Sample Assessment Items

Asterisk (*) indicates correct answer.
  1. Which of the following groups settled New England?
    A. Puritans*
    B. Cavaliers
    C. Dutch
    D. Germans

  2. Early European exploration and colonization resulted in
    A. cooperation between European powers for trade with the colonies.
    B. redistribution of the world’s population.*
    C. cooperation between France and England.
    D. England’s intent to transfer power to the colonies.

  3. Most individuals settling in Virginia were
    A. relocated prisoners.
    B. nobility seeking adventure.
    C. seeking economic opportunities.*
    D. Christian missionaries.

  4. The Virginia Company of London established the following colony in 1607:
    A. Massachusetts
    B. Jamestown*
    C. Richmond
    D. Maryland

  5. The Virginia House of Burgesses was
    A. the first elected assembly in the New World.*
    B. appointed by the English king.
    C. an autocratic government.
    D. representative of all British colonies.

  6. Explain how European exploration led to a redistribution of the world population. Include specific groups that came to North America.
    RUBRIC
    The student response included the following information. (Assign points for each item.)
    Pts_________ European countries that sponsored exploration in North America as well as the movement of African slaves to America
    Pts_________ Spain
    Pts _________Portugal
    Pts_________ England
    Pts _________France
    Pts_________ Africa
    Total points earned

  7. Identify the reasons for European settlement in the Americas. Include the various groups that settled in the different regions of America.
    RUBRIC
    The student response included the following information. (Assign points for each item.)
    Pts_________ Puritans
    Pts _________English
    Pts _________German
    Pts_________ Dutch
    Pts _________New England
    Pts_________ Middle Atlantic region
    Pts_________ Virginia (Jamestown and other settlements)
    Total points earned

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