Quiz Me! - Era: Colonization Test your knowledge about the Colonization era. 1 / 10 This document is often referred to as the First Written Constitution in the American Colonies. The Mayflower Compact The Articles of Confederation The Declaration the Rights of Men The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 2 / 10 Why is the Albany Plan of Union significant? It outlined a plan to become an independent nation. It was the first written constitution for the colonies. The colonies decided to fight against the British. It was the first formal proposal to unify the 13 colonies under one centralized government. 3 / 10 Which statement best explains the importance of mercantilism in the 16th and 17th centuries? Nations desired to increase their power and wealth by exporting more than they imported. Colonies exported manufactured goods to the mother countries. Obtaining gold was more important than acquiring raw materials to manufacture goods. Navigation Acts allowed all nations and colonies to trade freely with one another. 4 / 10 Which group made up the membership of the House of Burgesses? Descendents of the original settlers of the colony of Virginia Free white men who owned land All citizens over 21 who lived in Virginia Representatives elected by the inhabitants of the counties of Virginia 5 / 10 Where would the Middle Passage most likely fit in the sequence of events above? Between events 2 and 3 Between events 4 and 5 Between events 1 and 2 Between events 3 and 4 6 / 10 What was the most significant economic effect of the transatlantic slave trade? It created a demand for European goods in Africa. It contributed to economic growth in England and her colonies. It created generations of enslaved persons from Africa. It created economic hardship in England and her colonies. 7 / 10 What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in early colonial history? It was the first representative assembly in the colonies. Its membership was open to all male and female residents of Virginia. It was modeled after the Mayflower Compact. Its members included George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. 8 / 10 What is the historical significance of 1607 to Jamestown? Jamestown became England’s first permanent settlement in North America in 1607. Jamestown was the first colony established for religious reasons in North America in 1607. John Smith became the leader of Jamestown in 1607. Tobacco became the cash crop of Jamestown in 1607. 9 / 10 Which statement accurately explains the role of America’s English colonies in the system of mercantilism? English colonies were not allowed to trade with nations other than England. Colonies imported manufactured goods from England. England increased its wealth by establishing colonies around the world. Colonies provided raw materials to England. 10 / 10 Thomas Hooker left Massachusetts and established a highly successful church in which colony? Rhode Island Delaware New Hampshire Connecticut Your score is Restart quiz
