Quiz Me! - Events: Colonization Test your knowledge about events in the Colonization era. 1 / 10 What was the most significant long-term effect of Bacon’s Rebellion? The House of Burgesses passed laws to prevent royal governors from gaining too much power. The rebellion ended when Nathaniel Bacon was hanged. The king removed Governor Berkeley from office. Governor Berkeley continued his Indian policy to protect the property of indigenous tribes. 2 / 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. England increased its wealth by establishing colonies around the world. Colonies imported manufactured goods from England. Colonies provided raw materials to England. 3 / 10 What was the cause of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1675? Governor Berkeley’s policies supported farmers who owned small amounts of land. The House of Burgesses refused to lower taxes. Governor Berkeley’s policies favored plantation owners over frontier settlers. Members of the Nottoway and Susquehannock tribes attacked Jamestown. 4 / 10 Which statement best describes a short-term effect of the First Great Awakening? It inspired a spirit of religion throughout the colonies. It ensured the separation of church and state. It prohibited unfair treatment of indigenous peoples. It guaranteed free public education for all children. 5 / 10 How did the First Great Awakening influence the American Revolution? The movement unified the colonies and established important lines of communication. Women became more interested in working outside the home. The movement inspired reforms in education, public health, and women’s suffrage. Religious leaders became more involved in politics. 6 / 10 Which was a significant social effect of the transatlantic slave trade? Transatlantic trade promoted economic growth in the colonies and England Europeans became wealthy from the Triangular Trade system Africans captured members of other tribes and exchanged them for goods Generations of enslaved persons from Africa lost rights and freedoms 7 / 10 Where would the Middle Passage most likely fit in the sequence of events above? Between events 4 and 5 Between events 3 and 4 Between events 1 and 2 Between events 2 and 3 8 / 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. 9 / 10 Which reason threatened Jamestown’s survival as a colony? The settlers spent more time growing tobacco than crops they could eat. The colonists refused the help of the indigenous people in the area. John Smith spent too much time exploring the area instead of working. The colonists nearly starved to death because they did not want to work. 10 / 10 What was the most significant economic effect of the transatlantic slave trade? It created economic hardship in England and her colonies. It created generations of enslaved persons from Africa. It created a demand for European goods in Africa. It contributed to economic growth in England and her colonies. Your score is Restart quiz
