a British criticism of the colonies in 1763?a. Samuel Adams and other colonial leaders organized

opposition to British authority.b. Many colonists showed disloyalty by failing to support

the war effortc. The colonial militia was badly trainedd. Although the colonies benefited from British victory,

they failed to pay their fair share.e. The Virginians under George Washington disobeyed

orders in attacking a French fort.

29. “After the French and Indian War, the British government tried to make Americans pay for British protection in the colonies.” Each of the following supports this statement EXCEPT the a. Stamp Actb. Sugar Actc. Quartering Actd. Townsend Actse. Quebec Act

30. Pontiac’s Rebellion was a reaction to a. the building of Fort Duquesneb. the westward movement of English settlersc. French control of the fur traded. The Proclamation of 1763e. The outbreak of the French and Indian War

31. Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Stamp Act?a. Delegates from different colonies held a protest

meeting in New Yorkb. The Sons of Liberty threatened tax officialsc. Colonial war debts were paidd. Colonists boycotted British goods.e. London merchants suffered from a reduction in trade.

32. John Dickinson defended the idea of no taxation without representation by arguinga. Colonists owed no loyalty to the kingb. Parliament could not regulate tradec. Colonists were too poor to be taxedd. To tax people without their consent violated English

lawe. Colonists did not have to submit to British authority

33. The Townsend Acts provoked all of the following colonial reactions EXCEPTa. the Massachusetts Circular Letterb. John Dickinson’s Letters From a Farmer in

Pennsylvaniac. The Stamp Act Congressd. Colonial boycotts of British goodse. The Gaspee incident

34. The Boston Tea Party had which of the following causes?a. the Boston Massacre

b. Parliament’s efforts to improve the profits of the British East India Company

c. The Intolerable Actsd. The arguments of the committees of correspondencee. The imperial policies of Lord Grenville

35. Which of the following sources would be most useful in studying the philosophical foundations of the American Revolution?a. John Dickinson’s Letters From a Farmer in

Pennsylvaniab. Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanacc. John Locke’s Two Treatises on Governmentd. Jonathan Edwards’ “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry

God”e. The Albany Plan of Union

36. Enlightenment philosophers believed in all of the following ideas EXCEPTa. People have the right to revolt against tyrannyb. People have rights simply because they are humanc. Sovereignty resides with the peopled. A fundamental purpose of government is to protect

people’s righte. God is the primary authority for government

37. Which of the following is a correct statement about the American colonies in the 1770’s before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War?a. Except for a few radicals, Americans generally

accepted the policies of George III’s ministers.b. Most Americans resisted the British government’s

efforts to impose new taxesc. France encouraged the British colonies to revoltd. Colonial boycotts failed to have an effect on British

policye. The 13 colonies had developed a single policy for

dealing with Parliament

38. Which of the following sources would be most useful in researching a paper entitled “Arguments for Independence, 1776”?a. John Dickinsin’s Letters From a Farmer in

Pennsylvaniab. The Olive Branch Petitionc. John Locke’s Two Treatises on Governmentd. Treaty of Paris (1783)e. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

39. The first Continental Congress was a reaction to a. the Declaratory Actb. fighting at Lexington and Concordc. passage of the Intolerable Actsd. the Boston Massacree. the British tax on tea

40. In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine defended the idea of American Independence on the grounds thata. all men are created equalb. Parliament was dictatorialc. People should not pledge allegiance to a king and a

corrupt government

d. Democratic government of, by, and for the people was the only type based on natural law and reason

e. Liberty belongs to those who fight for it

41. As a result of the Treaty of Paris, the United States gained all of the following EXCEPTa. fishing rights off the coast of Canadab. British recognition of U.S. independencec. a western boundary on the Mississippi Riverd. the territory of Floridae. a peaceful settlement of the Revolutionary War

42. Which of the following most accurately describes those Americans who fought on the British side in the American Revolution?a. They came from all groups and classesb. They were a majority of the populationc. They were most numerous in New Englandd. They were generally identified with the Whig party in

Englande. They were motivated by a desire for financial gain

43. Which of the following most accurately describes the change in American public opinion between January 1774 and July 1776?a. It changed from a desire for reconciliation to a decision

for independenceb. Most people favored independence in 1774 but were

willing to fight for it only after the Declaration of Independence

c. Loyalists were in the majority both in 1774 and 1776d. By the summer of 1776, only a relative small number

of Americans expressed support for the king’s government

e. Military support from France encouraged American Patriots

44. “The new state constitutions enacted during the Revolutionary War reflect the Patriots’ emphasis on individual liberty.” Each of the following actions supports this statement EXCEPT:a. Starting each constitution with a bill of rightsb. Providing for separation of powers to limit abusesc. Submitting proposed constitutions to the people for

ratificationd. The absence of any provision for the abolition of

slaverye. Providing for separation of church and state

45. Which of the following is a correct statement about the United States at the end of the Revolutionary War?a. The central government was stronger than any state

governmentb. Women received greater political rightsc. Aristocratic privileges were reduced or eliminated d. Slavery was unchallengede. Every state was adopted to the idea of separation of

church and state

46. The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?a. introduced a tax on tea b. Prohibited colonists from producing iron for the

American market c. forbade all colonial trade with the French West Indies d. set a boundary along the crest of the Appalachians

beyond which the English colonists were forbidden to settle

e. announced the reorganization of the colonial office under Parliament, rather that directly under the King-in-Council

47. Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution?a. French military and financial assistance b. the failure of Loyalists to participate in the military

action c. A major American military victory at Valley Forge d. support from the French Canadianse. the British failure to capture Philadelphia

48. Which was the following was true of a married woman in the colonial era?a. She would be sentenced to debtors’ prison for debts

incurred by her husband b. she could vote as her husband’s proxy in elections c. she generally lost control of her property when she

married d. she was the prime beneficiary by law of her husband’s

estate e. her legal rights over her children were the same as

those of her husband

49. Which of the following beliefs was central to 18th century Deism?a. God gave the Bible to human beings to guide their

behavior b. God created a universe governed by natural lawc. Christ is the Redeemer of the human raced. all human beings are born in sin e. God’s existence has been proven by supernatural

revelation

50. Which of the following was true of the Northeast American Indians tribes at the time European first began colonization?a. their economies depended entirely on hunting and

gathering b. their political and linguistic differences hindered their

united opposition to the Europeansc. their populations were immune to European diseasesd. their warriors rarely engaged in intertribal warfaree. their cultures made no distinctions between men’s

work and women’s work

51. In the 17th century, which of the following was true of slavery in British North America?a. It was prohibited only in Massachusetts and

Connecticut b. it was opposed by the Anglican church c. slaves officially accounted for more than thirty percent

of the colonial population d. the number of slaves increased rapidly in the last

quarter of the century e. most slaves lived on plantations with fifty or more

slaves

52. Settlers who established the British colony in Virginia during the 17th century were primarily seeking toa. recreate an Old world feudalistic society in the New

Worldb. create a perfect religious commonwealths an example

to the rest of the world c. create a refuge for political dissidentsd. profit economicallye. increase the glory of great Britain

53. Which of the following was true of the first Great Awakening?a. It primarily affected church congregations in towns and

citiesb. Cotton Mather was on of its most famous preachers c. it was denounced by Jonathan Edwardsd. it was primarily a southern phenomenone. it resulted in divisions within both the Congregational

and the Presbyterian churches

54. All of the following are ways in which some of the colonies survived and attracted new settlers EXCEPTa. relaxing their often initially idealized goals in order to

attract a wider variety of settlers b. offering certain desirable rights, such as freedom of

religionc. providing free or inexpensive land for new settlersd. signing an inter-colony treaty that established stability

and encouraged immigratione. paying passage to the colonies in return for indentured

servitude

55. "There is something very absurd in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island. In no instance hath nature made the satellite larger than its primary planet." In making this statement in 1776, the political philosopher Thomas Paine was arguing thata. the separation of the colonies from England is

inevitable and natural b. taxation without representation is morally wrong and

must be discontinued

c. the King of England is neglecting his responsibilities to his subjects

d. the newly established colonies are unable to rule the Native Americans in a just manner

e. an understanding of natural philosophy is necessary for effective leadership

56. The Puritans believed that the freedom to practice religion should be extended toa. Puritans only b. all Protestants c. all Christians only d. all Jews and Christians only e. all inhabitants of the New World, including Africans

and Native Americans

57. The Sugar Act of 1764 represented a major shift in British policy toward the colonies in that, for the first time, the Britisha. allowed all proceeds from a tax to stay in the colonial

economy b. attempted to control colonial exportsc. offered the colonists the opportunity to address

Parliament with grievances d. required the colonies to import English goods

exclusively e. levied taxes aimed at raising revenue rather than

regulating trade

58. Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts Bay in 1636 for advocating a. women's suffrage b. bigamy c. the export of tobacco d. independence from Englande. the separation of church and state

59. The "First Great Awakening" can be seen as a direct response to which of the following?a. Puritanism b. the Enlightenment c. Transcendentalismd. Existentialisme. post-modernism

60. Which of the following states the principles of "virtual representation," as it was argued during the 18th century?a. Paper money has value even though it is inherently

worth very little b. Slave populations must be counted when figuring

Congressional apportionment, even though slaves may not vote.

c. American property-holding colonists may, if they so desire, join their state legislation

d. All English subjects, including those who are not allowed to vote, are represented in Parliament

e. All English subjects are entitled to a trial before a jury of their peers

61. Which of the following statements about the Stamp Act is NOT true?a. Because it most affected lawyers and writers, the Stamp

Act fostered a particularly eloquent opposition to the Crown

b. Colonial legislatures sent letters to protest Parliament threatening secession from England if the Stamp Act repealed

c. Opposition to the Stamp Act built upon colonial resentment of the Sugar and Currency Acts

d. Among the colonists' reactions to the Stamp Act was an effective boycott of British goods

e. according to the Stamp Act, those who violated the law were not entitled to a jury trial

62. The English colonists who settled Virginia and the neighboring Indian tribes had widely different attitudes about all of the following subjects EXCEPTa. whether property could be privately owned b. what type of work was appropriate for men and womenc. how best to utilized the earth's resourcesd. the centrality of religion in daily lifee. the means by which leaders should receive and exercise

power

63. Puritan emigration from England came to a near-halt between the years 1649 and 1660 because that period,a. most English Puritans were imprisoned for heresy b. most Puritans converted to Catholicismc. the New England settlement had become to

overcrowded, and colonial legislaturesd. the Puritans controlled the English governmente. Parliament outlawed traveled to the New World

64. Which of the following best explains the most important effect tobacco cultivation had on the development of the Chesapeake Bay settlements during the 17th century?a. Because tobacco cultivation requires large tracts of

fertile land, it led to rapid expansionism in the region b. The immediate commercial success of tobacco forced

the settlers to defend against attacks by Spanish and French settlers, who wanted to take care of the tobacco trade

c. Tobacco provided the settlers with a lucrative crop trade with nearby Native American tribes

d. Dependence on tobacco as their only cash crop brought the settlements to financial ruin in the early 1600s

e. British customs houses established in the region to regulate tobacco trade led to widespread resentment of the British by the colonists

65. Harvard College and Yale College were established primarily toa. train lawyers and doctorsb. encourage scientific advancesc. ensure an adequate supply of ministersd. prepare young men for political leadershipe. preserve the traditions of classical scholarship

66. The system of indentured labor used during the Colonial period had which of the following effects?a. It enabled England to deport most criminals b. it enabled poor people to seek opportunity in Americac. It delayed the establishment of slavery in the South

until about 1750d. It facilitated the cultivation of cotton in the Southe. It instituted social equality

67. The Halfway Covenant provide for which of the following?a. The baptism of children of baptized but unconverted

Puritansb. The granting of suffrage to non church membersc. The granting of full membership within the

Congregational church to all New Englandersd. The expansion of women's power within the

Congregational churche. The posting of banns by engaged couples

68. In the 18th century, colonial Virginia and colonial Massachusetts were most alike in that botha. relied on marketing of a single crop b. were heavily dependent on slave laborc. had an established Anglican churchd. were royal coloniese. administered local governments through justices of the

peace

69. Liberty of conscience was defended by Roger Williams on the grounds thata. all religions were equal in the eyes of God b. the signers of the Mayflower Compact had guaranteed

itc. Puritan ideas about sin and salvation were outmodedd. theological truths would emerge from the clash of idease. the state was an improper and ineffectual agency in

matters of spirit

70. By the end of the 17th century, which of the following was true of women in New England?a. they had begun to challenge their subordinate role in

societyb. they were a majority in many church congregationsc. they d. voted in local electionse. they frequently divorced their husbands they could lead

town meetings

71. The First Great Awakening led to all of the following EXCEPT

a. separatism and secession from established churchesb. the renewed persecution of witchesc. the growth of institutions of higher learningd. a flourishing of the missionary spirite. a greater appreciation for the emotional experiences of

faith

72. The 1649 Maryland Toleration Act did which of the following?a. Removed all restrictions on the of the practice of

religionb. provided for separation of church and statec. granted religious freedom to all Christians who

accepted the Trinityd. led immediately to the persecution Protestant colonistse. led immediately the persecution of Catholic colonists

73. In the period 1688 to 1763, which of the following was a consequence of Europe's wars for empire?a. armed struggles spread to North America b. the French made themselves the dominant power in

North Americac. the British taxed their North American coloniesd. the Spanish lost all their territory in North Americae. Europe became united as one nation

74. Which of the following colonies required each community of 50 or more families to provide a teacher of reading and writing?a. Pennsylvania b. Massachusetts c. Virginia d. Maryland e. Rhode Island

75. The result of the Tea Act of 1773 wasa. a decreased in the prices of American-made tea b. the taxation of the American colonists without their

consent c. the facilitation of the breakup of the monopoly help by

the East India tea companyd. the acceptance of the British colonial rule by the

Americanse. an increase in the production of American tea

76. Native American peoples living prior to the first landing of Columbus could be characterized bya. uniformity in religious beliefs b. the absence of any spoken languagesc. a remarkable diversity in customs and culturesd. a lack of knowledge about agricultural techniquese. strong intercontinental trade relations

77. Which of the following was the primary reason for the creation of the colony of Georgia?a. commercial profit

b. religious freedomc. equal rights for alld. the right to own slavese. the rehabilitation of prisoners

78. Great Britain's victory in the French and Indian War led toa. the desire of the colonies for religious freedom b. an increase in the taxes levied on the colonies c. the enforcement of British anti-slavery laws d. a permanent end to normal relations between the

United States and France e. fewer restrictions and taxes imposed by British on the

colonies

79. Which of the following elements of Puritan society became a foundation of the United States system of government?a. freedom of Religion b. Separation of Church and State c. Representative Governmentd. Tolerance of diverse religious beliefse. Universal suffrage

80. The long-range plan of the Albany Congress in 1754 was toa. achieve colonial unity and common defense against the

French threatb. propose independence of the colonies from Britainc. declare was on the Iroquois tribed. prohibit New England and New York from trading with

the French West Indiese. support George Washington’s desire to head the

colonial militia

Extra Credit – 4 points eachE1) WHAT TWO LETTERS GO NEXT?OTTFFSS ____ ____

E2) WHAT ARE THE NEXT FOUR NUMBERS?ONE, TWO, FOUR, FIVE, SEVEN, EIGHT, ELEVEN, TWELVE

E3) THERE IS A CAGE AT THE ELECTRON CITY ZOO THAT CONTAINS BOTH PEACOCKS AND WILD PIGS. IF THERE IS A TOTAL OF 30 EYES AND 44 FEET, HOW MANY OF EACH ARE IN THE CAGE?

E4) WHAT UNUSUAL PROPERTY DO THE WORDS FLOUR, TERN, AND THIRSTY HAVE IN COMMON?

E5) WHAT IS IT THAT WHEN YOU TAKE AWAY THE WHOLE, YOU STILL HAVE SOME LEFT OVER?

UNIT ONE ANSWERS1. A2. B3. E4. C5. C6. E7. B8. A9. E10. C11. D12. D13. E14. B15. C16. B17. C18. C19. E20. A21. B22. D23. E24. A25. D26. C27. D28. E29. E30. B31. C32. D33. C34. B35. C36. E37. A38. E39. C40. C41. D42. A43. A44. E45. A46. D47. A48. C49. B50. B51. D52. D53. E54. D55. A56. A57. E58. E59. B60. D61. B

62. D63. D64. A65. C66. B67. A68. D69. E70. B71. B72. C73. A74. B75. B76. C77. E78. B79. C80. A

EXTRA CREDIT – 4 points eachE1) E AND N (EIGHT AND NINE)

E2) FIFTEEN AND SIXTEEN (THEY HAVE SEVEN LETTERS IN THEM) EIGHTEEN AND NINETEEN (THEY HAVE EIGHT LETTERS)

E3) SEVEN PIGS EIGHT PEACOCKS

E4) REMOVE ONE LETTER FROM EACH WORD AND THE SPELL A NUMERAL – FOUR, TEN AND THRITY

E5) WHOLESOME