1. 1St Test Challenge

2. The Breadbasket region was the
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New England colonies
Middle Colonies
Western Colonies
Southern Colonies

3. Thomas Paine Common Sense Thomas Paine The Crisis
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What writing and author encouraged Americans to support independence from King George III?
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Thomas Paine Common Sense
Thomas Paine The Crisis
George Washington Freedom
Lloyd Bentson America

4. Which event happened first
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Boston Massacre
Lexington
Declaration
Revere’s ride

5. This colonist challenged the authority of the church in Plymouth.
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This colonist challenged the authority of the church in Plymouth.
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Anne Hutchinson
Anne Hesche
Anne Bancroft
Ms. Walker

6. This document established self govt. for the Pilgrims in 1620.
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This document established self govt. for the Pilgrims in 1620.
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Mayflower Compact
Constitution
House of Burgesses
Magna Carta

7. This Southern Colony was the location of Jamestown.
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This Southern Colony was the location of Jamestown.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Florida

8. How did the Magna Carta influence the Constitution?
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How did the Magna Carta influence the Constitution?
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Gave the King the right to lifetime rule
Limited government power
Expanded govt. power
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9. House of Burgesses represent the 1st forms of
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Town meetings and the
House of Burgesses represent the 1st forms of
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Government reforms
Democracy
King’s domain
Social Reforms

10. What American document gave power to the people in 1620?
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What American document gave power to the people in 1620?
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Magna Carta
U.S. Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence

11. Which region had slavery and what was their main product
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Which region had slavery and what was their main product
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New England, Fishing
Pennsylvania, wheat
South, tobacco
Backcountry, hunting

12. What country did colonies have to trade with?
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Spain
France
Romania
England (Britain)

13. What colonial region developed industry because of it’s rivers.
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What colonial region developed industry because of it’s rivers.
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Middle
Appalachian
Southern
New England

14. Why did colonial assemblies gain power during the 17th century?
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Marcantilism
France ignored them
Colonies were fighting among themselves
Britain ignored them

15. Which of these was NOT a southern colony?
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Which of these was NOT a southern colony?
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Delaware
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia

16. Name the 1st example of self government in an American colony.
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Name the 1st example of self government in an American colony.
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GPMS Pledge
Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact

17. How did New England colonies demonstrate self government?
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How did New England colonies demonstrate self government?
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House of Burgesses
Town meetings
Obeying the Governor
Limiting religion

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Most Southern colonies such as Virginia and the Carolinas were founded for what reason?
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Cultivate cash crops
Worshipping god
Trade with Spanish
Help Native Americans

19. Maryland and Pennsylvania were founded for what similar reasons?
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Maryland and Pennsylvania were founded for what similar reasons?
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Religious liberty
Trade with Native Americans
Cultivate wheat and barley
Defense against the French

20. What region developed industry first?
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New England
Middle
Southern
Back country

21. Early colonial cities were built around
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Heavy forest
Iron Deposits
Harbors
Plantations

22. Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party led to
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Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party led to
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British Reformation
French/ Indian War
Closing all middle schools
American Revolution

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The Stamp Act was a taxation over, and the best protest against Britain was
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Legal documents, boycotts
Tariffs, boycotts
House Bills, boycotts
Doctor bills, tea party

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What were Britain and France fighting over in the French and Indian War?
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North America
Canada
Social Activities
Spanish removal

25. What important event happened in 1607?
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What important event happened in 1607?
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Jamestown established
Plymouth established
Mr. Bell was born
Roger Williams left Mass.

26. Which document limited the King’s power and what was the year?
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Which document limited the King’s power and what was the year?
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Magna Carta 1620
Bill of Rights 1215
Magna Carta 1215
Petition of rights 1620

27. The issue that led to the American Revolution was
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The issue that led to the American Revolution was
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Decreasing triangular trade
Slavery and expansion
Spanish expansion
Trade and taxes

28. What colonial region had the most growth in population?
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All grew equally
Middle
New England
Southern

29. What is special about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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What is special about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
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Plymouth settlers self govt.
1st written constitution
Established new religion in America
1st treaty with Native Americans

30. July 4,1776 is important because of what event?
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End of colonial growth
End of American Revolution
Declaration of Independence
GPMS was founded

31. Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army against the British?
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Blake
Jefferson
Adams
Washington

32. Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
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Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
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Ben Franklin
Jefferson
Washington
John Adams

33. Who wrote articles encouraging the troops to stay strong
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Who wrote articles encouraging
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Thomas Paine
King George
Patrick Henry
George Bush

34. Thomas Hooker is responsible for what important document?
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Thomas Hooker is responsible for what important document?
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Magna Carta
Constitution
Fundamental Orders of Conn.
GPMS Pledge

35. Why did so many early Jamestown settlers die?
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Indian attacks/hurricane
Spanish attacks
Bad water/disease
Cafeteria food

36. Quartering Act, Stamp Act and Townshend Acts were causes of
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Quartering Act, Stamp Act and Townshend Acts were causes of
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Spanish Expansion
French /Indian War
Triangular Trade
American Revolution

37. Which was NOT a reason for European exploration of the Americas?
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Which was NOT a reason for European exploration of the Americas?
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Spread Christianity
New trade routes
Gain wealth
Help cure diseases in North America

38. Name the best, most terrific subject ever invented by a school?
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Name the best, most terrific subject ever invented by a school?
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Keyboarding
Math
Science
Social Studies

39. How did the French and Indian War lead to the Am. Revolution?
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How did the French and Indian War lead to the Am. Revolution?
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France continued to harass the colonists
Colonists preferred the French
Ben Franklin is cool
Britain thought colonists should pay their share

40. Original design by Danny Poellot, Wylie ISD
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Credits
Credits:
Original design by Danny Poellot, Wylie ISD
Template designed by
Debbie Behling, Region IV Education Service Center Houston, Texas
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