1. SSUSH 1

2. SSUSH1 – The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century.
a. Explain Virginia’s development; include the Virginia Company, tobacco
cultivation, relationships with Native Americans such as Powhatan,
development of the House of Burgesses, Bacon’s Rebellion, and the
development of slavery.
b. Describe the settlement of New England; include religious reasons,
relations with Native Americans (e.g., King Phillip’s War), the
establishment of town meetings and development of a legislature,
religious tensions that led to colonies such as Rhode Island, the half-
way covenant, Salem Witch Trials, and the loss of the Massachusetts
charter.
c. Explain the development of the mid-Atlantic colonies; include the
Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam and subsequent English takeover,
and the settlement of Pennsylvania.
d. Explain the reasons for French settlement of Quebec.

3. Why was the House of Burgesses significant?
***SSUSH 1a
Why was the House of Burgesses significant?

4. ***SSUSH 1a
Why was the House of Burgesses significant?
A. It sat as court in the Salem Witch Trials.
B. It created a series of trade laws for the colonies.
C. It imposed and collected British taxes.
D. It was the start of representative government in America.
The House of Burgesses was the start of representative government in America.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Jamestown?
***SSUSH 1a
Which of the following does NOT describe Jamestown?
A painting of Jamestown as it looked during its heyday in the late 1600s, before the Virginia capital was moved to nearby Williamsburg.  That's the walled "Old Town" on the left and "New Town" on the right.  Jamestown was in a pretty poor location, very swampy with lots of malaria, so it never prospered.

6. Which of the following does NOT describe Jamestown?
***SSUSH 1a
Which of the following does NOT describe Jamestown?
A. Its colonial government held the Salem Witch Trials.
B. In this colony, John Rolfe developed a tobacco cash crop.
C. The colony was named after the king of England.
D. It was the first permanent English colony.

7. ***SSUSH 1a
Which of the following does NOT describe Jamestown?
A. Its colonial government held the Salem Witch Trials.
B. In this colony, John Rolfe developed a tobacco cash crop.
C. The colony was named after the king of England.
D. It was the first permanent English colony.
John Rolfe developed tobacco as a cash crop in Jamestown, the first permanent English colony, which was named for the king of England.

8. The British established the Virginia Company in order to
***SSUSH 1a
The British established the Virginia Company in order to

9. ***SSUSH 1a
The British established the Virginia Company in order to
A. protect new Puritan settlers in North America.
B. build ships to travel from Virginia to England.
C. cultivate tobacco as a cash crop.
D. import African slaves into America.
The British established the Virginia Company in order to cultivate tobacco as a cash crop.

10. SSUSH1 – The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century.
a. Explain Virginia’s development; include the Virginia Company, tobacco
cultivation, relationships with Native Americans such as Powhatan,
development of the House of Burgesses, Bacon’s Rebellion, and the
development of slavery.
b. Describe the settlement of New England; include religious reasons,
relations with Native Americans (e.g., King Phillip’s War), the
establishment of town meetings and development of a legislature,
religious tensions that led to colonies such as Rhode Island, the half-
way covenant, Salem Witch Trials, and the loss of the Massachusetts
charter.
c. Explain the development of the mid-Atlantic colonies; include the
Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam and subsequent English takeover,
and the settlement of Pennsylvania.
d. Explain the reasons for French settlement of Quebec.

11. SSUSH 1c
In 1624, a group of Dutch merchants started New Netherland. The main settlement of the colony, called New Amsterdam, grew into a major trade center. What happened to New Amsterdam?

12. SSUSH 1c
In 1624, a group of Dutch merchants started New Netherland. The main settlement of the colony, called New Amsterdam, grew into a major trade center. What happened to New Amsterdam?
A. It was taken over by the English in 1664 and renamed New York.
B. It was the least tolerant of the middle colonies.
C. It grew into a center for the French fur trade.
D. It was settled by Quakers who believed in religious tolerance.
New Amsterdam was taken over by the English in 1664 and renamed New York.

13. SSUSH1 – The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century.
a. Explain Virginia’s development; include the Virginia Company, tobacco
cultivation, relationships with Native Americans such as Powhatan,
development of the House of Burgesses, Bacon’s Rebellion, and the
development of slavery.
b. Describe the settlement of New England; include religious reasons,
relations with Native Americans (e.g., King Phillip’s War), the
establishment of town meetings and development of a legislature,
religious tensions that led to colonies such as Rhode Island, the half-
way covenant, Salem Witch Trials, and the loss of the Massachusetts
charter.
c. Explain the development of the mid-Atlantic colonies; include the
Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam and subsequent English takeover,
and the settlement of Pennsylvania.
d. Explain the reasons for French settlement of Quebec.

14. SSUSH 1d
In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established a settlement in Canada called Quebec. What was the purpose of the French settlement?

15. The French settlement of Quebec was established as a fur trading post.
SSUSH 1d
In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established a settlement in Canada called Quebec. What was the purpose of the French settlement?
A. to establish a colony for religious freedom
B. to establish a fur trading post
C. to establish an English military post
D. to establish a center for New England trade
The French settlement of Quebec was established as a fur trading post.
-- background info: Fur trade in Canada began as an adjunct to the fishing industry. Early in the 16th century fishermen from northwest Europe were taking rich catches of COD on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland and in the Gulf of St Lawrence (see FISHERIES HISTORY). Drying their fish onshore took several weeks, during which time good relations had to be maintained with the natives, who were eager to obtain metal and cloth goods from the Europeans: iron knives and axes, awls, copper kettles, blankets and trinkets. All they had to offer in exchange were furs and fresh meat. The fishermen found an eager market in Europe for the furs and made high profits. When the wide-brimmed felt hat came into fashion later in the 16th century, the demand for BEAVER PELTS increased tremendously. The best material for hat felt was the soft underfur of the beaver, the strands of which had tiny barbs that made them mat together tightly.

16. SSUSH2 – The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed.
a. Explain the development of mercantilism and the trans-
Atlantic trade.
b. Describe the Middle Passage, growth of the African
population, and African-American culture.
c. Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social mobility
and individualism.
d. Explain the significance of the Great Awakening.

17. What purpose did mercantilism have for the British?
**SSUSH 2a
What purpose did mercantilism have for the British?

18. **SSUSH 2a
What purpose did mercantilism have for the British?
A. to lessen the tension between European nations, particularly with Spain
B. to cooperate with the French in trade with the American colonies
C. to increase the power of the British government through control of the
Atlantic trade
D. to establish a fair economic policy allowing the colonies to become
independent
The purpose of mercantilism was to increase the power of the British government through control of the Atlantic trade.

19. SSUSH2 – The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed.
a. Explain the development of mercantilism and the trans-
Atlantic trade.
b. Describe the Middle Passage, growth of the African
population, and African-American culture.
c. Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social mobility
and individualism.
d. Explain the significance of the Great Awakening.

20. **SSUSH 2b
The Middle Passage forever transformed American society by
A. bringing millions of Africans to America for slavery.
B. providing a quick trade route for American merchants.
C. introducing the first Puritan settlers to New England.
D. allowing the first British settlers to arrive in Jamestown.
The Middle Passage forever transformed American society by bringing millions of Africans to America for slavery.

21. SSUSH2 – The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed.
a. Explain the development of mercantilism and the trans-
Atlantic trade.
b. Describe the Middle Passage, growth of the African
population, and African-American culture.
c. Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social mobility
and individualism.
d. Explain the significance of the Great Awakening.

22. Which American was a model for the Enlightenment?
**SSUSH 2c
Which American was a model for the Enlightenment?

23. Benjamin Franklin was a model for the Enlightenment in America.
**SSUSH 2c
Which American was a model for the Enlightenment because he was a authors, philosophers, scientists, inventors, and politicians?
A. Paul Revere
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. Patrick Henry
D. Benedict Arnold
Benjamin Franklin was a model for the Enlightenment in America.

24. SSUSH2 – The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed.
a. Explain the development of mercantilism and the trans-
Atlantic trade.
b. Describe the Middle Passage, growth of the African
population, and African-American culture.
c. Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social mobility
and individualism.
d. Explain the significance of the Great Awakening.

25. The Great Awakening refers to
SSUSH 2d
The Great Awakening refers to
"There is nothing that keeps wicked men at any one moment out of hell, but the mere pleasure of God."
-- Jonathan Edwards
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked … You have offended him infinitely more than ever a stubborn rebel did his prince; and yet it is nothing but his hand that holds you from falling into the fire every moment.
Phrases like "It is in your power to use means of grace" and "One can strive against corruption" were similarly misunderstood. Edwards wanted to make the point that salvation ultimately is in the hands of God, and that he empowers the elect to resist evil. But people heard something else. And they responded to what they viewed as an invitation to seek after salvation.

26. SSUSH 2d
The Great Awakening refers to
A. a belief in the importance of Great Britain to the colonies.
B. a religious revival occurring during the 1730s and 1740s.
C. a committee that supported Enlightenment.
D. a driving force in the formation of representative government.
The Great Awakening refers to a religious revival occurring during the 1730s and 1740s.