The only mineral that was available in any significant quantity in colonial America was:   a.  Gold.   b.  Silver.   c.  Iron.   d.  Coal.

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Eli Whitney is most noted for   a.  inventing the steam engine.   b.  inventing the cotton gin.   c.  inventing the technology for the first railroad engine.   d.  developing the Erie Canal.

The “duplication production” laws passed by Parliament in the late 17th and 18th centuries, restricted colonial export of   a.  woolen goods.   b.  tobacco.   c.  pig iron.   d.  cotton.

Immediately following the Revolution, in the 1780s,     a.  indigo was the most important U.S. export (in terms of dollar value).   b.  Spain placed severe restrictions on trade between its colonies and the U.S.   c.  the U.S. became the main provider of shipping services for the French West Indies.   d.  Great Britain eliminated tariffs on rice and tobacco.

(04.03 MC)Anna is four years old. Her father is helping her learn how to ride a bike. He holds onto the back of the bike with two hands to help her balance. After a few weeks, Anna’s father realizes she is ready to ride with the support of just one hand. How would Lev Vygotsky explain this process?

Which is an accurate description of the Revolution?   a.  It never had majority support.   b.  All the states unanimously supported it   c.  It became a popular war, maintaining widespread popular support after 1776.   d.  Other countries supported the war.

Bartholomew Dias was recognized for being the first to achieve what accomplishment?   a.  Rounding the Cape of Good Hope.   b.  Sailing from Europe to India and back.   c.  Sailing around the world.   d.  Reaching South America.    e.  Exploring the interior of Canada. 

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The Embargo Act (1807)   a.  had a devastating effect on U.S. manufacturing.   b.  led to increases in U.S. exports and per capita income.   c.  increased U.S. imports, but decreased U.S. exports.   d.  was replaced by the Non-Importation Act of 1809.