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2.08 Colonial America Unit Test Review
Test Description: Unit 2 Test
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which principle of American democracy is included in the Magna Carta?
A
limited government
B
freedom of the press
C
the right to vote
D
the right to bear arms
2) Which principle of American democracy was NOT included in the English Bill of Rights of 1689?
A
freedom of religion
B
no loss of property without due process
C
no cruel punishment
D
the right bear arms
3) Which concept was not an Enlightenment idea that influenced the founders of the United States of America?
A
direct democracy
B
religious freedom
C
natural rights
D
the social contract
4) Which form of government is controlled by a small group of wealthy citizens?
A
oligarchy
B
representative democracy
C
autocracy
D
direct democracy
5) What are the differences between the English colonies in Jamestown and Plymouth?
A
The settlers of Jamestown came from Spain, while the settlers of Plymouth came from Ireland.
B
Jamestown established an oligarchy , while Plymouth set up a monarchy
C
In Jamestown, the people remained loyal to the king of England, while in Plymouth the people declared their independence
D
Settlers established Jamestown to make money, while the Pilgrims founded Plymouth for religious reasons.
6) What are the differences between the English colonies in Jamestown and Plymouth?
A
In Jamestown, the people remained loyal to the king of England, while in Plymouth the people declared their independence
B
Settlers established Jamestown to make ships, while the Pilgrims founded Plymouth for political reasons.
C
Jamestown established a representative democracy with an assembly, Plymouth set up a direct democracy using town meetings
D
The settlers of Jamestown came from Spain, while the settlers of Plymouth came from Ireland.
7) Which belief about government did the signers of the Mayflower Compact not include in that document?
A
value of freedom of religion
B
value of self-government
C
need to work together
D
importance of democracy
8) Which group of colonial settlers willingly promised four to seven years of hard work in exchange for the opportunity to move to America?
A
enslaved Africans
B
Puritan dissenters
C
Dutch traders
D
indentured servants
9) Why did the Puritans establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
A
to escape religious persecution and unrest in England and other parts of Europe
B
to form an independent nation free from control by the king
C
to create a place where every person could worship as they wish
D
to avoid paying taxes on tea and other goods
10) How were all of the English colonies in America the same?
A
All decisions were made in town meetings
B
Plantation farming thrived
C
People considered themselves European citizens
D
Colonists valued self-government
11) Which law passed by Parliament was designed to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party, increasing the conflict between England and the American colonies?
A
the Tea Act
B
The Stamp Act
C
the Declatory Act
D
The Coercive Acts
12) Which idea came from John Locke and affected how the colonists viewed the government in England?
A
People should be allowed to practice whatever religion they choose
B
All taxes are unfair
C
All people are born with natural rights
D
The most important duty of citizenship is to serve the king
13) Which event inspired colonial resentment toward the British government?
A
French and Indian War
B
passage of the Stamp Act
C
colonial invasion of Canada
D
landing at Plymouth Rock
14) Which policy was NOT one the British government imposed on the colonists, leading to the Declaration of Independence?
A
outlawing slavery in the southern colonies
B
forbidding colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
C
Imposing direct taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea
D
using writs of assistance to search businesses and homes
15) Which idea is NOT set forth in the Declaration of Independence?
A
People are entitled to certain natural rights
B
A government that does not protect rights may be lawfully overthrown
C
Every person is entitled to vote
D
All people are created equal
16) Which idea of John Locke's influenced Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
A
Upholding the values of the English Bill of Rights led to the Boston Tea Party
B
Protecting the people's right is the main duty of a government
C
Smuggling is a legitimate way to oppose unlawful acts of Parliament
D
Opposing taxes is something that all citizens must do
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