Quiz Me! - Events: Colonization Test your knowledge about events in the Colonization era. 1 / 10 Which was a significant social effect of the transatlantic slave trade? Europeans became wealthy from the Triangular Trade system Africans captured members of other tribes and exchanged them for goods Transatlantic trade promoted economic growth in the colonies and England Generations of enslaved persons from Africa lost rights and freedoms 2 / 10 What was the most significant economic effect of the transatlantic slave trade? It contributed to economic growth in England and her colonies. It created a demand for European goods in Africa. It created economic hardship in England and her colonies. It created generations of enslaved persons from Africa. 3 / 10 Where would the Middle Passage most likely fit in the sequence of events above? Between events 2 and 3 Between events 3 and 4 Between events 4 and 5 Between events 1 and 2 4 / 10 Which statement best describes a short-term effect of the First Great Awakening? It prohibited unfair treatment of indigenous peoples. It guaranteed free public education for all children. It ensured the separation of church and state. It inspired a spirit of religion throughout the colonies. 5 / 10 Which statement accurately explains the role of America’s English colonies in the system of mercantilism? England increased its wealth by establishing colonies around the world. English colonies were not allowed to trade with nations other than England. Colonies imported manufactured goods from England. Colonies provided raw materials to England. 6 / 10 What was the most significant long-term effect of Bacon’s Rebellion? Governor Berkeley continued his Indian policy to protect the property of indigenous tribes. The king removed Governor Berkeley from office. The rebellion ended when Nathaniel Bacon was hanged. The House of Burgesses passed laws to prevent royal governors from gaining too much power. 7 / 10 What is the historical significance of 1607 to Jamestown? Tobacco became the cash crop of Jamestown 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. Jamestown became England’s first permanent settlement in North America in 1607. 8 / 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. Navigation Acts allowed all nations and colonies to trade freely with one another. Obtaining gold was more important than acquiring raw materials to manufacture goods. 9 / 10 Which is the best title for the list above? Causes of the War of 1812 Effects of the French and Indian War Causes of the French and Indian War Effects of the War of 1812 10 / 10 What was the cause of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1675? Members of the Nottoway and Susquehannock tribes attacked Jamestown. The House of Burgesses refused to lower taxes. Governor Berkeley’s policies supported farmers who owned small amounts of land. Governor Berkeley’s policies favored plantation owners over frontier settlers. Your score is Restart quiz
