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21. The Massachusetts Bay Colony settlers established a type of self-government known as a commonwealth. The commonwealth was governed by:
A. English law and Native American spiritual beliefs.
B. English law only.
C. English law and the Bible.

22. Which colony was created to promote religious tolerance?
A. Plymouth
B. Jamestown
C. Providence
D. Massachusetts Bay Colony

23. The Maryland colony was founded to establish a religious refuge for persecuted English Quakers.
A. true
B. false

24. Georgia was the last of the English colonies. It was established:
A. to help the poor.
B. to further the cause of the wealthy.
C. as a refuge for those persecuted due to religious difference.

25. Florida was first settled by the
A. English
B. Spanish
C. Dutch
D. French

26. Which description matches most closely the approach of the French and Spanish colonizing the New World?
A. The French and Spanish focused on learning the culture and traditions of the Indians.
B. The French and Spanish focused on conquering the Indians.
C. The French attempted to learn more about the language and traditions of the Indians, where as the Spanish tried to conquer them militarily.
D. The Spanish attempted to learn more about the language and traditions of the Indians, where as the French tried to conquer them militarily.

27. Historians believe that up to 90% of the indigenous population in some regions of the New World died:
A. from diseases.
B. from battles with Europeans.
C. from lack of food and water.
D. from wars between tribes.

29. The Iroquois believed that the colonies were too unwilling to work together, so they never became actively involved in the French/British conflict.

A. true
B. false

30. The British passed new tax laws in the 1760s and 1770s based on the idea:
A. that colonies had representation in Parliament.
B. that the British wanted the colonies to increase trading with other nations.
C. that colonies were established for economic benefits.
D. that colonies had complete rule and not Britain.

31. How did England respond to the Continental Congresses proposal?
A. They remove troops from the colonies.
B. They called for a meeting to seek a compromise between leaders in the colonies and representatives of the King.
C. Send more troops to the colonies, and put down the rebellion with force if necessary.

32. Where did the first fighting for American independence occur?
A. Boston
B. Lexington
C. Plymouth
D. Concord

33. ____________ was the first military commander for the Continental Army.
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
C. Ethan Allen
D. Francis Marion

34. The major advantage colonial forces had over the British were:
A. an approach of guerrilla warfare".
B. familiarity with the land.
C. incentive of freedom and independence.
D. familiarity with the land AND incentive of freedom and independence
E. All of the above.

35. Colonists initially did not enlist African and indigenous soldiers.
A. true
B. false

36. Which of the following convinced European allies to give military and naval support to American forces?
A. Battle of Long Island
B. The signing of the Declaration of Independence
C. Battle of Saratoga
D. The creation of the Second Continental Congress

37. What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 signify?
A. Independence from Great Britain
B. Possession of all lands from the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River and from the Great Lakes to Florida
C. Fishing rights in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and off the coast of Newfoundland
D. All the above

38. The Articles of Confederation was created to:
A. enact taxes to pay back war debts.
B. form a central government.
C. give back land to Native Americans.
D. to enforce colonial land claims.

40. What were the three branches of government created by the Constitution?

A. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
B. Legislative, Presidential, and Judicial
C. Federal, State, and Local
D. Delegate, Concurrent, and Reserved

41. Anitfederalists believed the following about the new Constitution EXCEPT
A. The addition of the bill of rights would protect citizens from tyranny.
B. States rights had been unfairly diminished.
C. A strong federal government would provide more protection of property rights.
D. Government powers cannot be shared.

42. The Bill of Rights covered the following EXCEPT:
A. protection of individual freedoms, such as speech and religion.
B. protection from unlawful searches.
C. the right of women to vote.
D. the right to jury at civil trial.

43. Which of the following gave the United States much of the Native American lands in exchange for $20,000 and formal titles documenting Native

C
C
B
A
B
C
A
B
C
C
B
B
E
B
C
D
B
A
D
C

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