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Colonial America: Explorers and the First Settlers TestBoth Native Americans and European settlers-- held frequent ceremonies to thank naturerelied on natural resources for survivallived in mud and reed homesate mainly fishThe phrase “God, gold and glory” best describes the motivations of which of the following groups during the Age of Discovery?Native AmericansPilgrimsSpanish ConquistadorsPuritansMillions of Native Americans died from diseases brought by European settlers because they—raised and domesticated animalsmade poor dietary choices were undernourishedhad not been heavily exposed to them before, therefore not immuneWhich famous explorer landed in the "New World" in 1492 and then returned on three more voyages?Christopher ColumbusAmerigo VespucciJuan Ponce de LeonHernand6o CortesUse your knowledge of socials studies and the diagram to answer the following questionsAccording to the chart, corn (maize)is a plant native to—the Americas AfricaEuropeAsiaAccording to the diagram, the diet of western Europeans changed because of—new technologies in food packing the development of new breeds of livestock the use of the first food preservatives the introduction of new foods from the Americas Which of the following is a result of the exchange shown on the diagram? Native Americans provided livestock to European nations Native Americans were infected by and died of many European diseases Native Americans began using tobacco grown in EuropeNative Americans benefited from the introduction of corn, cocoa beans and potatoes from the Europeans… I come from the Indies with the armada Your Highness gave me…I found innumerable [many] people and very many islands, of which I took possession in Your Highnesses’ name, by royal crier and with Your Highnesses’ royal banner unfurled and it was not contradicted [challenged]… And I continue to enter very many harbors, in each of which I placed a very large cross in the most appropriate spot, as I had done in all the other [harbors] of the other islands…-Columbus, 1493 --a letter from Christopher Columbus to the Spanish king and queen, March 4, 1493… I come from the Indies with the armada Your Highness gave me…I found innumerable [many] people and very many islands, of which I took possession in Your Highnesses’ name, by royal crier and with Your Highnesses’ royal banner unfurled and it was not contradicted [challenged]… And I continue to enter very many harbors, in each of which I placed a very large cross in the most appropriate spot, as I had done in all the other [harbors] of the other islands…-Columbus, 1493 --a letter from Christopher Columbus to the Spanish king and queen, March 4, 1493According to Columbus’s point of view, who owned the land that he explored in the Americas? The Native peoples owned the land, but they were willing to negotiate with Spain and give up their land. Columbus said that he took ownership of the land for the Spanish monarchs No one could own the land The English king was claiming ownership of the land, along with the Spanish monarchs What is the significance of the document excerpted above?It marked the establishment of the first tax-collecting authority in the American colonies. It established the basic laws followed by all the American colonies. It marked the first appearance of political parties. It established a self-governing colony based on rule of the people. Use the chart above to answer the questions 10-12:10. How many colonists died at Jamestown during the first year?A) 140B) 64C) 48D) 4011. By the end of the second year what is the total number of settlers living at Jamestown?A) 40B) 140C) 192D) 20012. What were relations with the Native American like by May of 1610?A) Relations with Native Americans continued to improve.B) Relations with Native Americans remained the same.C) Native Americans became increasingly hostile (unfriendly) to settlers.D) Native Americans were friendly and trading with the settlers.13. What is the significance of Jamestown in U. S. History?A) It was the first attempt at establishing a colony in North America.B) It was the first successful permanent English colony in North America.C) It was where the Pilgrims landed in 1607.D) It was where Columbus first landed in the New World14. What leader of Jamestown is quoted as saying, “ He that shall not work shall not eat”?A) John WinthropB) Sir Walter RaleighC) William BradfordD) John SmithUse the illustration and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question:15. What was the purpose of the Virginia House of Burgesses?A) To settle disputes between colonists.B) To negotiate treaties with Native Americans.C) It was the governing body for the church.D. It was an assembly of elected representatives who made laws for Jamestown.16. In the 1620s Pilgrims came to America. Why did they come?A)They wanted to search for goldB) They wanted religious freedomC) They had many friends and family living in AmericaD) The y were trying to escape the war in Europe17) The repercussions of this event forced settlers to New England in search of religious freedom—A) Spanish InquisitionB) Black PlagueC) Protestant ReformationD) The Crusades18) The Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses are most closely associated withA) Steps toward colonial self-governmentB) Abuses by absolute monarchsC) Establishment of religious tolerationD) Adoption of universal suffrage19) The Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are all examples of the efforts of colonial Americans toA) Use democratic practices in governmentB) Protest British land policiesC) Establish religious freedomD) Overthrow British royal governors20) There are sometimes major conflicts between different religious and ethnic groups. However, this was not the case between the Pilgrims and Native Americans. In the early 1600s, Native Americans helped Pilgrims survive by –A) Teaching them how to grow plants and how to fish in the riversB) Showing them how to purify their drinking waterC) Building tent structures that they could sleep inD) Moving out of the area and giving Pilgrims their own territory21) What was distinctive about the New England Colonies?A) The region attracted immigrants from all over Europe.B) New England had long winters and rocky soil.Many settlers used enslaved Africans to work on plantations.It was home to the Fens, and Fenway Park22) Why were the English colonies founded along the coast?The settlers were too tired to go further inland.The Native Americans did not allow them to go any farther inland.The territory had been claimed by other countries.The coast provided easy access to incoming ships.All of the following are Southern Colonies EXCEPT-GeorgiaMarylandMassachusettsVirginiaAll of the following are New England Colonies EXCEPT-GeorgiaConnecticutMassachusettsRhode IslandAll of the following are Middle Colonies Except-PennsylvaniaNew JerseyMassachusettsNew YorkDuring the 18th Century, the colonial cities of Boston, New York, Charles Town, and Philadelphia grew because each was—located near a good harbor.surrounded by fertile farmland.built near valuable mineral deposits.located near powerful waterfalls.All of the following would be an example of a primary source EXCEPT-Mayflower Compacthistory textbookFundamental Orders of ConnecticutDiary entriesWho was allowed to participate in electing Virginia’s Houses of Burgesses?Native AmericansAfricansWomenWhite, landowning malesAll of the aboveWhich of the following was NOT a reason for European colonization in the Americas?Religious FreedomDiseaseWealthFameJamestown was primarily a/anReligious colonyEconomic VentureFishing PortTrading Post ................
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