Which colony was the first English settlement in North America?
US History Regents Review I

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Jamestown
Answer explanation
Jamestown, established in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Roanoke Island was an earlier attempt but failed, while Plymouth and the Mayflower are associated with later settlements.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following best describes how slaves were treated in the Southern colonies?
Options:
They were treated well and given free education.
They were treated poorly and dehumanized.
They were paid to do skilled jobs and housework.
They were paid to do work in factories.
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They were treated poorly and dehumanized.
Answer explanation
Slaves in the Southern colonies were treated poorly and dehumanized, facing harsh conditions, lack of rights, and no education, contrasting with the incorrect options that suggest better treatment or payment.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the Southern colonies, what was the economy mostly based on? Options: Shipbuilding, producing iron and textiles in factories, whaling and fishing, producing cash crops on large farms
Back
producing cash crops on large farms
Answer explanation
In the Southern colonies, the economy was primarily based on producing cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo on large farms, which were essential for trade and export.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Small farms, rocky soil, cold winters, short growing season describes
Back
New England colonies
Answer explanation
The New England colonies are characterized by small farms, rocky soil, cold winters, and a short growing season, making them distinct from the Middle, Southern, and Western colonies, which have different agricultural conditions.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
To run large plantations, planters relied mostly on the work of _________________.
Back
enslaved African-Americans
Answer explanation
To run large plantations, planters relied mostly on the work of enslaved African-Americans, as they provided the necessary labor force for the extensive agricultural operations that characterized these plantations.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
People who lived in the New England colonies most likely had which of the following jobs? Farming, Raising livestock, Ship building and fishing
Back
Ship building and fishing
Answer explanation
In the New England colonies, the economy was heavily based on maritime activities due to their coastal location. Therefore, ship building and fishing were common jobs, unlike farming and raising livestock, which were more prevalent in other regions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Large farms, called ___________________, were spread throughout the Southern colonies.
Back
Plantations
Answer explanation
Large farms in the Southern colonies were known as plantations. These plantations were crucial for agricultural production, particularly for cash crops like tobacco and cotton, distinguishing them from trade centers or settlements.
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