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? 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 Europeans became wealthy from the Triangular Trade system 2 / 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. Colonies imported manufactured goods from England. English colonies were not allowed to trade with nations other than England. Colonies provided raw materials to England. 3 / 10 What was the most significant economic effect of the transatlantic slave trade? 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. It created economic hardship in England and her colonies. 4 / 10 How did the First Great Awakening influence the American Revolution? Women became more interested in working outside the home. The movement inspired reforms in education, public health, and women’s suffrage. The movement unified the colonies and established important lines of communication. Religious leaders became more involved in politics. 5 / 10 Why was the French and Indian War a cause of the American Revolution? Indian tribes who sided with the French joined the British to fight the colonists. George Washington fought in the war and wanted to become a British officer. The British imposed new taxes on the colonists to pay off war debt. The French refused to give up their claims in the Ohio Valley. 6 / 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. 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. Colonies exported manufactured goods to the mother countries. 7 / 10 Where would the Middle Passage most likely fit in the sequence of events above? Between events 1 and 2 Between events 3 and 4 Between events 2 and 3 Between events 4 and 5 8 / 10 Which reason threatened Jamestown’s survival as a colony? The settlers spent more time growing tobacco than crops they could eat. John Smith spent too much time exploring the area instead of working. The colonists refused the help of the indigenous people in the area. The colonists nearly starved to death because they did not want to work. 9 / 10 Which group made up the membership of the House of Burgesses? Free white men who owned land Descendents of the original settlers of the colony of Virginia Representatives elected by the inhabitants of the counties of Virginia All citizens over 21 who lived in Virginia 10 / 10 What was the most significant long-term effect of Bacon’s Rebellion? The king removed Governor Berkeley from office. Governor Berkeley continued his Indian policy to protect the property of indigenous tribes. The House of Burgesses passed laws to prevent royal governors from gaining too much power. The rebellion ended when Nathaniel Bacon was hanged. Your score is Restart quiz
