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Colonialism and American Foundations Sample Test Questions WorksheetColonialism and American Foundations Sample Test Questions Worksheet
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Colonialism and American Foundations Sample Test Questions

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What was the main cause of European colonization in America? How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense play a role in the establishment of the United States? What was the trans-Atlantic slave trade? These are just a few of the many questions that your learners will consider as they complete this 22-question, multiple-choice assessment on the foundations of the American nation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

colonialism, the american revolution

Additional Tags

transatlantic slave trade, albany plan, colonial, american revolution, revolutionary war, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as a pre-assessment at beginning of course/unit
  • Include follow-up short answer and/or essay questions to offer learners various methods for communicating what they know

Pros

  • Well-designed questions involving sequencing, primary source quotations, major themes, and maps/images
  • Includes answer key

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4

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