Colonial Period and Independence — United States Citizenship Practice Test
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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This United States Citizenship Colonial Period and Independence practice set has 17 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 60% on the real United States Citizenship knowledge test to pass.
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Three questions from the Colonial Period and Independence bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 17 questions at random from the same bank.
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
- Religious freedom — Correct answer
- To pay higher taxes to the king
- To join the British army
- To establish a new monarchy
Explanation: Many colonists came to America for religious freedom. Other acceptable answers include: freedom, political liberty, economic opportunity.
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- American Indians — Correct answer
- The Pilgrims
- Spanish settlers
- British colonists
Explanation: American Indians lived in America before the Europeans arrived. Other acceptable answers include: Native Americans.
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What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
- Africans — Correct answer
- Irish immigrants
- English colonists
- French settlers
Explanation: Africans were taken and sold as slaves. Other acceptable answers include: people from Africa.
Handbook: Colonial Period and Independence