Colonisation and Overseas Commerce

Q. Who manufactured the first locomotive in 1814 CE?

1. Richard Trevithick
2. George Stephenson
3. Robert Walpole
4. Martin Luther

Q. Although the US captured over half of Mexico including the capital of Mexico City. Polk did not annex all conquered Mexican territory because:

1. The American public did not want to bring in large numbers of "inferior' Catholic. non-English speakers as citizens.
2. His focus shifted quickly to the Oregon Territory issue.
3. He was afraid of adding more territory that might be open to slavery.
4. He was afraid it would anger England and France and possibly lead to a war.
5. He was afraid it might scare other Latin American countries that they too might be attacked and taken over.

Q. What could have contributed to the outbreak of the Anglo-Spanish war in the later part of the 16th century?

1. The restoration of royal supremacy over the Church of England (Protestant) by Elizabeth I.
2. King Philip II of Spain was a staunch defender of the Catholic Church.
3. A disagreement over the legitimacy of King Philip's claim to the Spanish throne.
4. Commercial disputes that centred on the colonies captured by both the parties.

Q. Which of the following is a British political party?

1. Republican Party
2. Whig Party
3. Democratic Party
4. La République En Marche!

Q. ______ followed "a policy of peace abroad, low taxation, and reducing the national debt".

1. Robert Walpole
2. Richard Trevithick
3. James Watt
4. Francis Drake

Q. England gained considerable naval supremacy after it defeated the Spanish Armada in the later part of the 17th century.

1. True
2. False

Q. Many of the Protestant artisans who fled persecution in Catholic Spain and France settled permanently in ________.

1. England
2. Portugal
3. West Indies
4. USA

Q. Choose the most accurate description of colonies.

1. Colonies are countries/areas whose resources are used for the benefit of their own country.
2. Colonies are countries/areas whose resources are used for the benefit of another country.
3. Colonies are countries/areas whose minerals are used for the benefit of another country.
4. Colonies are countries/areas whose minerals are used for the benefit of their own country.

Q. Who among the following enforced the Continental System?

1. King Philip II
2. Queen Elizabeth I
3. Robert Walpole
4. Napoleon Bonaparte