Explorers and Colonies: A Journey Through American History

Question 1

Who led the first French expedition to explore the St. Lawrence River?

Accepted Answer

Jacques Cartier

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Christopher Columbus

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Henry Hudson

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Hernando de Soto

Question 2

True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government for the United States.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 3

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Spain

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 4

Why was the Plymouth colony founded?

Accepted Answer

Religious freedom

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Economic opportunity

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Political power

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Exploration

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mercantilist economic system?

Accepted Answer

Government control over trade and industry

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Focus on self-sufficiency

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Free trade between nations

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Lack of government involvement in the economy

Question 6

What technological advancement played a key role in European exploration?

Accepted Answer

Compass

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Printing press

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Steam engine

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Telescope

Question 7

Which of these was NOT a reason for European exploration and colonization?

Accepted Answer

To learn more about science

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To find new trading routes

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To search for wealth and resources

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To spread Christianity

Question 8

Which European explorer is famous for mapping the North American coastline?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni da Verrazzano

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Hernando de Soto

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Francisco Pizarro

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Samuel de Champlain

Question 9

What was a major effect of European settlers on Native American populations?

Accepted Answer

Spread of European diseases and conflict

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Cultural exchange and cooperation

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Economic growth and technological advancements

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Religious conversions and assimilation

Question 10

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To establish laws and rules for the Plymouth colony

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To announce independence from England

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To make an alliance with Native Americans

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To obtain financial aid for the colony

Question 11

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

Accepted Answer

Territorial disputes between European nations

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Economic competition for resources

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Religious differences among colonists

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Political conflicts within British colonies

Question 12

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect the British colonies in North America?

Accepted Answer

It reduced Native American influence and increased British power

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It increased the size of the colonies and weakened British control

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It led to a decline in trade and increased tensions with France

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It caused the formation of a confederation of colonies

Question 13

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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Plymouth

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St. Augustine

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New Amsterdam

Question 14

What was France's main goal in exploring North America?

Accepted Answer

To trade furs

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To find a quicker route to China

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To spread their religion

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To dig for precious metals

Question 15

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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New Plymouth

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Roanoke

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St. Augustine

Question 16

Which Native American confederacy played a crucial role in the survival of the Jamestown colony?

Accepted Answer

Powhatan Confederacy

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Iroquois Confederacy

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Lakota Sioux

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Cherokee

Question 17

What was the main economic activity in the early English colonies?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Fishing

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Fur trading

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Manufacturing

Question 18

Which conflict between English colonists and Native Americans is known as 'King Philip's War'?

Accepted Answer

King Philip's War

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The French and Indian War

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The American Revolution

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The War of 1812

Question 19

How did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe primarily interact?

Accepted Answer

They assisted one another

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They fought often

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They lived in separate communities

Question 20

How did the English govern their colonies in North America?

Accepted Answer

Colonists had assemblies where they could discuss and vote on laws and taxes.

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The king made all the rules and decisions for the colonies.

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Each colony was ruled by a military governor.

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The colonies were completely independent from England.

Question 21

What was one major consequence of European arrival on Native American populations?

Accepted Answer

Many Native Americans became sick and died from European diseases.

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Europeans brought new tools and weapons that helped Native Americans.

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Native Americans were not affected by the arrival of Europeans.

Question 22

How did European economic policies and actions influence the economies of colonies in North America?

Accepted Answer

Increased trade, leading to economic growth in the colonies

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Promoted self-sufficiency and economic independence in the colonies

Question 23

Who is considered the founder of New France, which became part of present-day Canada?

Accepted Answer

Samuel de Champlain

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John Smith

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Hernando de Soto

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Christopher Columbus

Question 24

How did European colonization significantly affect Native American populations?

Accepted Answer

It led to a decline in population due to diseases and conflicts

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It increased their political power

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It improved their healthcare systems

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It provided them with new educational opportunities

Question 25

What was a major source of conflict between European colonists and Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

Competing claims over land resources

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Differences in spoken languages

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Lack of cultural understanding

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Opposing religious practices

Question 26

What was the name of the first permanent English colony established in North America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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St. Augustine

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Plymouth

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New Amsterdam

Question 27

Which economic activity was common in the Southern colonies?

Accepted Answer

Growing crops like tobacco and cotton for export

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Fishing and whaling

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Trading furs

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Building ships

Question 28

Which event is considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Saratoga, where the American victory convinced France to join the war against Britain

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The Boston Tea Party

Question 29

Who is known as the first European to explore the coast of North America?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni Caboto

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Jacques Cartier

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Christopher Columbus

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Amerigo Vespucci

Question 30

What was the name of the first permanent English colony in North America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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St. Augustine

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Plymouth

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Roanoke

Question 31

What was the main goal of the European economic system called mercantilism?

Accepted Answer

To make the home country as wealthy as possible

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To foster cultural exchange between Europe and the colonies

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To promote democracy in the colonies

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To encourage religious freedom in the colonies

Question 32

What was the main reason for the conflict between England and France in North America during the colonial period?

Accepted Answer

Competition for land and resources

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Political rivalries

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Cultural misunderstandings

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Religious differences

Question 33

Which explorer is credited with claiming North America for France?

Accepted Answer

Jacques Cartier

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Hernando de Soto

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Christopher Columbus

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John Cabot

Question 34

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To establish a government for the Plymouth Colony

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To declare independence from England

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To secure an alliance with Native American tribes

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To regulate trade between the colony and England

Question 35

Which of the following is considered the first permanent English colony in North America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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Roanoke

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Plymouth

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St. Augustine

Question 36

Which factor had the greatest impact on the decline of Native American populations during the era of European colonization?

Accepted Answer

Disease

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Environmental degradation

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Cultural assimilation

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Warfare

Question 37

Which conflict involved a major confrontation between European colonists and Native American tribes in the 17th century?

Accepted Answer

King Philip's War

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Seven Years' War

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French and Indian War

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American Revolutionary War

Question 38

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To establish a government for the Plymouth Colony

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To declare independence from England

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To form an alliance against the Spanish

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To create a trade agreement with Native Americans

Question 39

Which factor played a crucial role in the economic success of the Jamestown Colony?

Accepted Answer

The cultivation of tobacco as a cash crop

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The arrival of skilled laborers

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The support of Native American allies

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The establishment of a strong military presence

Question 40

What was a significant outcome of the Columbian Exchange?

Accepted Answer

The exchange of crops, ideas, and diseases between Europe and the Americas

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The dominance of European culture throughout the Americas

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The widespread decline of Native American populations

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The rise of the United States as a global power

Question 41

What was a main way people made money in the Southern colonies?

Accepted Answer

Growing crops like tobacco and cotton

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Trading animal furs

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Fishing and building ships

Question 42

What was the biggest reason for the French and Indian War?

Accepted Answer

Both France and Britain wanted the same land and resources.

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People had different religions.

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The colonists didn't want to pay taxes.

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Arguments about slavery.

Question 43

Who is called the 'Father of New France'?

Accepted Answer

Jacques Cartier

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Hernán Cortés

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John Cabot

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Christopher Columbus

Question 44

What was the first English colony in North America that stayed there?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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St. Augustine

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Roanoke

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Plymouth

Question 45

What was the main reason for the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

To create a government for the Plymouth colony.

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To keep Native Americans from attacking.

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To give colonists the right to choose their religion.

Question 46

What was the main way people made money in the New England colonies?

Accepted Answer

Fishing and building ships.

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Growing cotton.

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Finding and digging up minerals.

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Trapping animals for their fur.

Question 47

Why was the Proclamation of 1763 important?

Accepted Answer

It stopped British colonists from moving west.

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It gave American colonies the right to rule themselves.

Answer

It made the colonists pay new taxes.