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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By 1775, it is estimated that one in every ____________ of the people in this city was a servant.
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

2. In what kind of world do these people live?
(a) One that is constantly at risk.
(b) One that is somewhat risky.
(c) One that is much like it is today.
(d) One that is much like Great Britain.

3. What does John Powell, an undersecretary of state for the colonies, suggest?
(a) A statistical assessment of those who do not emigrate.
(b) Emigration be difficult and expensive.
(c) Emigration be halted.
(d) A statistical assessment of emigration be done to see how Britain was affected.

4. Do there appear to be concentrations of indentured servants in particular occupations settling in certain colonies?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Not at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

5. Can the precise difference between the actual numbers of emigrants and between the Register's totals be established?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, in a few years.
(c) Yes.
(d) Maybe.

6. What information is sometimes estimated by the customs officials?
(a) Age.
(b) Race.
(c) Gender.
(d) Trade.

7. What has long existed in the silk industry?
(a) Many jobs.
(b) Happy employees.
(c) The same weaving techniques.
(d) Labor unrest.

8. What is commonly believed by 1773?
(a) British emigration was leading to more wealth for those who stayed behind.
(b) British emigration was becoming more difficult to do.
(c) British emigration was becoming unpopular.
(d) British emigration was leading to depopulation in certain areas of the British Isles.

9. Of the 6,190 emigrants whose occupation is listed, only _____________ listed occupations that were considered "gentle."
(a) 45%
(b) 4.5%
(c) 2.3%.
(d) 23%.

10. What does Bailyn say about what these patterns show about the migration from Britain to America?
(a) A unorganized movement of people.
(b) A small amount of movement of people.
(c) A movement that, at times, seems to have a pattern.
(d) A discrete and patterned movement of people.

11. As what do the colonies become known?
(a) A potential gold mine in land values, consumer markets, and so on.
(b) A no man's land.
(c) A savage land.
(d) A threat to British power.

12. Why does Tompkyns soon hire an extra clerk?
(a) He is overwhelmed with his job.
(b) He is tired of his job.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He is emigrating to America.

13. When does Hillsborough take on the key post of secretary of state for the colonies?
(a) In 1768.
(b) In 1738.
(c) In 1758.
(d) In 1748.

14. Where are most of the ironworks built?
(a) In open country.
(b) In heavily wooded areas.
(c) Along the coast.
(d) In agricultural towns.

15. What is Bailyn's first impression of British life in the years leading up to the American Revolution?
(a) One of complexity as tens of thousands of people in every region in Europe moves to ports of exit.
(b) One of complexity as thousands of people in every region of the country move to ports of exit.
(c) One of simplicity as a few hundred people move to London and a few other ports of exit.
(d) One of simplicity as only those in England move to London, the port of exit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other jobs had also become unstable?

2. What is also increasing between industries?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. What is John Tompkyns' job?

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