U.S. History (part 1) final exam

Question 1

The name of the Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs

Answer 1

Hernando Cortes.

Question 2

Who used the slogan “God, Gold, and Glory”?

Answer 2

Spain.

Question 3

What did Spain use the slogan “God, Gold, and Glory” for?

Answer 3

To explain their exploration of new lands and formation of new colonies.

Question 4

This Portuguese man is responsible for forming a school for exploration, and sponsoring expeditions around Africa such as Vasco De Gamma

Answer 4

Prince Henry The Navigator.

Question 5

An economic policy that believed in restraining imports while expanding exports to create a balance of positive trade, used by countries like Britain.

Answer 5

Mercantilism.

Question 6

This British Monarch Won the 7 years war, but lost the American colonies soon after he and his Parliament imposed too many taxes on their colonies.

Answer 6

King George III.

Question 7

This Monarch will be remembered by History for his multitude of wives, ex-wives, and dead wives.

Answer 7

King Henry VIII.

Question 8

This monarch is known for her naval defeat of the Spain Armada.

Answer 8

Queen Elizabeth.

Question 9

Best known by history for her virginity.

Answer 9

Queen Elizabeth.

Question 10

The only thing that remains of this colony is the word “CROATAN” on a tree

Answer 10

The lost colony

Question 11

What is the name of the first settlement in North America?

Answer 11

St. Augustine

Question 12

The place the pilgrims landed

Answer 12

Plymouth Rock

Question 13

This French Colony in North America was established in Northern North America, more than a decade before the Pilgrims arrived in the New World.

Answer 13

Quebec

Question 14

The first permanent British colony in North America

Answer 14

Jamestown

Question 15

These people came to North America by crossing a land bridge in modern day Alaska, they hunted large game and lived off of the land

Answer 15

Paleo-indians

Question 16

This native group began to live off of agriculture, and settle into permanent houses. They also developed a distinct culture.

Answer 16

Woodland Culutre

Question 17

This War resulted in the removal of a certain Indian tribe form North Carolina, and sending them northward towards New York.

Answer 17

Tuscarora War

Question 18

This war was faught over the Ohio River Valley, it turned into a Europeans war that lasted for seven years

Answer 18

French Indian War

Question 19

This Church was very strict, they believed in Predestination and taking church extremely serious.

Answer 19

Calvinism

Question 20

This said that colonist could not pass the Appalachian Mountains.

Answer 20

The Royal Proclamation of 1763

Question 21

This marked the end of the French Indian War

Answer 21

Treaty of Paris

Question 22

legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards were also levied with the tax.

Answer 22

The Stamp Act 1765

Question 23

A mob of about 60 angry townspeople descended upon the guard at the customs house When reinforcements were called, the crowd became more unruly, hurling rocks and snowballs at the guard and reinforcements.

Answer 23

Boston Massacre 1770

Question 24

This man died in the Boston Massacre

Answer 24

Crispus Attucks

Question 25

Taxed tea

Answer 25

Tea Act

Question 26

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Answer 26

The capture of Savannah