1. Extract the Facts, Jack! 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. ***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. ***SSUSH 1a Which of the following does NOT describe Jamestown?

6. ***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. ***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 1b All of the following are examples of colonies formed by a single religious group EXCEPT

12. ***SSUSH 1b All of the following are examples of colonies formed by a single religious group EXCEPT A. JamestownC. Massachusetts B. PlymouthD. Pennsylvania Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania were all colonies that were formed by a single religious group.

13. Colonial Government King Royal Governor Appointed by Governor Advisory Board to the Governor Acted as highest court in each colony Appointed by King Oversaw colonial trade Had final approval on laws Could dismiss Colonial Assembly Council Colonial Assembly Elected by colonists Made laws Had authority to tax Paid Governor’s salary ***SSUSH 1b Representative government in colonial America

14. ***SSUSH 1b Representative government in colonial America A. provided that all members of the legislature be elected by the people. B. allowed some citizens to have a voice in the laws directly affecting them. C. answered only to the king of England. D. strengthened the power of the king of England in the colonies. Representative government in colonial America allowed some citizens to have a voice in the laws directly affecting them.

15. ***SSUSH 1b What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

16. ***SSUSH 1b What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? A. It allowed for voting rights for all settlers. B. It transferred ownership of the colony to the Puritans. C. It provided for an even distribution of food among the colonists. D. It established a foundation for self-government. The Mayflower Compact established a foundation for self-government.

17. 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.

18. 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?

19. 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.

20. 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.

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

22. 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.