by alex
Step into the rich tapestry of early American history with our APUSH Unit 1 Quiz. This quiz will take you through the significant events, influential figures, and pivotal moments that shaped the beginnings of what would become the United States. Sharpen your historical understanding and see how well you remember the key details of this formative era. Good luck!
APUSH Unit 1 Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which of the following was a significant reason for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?
To find new trade routes to Asia
To establish democratic governments
To spread industrialization
To escape the Black Death
2. What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To declare independence from England
To establish a framework for self-government
To outline the rights of Native Americans
To create a trade agreement with France
3. Which Native American confederation was known for its sophisticated political system and influence in the northeastern United States?
The Iroquois Confederacy
The Cherokee Nation
The Sioux Nation
The Apache Tribe
4. What was the primary cash crop that drove the economy of the Virginia colony in the 17th century?
Cotton
Sugar
Tobacco
Rice
5. Which European country was the first to establish a permanent settlement in what is now the United States?
Spain
France
England
Portugal
6. What was the main goal of the Puritans who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
To establish a society based on their religious beliefs
To seek gold and other riches
To create a military outpost
To find new trade routes
7. Which of the following was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange?
The spread of smallpox to Native American populations
The abolition of slavery
The establishment of the United Nations
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean
8. Who was the leader of the Aztec Empire at the time of its conquest by Hernán Cortés?
Montezuma II
Atahualpa
Pachacuti
Tupac Amaru
9. What was the primary reason for the establishment of the colony of Georgia?
To provide a buffer against Spanish Florida
To create a haven for persecuted Catholics
To establish a major trading port
To find gold and other precious metals
10. Which of the following was a significant effect of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676?
Increased reliance on African slave labor
The end of indentured servitude
The establishment of a new colonial government
The beginning of the American Revolution
