1. In the pre-Revolutionary years, many people emigrated from where?
(a) England.
(b) The European continent.
(c) The British mainland.
(d) France.

2. The Earl of Hillsborough argues that the colonies are to benefit the kingdom through commerce and the production of goods. What does he think about settling the western lands, regarding this goal?
(a) It is a simple solution to achieve this goal.
(b) It makes no sense.
(c) It will be difficult to do.
(d) It makes a lot of sense.

3. What happens to the bill for which the Earl of Hillsborough fought?
(a) It is considered.
(b) It is defeated.
(c) It is modified.
(d) It is accepted.

4. Where are deliberately organized emigrant vessels more common?
(a) In Southern English and French ports.
(b) In Northern English and Northern Irish ports.
(c) In Southern English and Irish ports.
(d) In Northern English and Scottish ports.

5. Bailyn compares the Register's totals to notices of ships' arrivals in North America and finds what?
(a) The Register's totals account for probably around one-fifth of the total number of British emigrants.
(b) The Register's totals account for probably around two-fifths of the total number of British emigrants.
(c) The Register's totals account for probably around four-fifths of the total number of British emigrants.
(d) The Register's totals account for probably around three-fifths of the total number of British emigrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. The reports from the customs officials show 9,868 individuals leaving for North America from December, 1773 to March, 1776. Why must this number must be adjusted?

2. The emigrants listed in the Register sailed to America in how many different vessels?

3. When does Hillsborough take on the key post of secretary of state for the colonies?

4. How much regard is there for human suffering and rights?

5. This raw data that is collected by English and Scottish port officials is sent where?

(see the answer key)

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