2. ExplorersColonies Colonial Government Native Americans Grab Bag 10 20 30 40 50

3. Question 1 - 10 Columbus explored for what country?

4. Answer 1 – 10 Spain

5. Question 1 - 20 What was Henry Hudson looking for when he explored for England?

6. Answer 1 – 20 The Northwest Passage

7. Question 1 - 30 What were Europeans searching for when they first started exploring the Americas? a.Places to start new colonies b.A sea route to Asia c.Religious and political freedom d.New kinds of plants and animals

8. Answer 1 – 30 B. A sea route to Asia

9. Question 1 - 40 Which country sponsored the first major expedition (trip) to the Americas? a.France b.England c.Spain d.Portugal

10. Answer 1 – 40 C. Spain

11. Question 1 - 50 Which river did Marquette, Joliet, and La Salle explore for France? a.Mississippi River b.Ohio River c.Rio Grande d.Missouri River

12. Answer 1 – 50 A. Mississippi River

13. Question 2 - 10 The group of Separatists who come to America on the Mayflower and settled at Plymouth Colony came to be called what? A.Patriots B.Puritans C.Pilgrims D.Colonials

14. Answer 2 – 10 C. Pilgrims

15. Question 2 - 20 What crop did the colonists at Jamestown grow to make money? A.Corn B.Soybeans C.Tobacco D.Wheat

16. Answer 2 – 20 C. Tobacco

17. Question 2 - 30 Which would be an economic reason England set up colonies in America? A. First to find passage to India B. New markets for English goods C. Religious freedom D. Additional territory to the empire

18. Answer 2 – 30 B. New markets for English goods

19. Question 2 - 40 Which of the following is a reason people moved from Europe to the Americas? A.Economic opportunity B.To set up a fair government C.Religious freedom D.All of the above

20. Answer 2 – 40 D. All of the above

21. Question 2 - 50 Which of the following are reasons English settlers came to America? a.To find religious freedom b.Because the rents on land in England were too high c.There weren’t enough resources d.All of the above

22. Answer 2 – 50 D. All of the above

23. Question 3 - 10 What was the Mayflower Compact?

24. Answer 3 – 10 A plan of self-government for the Pilgrims.

25. Question 3 - 20 Why is the Mayflower Compact an example of a primary source? a.It was written by people who took part in the events. b.It includes the date it was written. c.It contains information about the history of Plymouth Colony.

26. Answer 3 – 20 A. A primary source is a firsthand account.

27. Question 3 - 30 The government of the Virginia Colony was called what? a.The Mayflower Compact b.The House of Burgesses c.The U.S. Constitution d.They did not have a government.

28. Answer 3 – 30 B. The House of Burgesses

29. Question 3 - 40 The House of Burgesses made laws for the Virginia Colony. Therefore, it was called a a.Constitution b.Legislature c.Supreme Court d.Monarchy

30. Answer 3 – 40 B. Legislature

31. Question 3 - 50 How was the Mayflower Compact different from other governments of the time?

32. Answer 3 – 50 It allowed the Pilgrims to have self- government. Most countries at the time had a monarchy.

33. Question 4 - 10 What is one cost of European settlement in North America for Native Americans? a.Many were killed or enslaved b.Many lost their lands c.Some were forced to follow European religions d.ALL of the above

34. Answer 4 – 10 D. ALL of the above

35. Question 4 - 20 Give two ways the arrival of Europeans affected Native Americans.

36. Answer 4 – 20 Brought disease, took land, killed Native Americans, forced Natives to change religions

37. Question 4 - 30 How did Squanto help the Pilgrims survive? a.He taught them to farm. b.He taught them to fish. c.He taught them to hunt. d.ALL of the above.

38. Answer 4 – 30 D.

39. Question 4 - 40 The Dutch and the French traded with the Native Americans for furs. If the demand for furs was high in Europe, what would happen to the price of furs in Europe? a.It goes up b.It goes down c.It stays the same d.We can’t tell

40. Answer 4 – 40 A.

41. Question 4 - 50 What was a benefit of European settlement in North America for Native Americans?

42. Answer 4 – 50 They were able to trade with Europeans for goods.

43. Question 5 - 10 What did European countries hope to gain by exploring North America? a.Gold b. Jewels c. Rubber d. Slaves

44. Answer 5 – 10 A.

45. Question 5 - 20 What is the elevation in the Gulf of St. Lawrence? A.655 – 1,640 ft. B.0-655 ft. C.Below sea level D.6,560 – 13,120 ft.

46. Answer 5 – 20 C.

47. Question 5 - 30 If the supply of video games goes up, what will happen to the price of video games? a.It will go up. b.It will go down. c.It will stay the same. d.We don’t know what will happen.

48. Answer 5 – 30 B.

49. Question 5 – 40 Which number represents the Mississippi River on this map?

50. Answer 5 – 40 5.

51. Question 5 – 50 Using the chart, describe how two of the European groups had similar motives for exploring North America.

52. Answer 5 – 50