A Basic AP US History Test!

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    What did the headright system do?  

    • Promised land to get people to come over
    • Got food to the new world
    • Created armies
    • Helped felons
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Welcome students, here we present you this short but very useful US history test. It just consists of 8 questions, so, try to hit all of them right and if your score doesn't come good at the end of this test, you can check out our other AP exam tests as well. Have fun!

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  • 2. 

    Who started harvesting tobacco?     

    • Richard Hakylut

    • John Rolfe

    • John Winthrop

    • William Berkely

    Correct Answer
    A. John Rolfe
    Explanation
    John Rolfe is the correct answer because he is known for introducing tobacco cultivation in the Jamestown colony in Virginia. He experimented with different tobacco varieties and successfully developed a high-quality strain that became popular in Europe. This discovery played a significant role in the economic success of the colony and helped establish tobacco as a major cash crop in Virginia.

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  • 3. 

    What is the Futile System?     

    • A system of rank

    • A way for food

    • Government

    Correct Answer
    A. A system of rank
    Explanation
    established by george calvert

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  • 4. 

    What was NOT wrong with the Chesapeake bay?     

    • Too marshy

    • Saltwater

    • Unhealthy conditions

    • Too high land level

    Correct Answer
    A. Too high land level
    Explanation
    The Chesapeake Bay was not affected by a high land level. This means that the area surrounding the bay did not have elevated or steep terrain. The absence of this factor suggests that the bay was not hindered by excessive slopes or cliffs, allowing for easier access and navigation.

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  • 5. 

    Who did the Duke of York give a ton of land to?     

    • Lord Berkely and George Carteret

    • Peter and Stuyvesant

    • James and Charles

    Correct Answer
    A. Lord Berkely and George Carteret
    Explanation
    The Duke of York gave a ton of land to Lord Berkely and George Carteret.

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  • 6. 

    Who ruled england after Charles 1?  

    • Richard Hakylut

    • John Winthrop

    • Oliver Cromwell

    • James 1

    Correct Answer
    A. Oliver Cromwell
    Explanation
    Oliver Cromwell ruled England after Charles 1. After the execution of Charles 1 in 1649, England became a republic known as the Commonwealth of England. Oliver Cromwell, as the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War, became the de facto ruler of the country. He served as the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth from 1653 until his death in 1658. Cromwell's rule was characterized by his strong military leadership and his efforts to establish a puritanical government.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the london merchant of the london company?     

    • Richard Hakylut

    • William Penn

    • Thomas Smith

    • George Calvert

    Correct Answer
    A. Thomas Smith
    Explanation
    Thomas Smith was the London merchant of the London Company. The London Company was a joint-stock company established in 1606 by royal charter with the purpose of establishing colonies in North America. Thomas Smith played a crucial role in the company as a merchant, overseeing the trade and financial operations of the company in London. He was responsible for organizing the funding, supplies, and logistics necessary for the successful establishment and operation of the company's colonies, including Jamestown in Virginia.

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    Why did James Oglethorpe found georgia?  

    • He wanted more land

    • More plantations

    • To put his felons

    • To capture spanish fortress

    Correct Answer
    A. To capture spanish fortress
    Explanation
    James Oglethorpe founded Georgia with the intention of creating a colony as a buffer between the British colonies and Spanish Florida. His primary goal was to establish a military outpost to protect the British colonies from potential Spanish attacks. By capturing a Spanish fortress, Oglethorpe aimed to secure the southern border and ensure the safety of the British colonies in North America.

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    Who was the man who wouldnt give ches. bay anything when they were overrun?

    • George Calvert

    • Lord Baltimore

    • King Charles

    • John Winthrop

    Correct Answer
    A. John Winthrop
    Explanation
    John Winthrop is the correct answer because he was the man who refused to give Chesapeake Bay anything when they were overrun. This suggests that he was unwilling to provide support or assistance to the region during a time of crisis. The other options, George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, and King Charles, do not have any connection to the given scenario and are therefore incorrect.

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