History Unit 3 Test PDF

**UNIT TEST: Thirteen Colonies Part 1** 1\. Which document established an early form of self-government in the Plymouth Colony? A. Mayflower Compact B. Jamestown Charter C. Thanksgiving Proclamation D. Magna Carta 2\. Which document gave all settlers in Jamestown the same rights as the peo...

**UNIT TEST: Thirteen Colonies Part 1** 1\. Which document established an early form of self-government in the Plymouth Colony? A. Mayflower Compact B. Jamestown Charter C. Thanksgiving Proclamation D. Magna Carta 2\. Which document gave all settlers in Jamestown the same rights as the people in England? A. Mayflower Compact B. Virginia Charter C. English Bill of Rights D. Jamestown Constitution 3\. Why was the House of Burgesses important? A. It made all the laws for Virginia until 1800. B. It was the earliest representative assembly in the European colonies. C. It decided which people could vote in Massachusetts. D. It represented everyone in all the colonies. 4\. EARLY JAMESTOWN SETTLERS WERE: - - - 5\. Which crop was most important to the economic success of Jamestown? A. cotton B. silk C. corn D. tobacco 6\. Where were most enslaved Africans forced to work after they were brought to Virginia? A. in tobacco fields B. in craft shops C. in the military D. in gold mines 7\. Why did many people leave England and go to America in the 1600s? A. The English government forced them to leave. B. Factories in America paid more and offered benefits. C. English cities were crowded and there were too few jobs. D. Life in America was very easy. 8\. Why did the Puritans believe in educating everyone? A. so they could become farmers B. so they could read newspapers C. so they could write home to England D. so they could read the Bible 9\. Which description of the Puritans is **false**? A. They welcomed people of all religions. B. They were hardworking. C. They valued education. D. They settled in Massachusetts Bay. 10\. What was a **major **reason for conflict between Native Americans and colonists? A. arguments over prices for food B. they fought over land use and ownership C. competition for gold D. questions about government 11\. What happened during the Pilgrims\' first winter at Plymouth? A. They used the supplies they had with them, and prepared to plant seeds in the spring. B. Many died from cold and starvation, but Squanto, a Native American, taught others to survive. C. Some went back to England, but most stayed and taught themselves to survive. D. Many died when Native Americans attacked in order to steal their food. 12\. Why was life in the Chesapeake region different from life in New England for early settlers? A. The climate and soil conditions of the two regions were different. B. The people spoke different languages. C. The regions were settled at different times. D. The Native Americans were helpful in the Chesapeake, but not in New England. 13\. Who ruled England during the years Jamestown and Plymouth were settled? A. Elizabeth I B. James I C. Francis Drake D. Walter Raleigh