Colonial Pretest Are you smarter than last year’s 7 th graders?? Miss Springborn ~ Team 6

1. During most of the colonial period, which Europeans controlled Mexico, Central America, and many islands of the West Indies? A. Spain B. France C. The Netherlands D. Portugal Answer: A. Spain

2. Base your answer to the following question on the map below. This map deals mainly with which aspect of colonial life? A. Political B. Social C. Economic Answer: C. Economic

3. Which statement accurately describes the status of African Americans during the colonial period? A. They had full legal and social equality in some colonies. B. They had the same employment opportunities as other colonists. C. They had few rights, even if they were not slaves. D. They were all slaves. Answer: C. They had few rights, even if they were not slaves

4.Which geographic condition in the Southern colonies contributed to their decision to grow cotton and tobacco?  A. heavily forested mountain ranges  B. rich deposits of mineral resources  C. fertile coastal plain and a long growing season  D. rocky soil and a short growing season Answer: C. fertile coastal plain and a long growing season

5. Early colonists in North America tended to settle near rivers mainly because these areas provided  A. water power for factories  B. popular camping sites  C. protection from enemies  D. resources suitable for agriculture Answer: D. Resources suitable for agriculture

6. Which quotation best explains England's purpose in developing colonies during the 1600's and 1700's? A. "England must have colonies so that all of the political rights of English citizens will be spread throughout the world.“ B. "Our colonies are valuable to us because we get so many fine manufactured goods from them." C. "Colonies are important because they help spread the Roman Catholic faith throughout the world." D. "Regulated trade with our colonies will help us increase our wealth, and thus our power." Answer: D

7. Which was an important reason England established colonies? A. To teach the Indians the Catholic religion. B. To make money from trade. (Mercantilism) C. To build factories and industry. Answer: B. To make money from trade

8. What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?  A. to establish freedom of religion in the colony  B. to ensure obedience to the king of England  C. to provide a new chance for debtors and criminals  D. to create a government that would benefit the colony Answer: D. to create a government that would benefit the colony

9. The main purpose of the Navigation Acts passed by England was to…  A. limit the size of ships in English waters  B. ensure that England benefited from colonial trade  C. train sailors for the British navy  D. limit manufacturing in colonial America Answer: B. ensure that England benefited from colonial trade

10. The creation of the Virginia House of Burgesses was an important step in the development of democracy in colonial America because it…  A. adopted a bill of rights for women  B. allowed citizens to vote directly on proposed laws  C. provided the first written constitution  D. established a representative form of government Answer: D. established a representative form of government

11.The main reason most of the early settlers came to the colonies of Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island was to…  A. seek religious freedom  B. profit from the fur trade  C. Purchase inexpensive farmland  D. obtain better jobs Answer: A. seek religious freedom

12. Why did most colonial farmers settle near oceans or coastal waterways?  A. Fewer Native American Indians lived there.  B. Local governments paid farmers to do so.  C. There were fewer problems with removal of trees and rocks.  D. Transportation of products was easier. Answer: D. Transportation of products was easier.

13. In the thirteen British colonies, voting rights were limited to…  (1) colonists born in America  (2) men who owned property  (3) women who could read and write  (4) people who had come from England Answer: 2. Men who owned property

14. The Quakers of Pennsylvania believed in religious toleration. This meant that they…  (1) supported government control of religion  (2) required children to attend religious schools  (3) refused to join either side in a war  (4) allowed others to practice their own religion Answer: (4) allowed others to practice their own religion

How did you do??  This is a pre-test  This is a way to see how much you already know or think you know about this upcoming unit  Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t know a lot…it is my job to teach you this information in the new unit!!!