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How much do you understand about the colonial period? Colonial American history began with the first permanent colony in Jamestown, and it eventually spread to the east coast of America. By the point in time of the Revolutionary...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1699 | Last updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Sample QuestionDuring most of the colonial period, which European nation controlled parts of Mexico, Central America, and even Florida?
What can you say about Australian history? The antiquity of Australia from 1788 to 1850 encompasses the early colonial period of Australia’s history. It all began in 1788 when the first fleet of British ships at Sydney,...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1361 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionThe name Australia was formally adopted in which year?
This quiz titled 'C. 2. Nationalism in India' explores key events and figures in India's struggle for independence. Questions cover the Simon Commission, Gandhiji's return, the Rowlatt Act, forced recruitment, and the Jallianwala...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1191 | Last updated: Jan 13, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhen was Simon Commission arrived in India?
The Pilgrims, who celebrated the first Thanksgiving in America, were fleeing religious persecution in their native England. Take our on-line quiz to find out more about the Pilgrims. (material in this quiz was taken from the...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1150 | Last updated: Aug 7, 2024
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Sample QuestionHow many passengers were on the Mayflower in 1620?
This 7th Grade History Quiz focuses on New France, exploring its Catholic influences, key figures like Samuel de Champlain, and the role of Quebec as a significant settlement. It assesses understanding of historical contexts and...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1710 | Last updated: Mar 10, 2025
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Sample QuestionKing Louis XIV insisted that only Catholics be allowed to immigrate to New France. Choose all the reasons why:
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This quiz titled 'Unit 1: Creating America - Test' assesses knowledge on early American history, focusing on indentured servitude, key cash crops, chronological events, weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and elements of...
Questions: 30 | Attempts: 175 | Last updated: Apr 28, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements about indentured servitude is true?
Explore the early exploration and colonization of Georgia in this quiz. Learn about Hernando de Soto's expedition, its impact on Native Americans, and the role of Spanish missions. Assess your understanding of historical events...
Questions: 54 | Attempts: 153 | Last updated: Oct 8, 2024
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Sample QuestionWho was the first explorer to enter present-day Georgia?
From Native American's to the French and Indian War
Questions: 40 | Attempts: 218 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionPaleo-Indians migrated from North America to Asia
Take as many times you like to practice what you know.
Questions: 13 | Attempts: 148 | Last updated: Jan 3, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow did the King of England resolve the need to pay the debt from the French and Indian War?
Note the that the colony type is HIGHLIGHTED and CAPITALIZED
DISTINGUISH between SETTLEMENT & COLONIES.
Questions: 26 | Attempts: 877 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionIn the Great Migration, 1500 puritans settled in this COLONY. England was dominated by the King’s Church called the Church of England or Anglican. Religious freedom did not exist. A group calling themselves the Separatist wanted to leave The Puritans wanted to remain Anglican in England by reforming the Church. The King rejected these reform attempts and persecuted the Puritans. Led by John Winthrop the Puritans formed the New England Company. With a Royal Charter they set sail for the Americas in their quest for religious freedom. Ironically, the puritans did not tolerate other views other than their own. The colony was known as “the city upon a hill”..for all to see.
This exam evaluates understanding of early American government formation, focusing on colonial taxation, self-governance, Enlightenment influences, and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It assesses critical...
Questions: 41 | Attempts: 136 | Last updated: May 31, 2024
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Sample Question“The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures.” -Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765 What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?
This 7th Grade American History Midterm Exam assesses knowledge of early American history, focusing on the origins of the first Americans, the significance of the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims' separation from the Church of...
Questions: 65 | Attempts: 375 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat continent do most scientist believe thefirst Americans came from?
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