A Time to ReviewUS History/ Name: __________________

1- The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the signing of the Mayflower Compact showed that American colonists

(1) supported the abolition of slavery(2) practiced elements of self-government(3) promoted public education(4) demanded immediate independence

2. Which statement about the British colonial policy of mercantilism is most accurate?(1) Raw materials from the colonies were shipped to England.(2) England encouraged the colonies to seek independence.(3) The colonies were required to send manufactured goods to Europe.(4) The British opposed the use of slave labor in the colonies.

3. In colonial America, the House of Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact, and town hall meetings were all developments that led to the(1) regulation of trade with Native American Indians(2) protection of the rights of women(3) elimination of the power of the upper classes(4) creation of representative government

4. During the early 1770s, how did the British government respond to increasing American protests of British colonial policy?(1) It offered self-government to the colonists.(2) It increased efforts to maintain order and enforce laws.(3) It agreed to grant the colonies representation in Parliament.(4) It asked France for help in controlling the colonists.

5. Primary sources of information about the colonial era would include a(1) journal entry by a member of the SecondContinental Congress(2) textbook passage about the settlement ofPennsylvania(3) recent newspaper article commemorating the birth of Patrick Henry(4) television program about the Declaration of Independence

6. Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I. _________________________________A. Mayflower CompactB. House of BurgessesC. New England town meetings

(1) Attempts to Overthrow British Rule(2) Development of Self-Government in theAmerican Colonies(3) Establishment of British ParliamentaryControl Over the Colonies(4) Social Reform Movements in the American Colonies

7. In the 1700s, the triangular trade led directly to the(1) middle colonies’ role as the chief importers of agricultural products(2) rapid industrialization of the southerncolonies(3) decline of the New England economy(4) increased importation of enslaved Africans to the Western Hemisphere

8. The Mayflower Compact is considered animportant step in the development of American democracy because it(1) established the principle of separation ofchurch and state(2) provided a basis for self-government in the Plymouth Colony(3) defined relations with local Native American Indians(4) outlawed slavery in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

9. Which economic policy was based on the idea that the American colonies existed primarily to provide economic benefits for Great Britain?(1) mercantilism(2) socialism(3) free trade(4) laissez-faire capitalism

10. What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (1754–1763)?(1) disputed land claims in the Ohio River valley between the French and the British(2) conflicts between American colonists and the French over control of the Great Plains(3) taxation of American colonists withoutrepresentation in Parliament(4) violation of trade agreements betweenEuropean nations and Native AmericanIndians

11. The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses are most closely associated with(1) abuses by absolute monarchs(2) establishment of religious toleration(3) steps toward colonial self-government(4) adoption of universal suffrage

12. The Mayflower Compact, New England town meetings, and the Virginia House of Burgesses are examples of(1) early colonial efforts in self-government(2) colonial protests against British taxation(3) governments imposed by Parliament(4) attempts to limit democracy

13. The British benefited from their mercantilist relationship with the American colonies primarily by(1) supporting the growth of colonial industries(2) prohibiting colonists from fishing and fur trading(3) taking large amounts of gold and silver from the southern colonies(4) buying raw materials from the colonies and selling them finished products

14. The main reason Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to(1) avoid conflicts between American colonistsand Native American Indians(2) make a profit by selling the land west of the Appalachian Mountains(3) prevent American industrial development in the Ohio River valley(4) allow Canada to control the Great LakesRegion

15. In the publication Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that(1) foreign nations would reject an independent American government(2) the British government would be impossible to overthrow(3) America was dependent on British trade and protection(4) the American colonies should break away from England

16. Which set of events related to early America is in the correct chronological order?(1) inauguration of George Washington →passage of Stamp Act →Battle of Saratoga →French and Indian War(2) Battle of Saratoga →French and Indian War →passage of Stamp Act → inauguration of George Washington(3) French and Indian War → passage of Stamp Act → Battle of Saratoga → inauguration of George Washington(4) passage of Stamp Act → French and Indian War →inauguration of George Washington → Battle of Saratoga

17. Before 1763, the British policy of salutary neglect toward its American colonies was based on the desire of Great Britain to(1) treat all English people, including colonists, on an equal basis(2) benefit from the economic prosperity of the American colonies(3) encourage manufacturing in the American colonies(4) ensure that all mercantile regulations were strictly followed

18. Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I.____________________________________A. Villages with town meetingsB. Small farms and commercial fishingC. First American college

(1) New England Colonies(2) Middle Colonies(3) Southern Colonies(4) Spanish Colonies

23. In the pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas

19. In the publication Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the American colonies should(1) approve the Treaty of Paris (1763)(2) ratify the Constitution of the United States(3) end their political relationship with Great Britain(4) support the policies of King George III

20. According to the theory of mercantilism, the principal purpose of the thirteen original colonies was to provide Great Britain with(1) naval bases(2) raw materials and markets(3) workers and manufactured goods(4) military recruits

21. The colonists’ slogan, “No taxation without representation,” expresses a belief in(1) free trade(2) economic interdependence(3) the supremacy of Parliament(4) the consent of the governed

22. …I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will… ~ Thomas Paine, 1776In this statement, Thomas Paine suggested that the American colonies should(1) negotiate an end to the conflict with England(2) form an alliance with England(3) declare independence from England(4) boycott goods from England

Paine urged the American colonists to(1) oppose the French colonization of NorthAmerica(2) compromise with the British(3) reaffirm their loyalty to King George III(4) declare their independence from GreatBritain

24. Many colonies objected to the Albany Plan of Union (1754) mainly because(1) the colonies had just been given representation in Parliament(2) the plan gave too much power to NativeAmerican Indians(3) threats to colonial safety had ended(4) colonial assemblies did not want to give up their individual power

25. Thomas Paine’s publication Common Sense was most influential in persuading American colonists to support(1) additional British taxes on the colonies(2) colonial independence(3) the Whiskey Rebellion(4) continued ties with Great Britain

26. During the colonial period, the BritishParliament used the policy of mercantilism to(1) limit manufacturing in America(2) prevent criticism of royal policies(3) deny representation to the colonists(4) force colonists to worship in the AnglicanChurch

27. The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses are examples of(1) equal opportunities for women during the colonial period(2) steps toward representative government(3) economic agreements between the colonists and Native American Indians(4) limitations placed on colonial Americans by the British government

28. During the early to mid-1700s, the British policy of salutary neglect toward the American colonies contributed to(1) a decline in colonial manufacturing(2) the decline of slavery in the northern colonies(3) a decrease in French and Spanish influence in North America(4) the development of independent colonialtrade practices

29. Which statement is most accurate about the movement for independence in the thirteen colonies?(1) The independence movement began soon after the founding of the Plymouth Colony.(2) Protests against British colonial policies gradually led to demands for independence.(3) The King of England required the colonists to become economically self-sufficient.(4) The movement for independence was equally strong in all of the colonies.

30. …I challenge the warmest advocate [supporter] for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap [gain], by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived [acquired]. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will… ~ Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

This speaker is most likely opposed to(1) mercantilism(2) capitalism(3) direct democracy(4) representative government

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Which title is most accurate for this time line?(1) Forms of Colonial Protest(2) Effects of British Navigation Laws(3) Causes of the American Revolution(4) Abuse of Power by Colonial Legislatures

32. In its economic relationship with its North American colonies, Great Britain followed the principles of 18th-century mercantilism by(1) Outlawing the African slave trade(2) Limiting the colonies’ trade with other nations(3) Encouraging the development of manufacturing in the colonies(4) Establishing laws against business monopolies

33. “The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures.” ~ Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765

What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?1. The colonial legislatures should be appointed by the English King with the consent

of Parliament. 2. Only the colonists’ elected representatives should have the power to levy taxes. 3. The English King should have the right to tax the colonists. 4. The colonists should be opposed to all taxation.

34. The Declaration of Independence (1776) has had a major influence on peoples throughout the world because it

1. guarantees universal suffrage 2. establishes a basic set of laws for every nation 3. provides justification for revolting against unjust governments 4. describes the importance of a strong central government

Word Bank: Mercantilism, Albany Plan of the Union, House of Burgesses, “Salutary Neglect,” Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, French and Indian War (1754-1763), Jamestown, Consent of the Governed

1- The first successful English settlement in North America was established on an island in the James River in Virginia in 1607. ____________, named for the English king, James I, was founded by the London Company. The settlers at this settlement suffered greatly at first until they learned to grow tobacco and ship it to England.

2- The second successful English colony was founded by an English company at Plymouth Bay in Massachusetts. However, the settlers, the Pilgrims, had religious reasons for coming. The Pilgrims were strict Protestants who wished to separate from the Church of England. Before landing in Plymouth, 41 adults on the Mayflower signed the _____________. This concept of government by compact or written agreement became a cornerstone of American democracy.

3- Of course, the colonists enjoyed several democratic institutions, based in part on the English political tradition. In signing the _____________ of 1215, the English king had promised not to take away property or to imprison his nobles or townspeople except according to the laws of the land. This document limited the power of the king. The English also had a representative legislature, known as the Parliament.

4- In 1620, Pilgrims crossing the Atlantic signed the Mayflower Compact, which established a colonial government deriving power from the _____________.

5- Virginia established its own _____________, in which elected representatives helped govern the colony.

6- The American colonies grew in importance to Great Britain as their population and the value of their trade increased. Under ____________, trade with the colonies was regulated to benefit the “Mother Country” (Great Britain). The British sold expensive manufactured goods to the colonists, while the colonists sold cheaper raw materials, such as tobacco and cotton, to the British.

7- Because of England’s own problems – such as the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and wars with Holland, France, and Spain during the 17th century – the local governing bodies of the colonies were allowed to expand their powers and activities. During this period of so-called “____________,” the British allowed the colonies a great amount of self-government and economic freedom.

8- In the mid-eighteenth century, Britain and France became involved in the ____________. The British eventually defeated the French and gained control of Canada, but incurred a large debt in the course of the struggle. To help pay off their war debt, the British Parliament imposed new taxes on the colonies.

9- The ____________, drafted by Benjamin Franklin, proposed that the colonies unite in a permanent union for defense.

Explain the meaning of the political cartoon: ______________________________________________________________________________

“European nations came to the Americas to increase their wealth and broaden their influence over world affairs. The Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore the New World and the first to settle in what is now the United States.

By 1650, however, England had established a dominant presence on the Atlantic coast. The first colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. Many of the people who settled in the New World came to escape religious persecution. The Pilgrims, founders of Plymouth, Massachusetts, arrived in 1620. In both Virginia and Massachusetts, the colonists flourished with some assistance from Native Americans. New World grains such as corn kept the colonists from starving while, in Virginia, tobacco provided a valuable cash crop. By the early 1700s enslaved Africans made up a growing percentage of the colonial population. By 1770, more than 2 million people lived and worked in Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies.” ~americaslibrary.gov

1- Why did European nations begin to conquer land in the Americas? __________________________________________________________________

2- Where did the English establish a dominant presence? __________________________________________________________________

3- Why did many people settle in the English colonies in the New World? __________________________________________________________________

4- What settlement did the Pilgrims found in North America? __________________________________________________________________

5- Who helped the colonists flourish? __________________________________________________________________

6- What was a valuable cash crop? __________________________________________________________________

7- Who made up a growing percentage of the colonial population by the 1700s? __________________________________________________________________

The Repeal of the Stamp Act: “The Stamp Act generated intense, widespread opposition in America. Colonists convened an intercolonial Stamp Act Congress in New York in the fall of 1765 and called for a boycott on British imports. Bowing to the pressure, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766. In this cartoon, a funeral procession to the tomb of the Stamp Act includes its principal proponent, Treasury Secretary George Grenville, carrying a child’s coffin, marked ‘Miss Ame-Stamp born 1765 died 1766.’Explain the meaning of the political cartoon. ______________________________________________________________________________