Unit 1 Practice 2025

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Mercantilism was the principle that?

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the purpose of colonies is to economically benefit the mother country by providing natural resources and being a market for goods

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Which of the following BEST describes why Britain developed the mercantile system? They needed new colonies to ease overcrowding in the quickly growing British cities., To reduce the influence of neighboring countries, To encourage self-sufficiency and isolationism, They needed cheap raw materials for their industrial economy and also dedicated markets in which to sell goods.

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They needed cheap raw materials for their industrial economy and also dedicated markets in which to sell goods.

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The laws above created by England to control trade with the colonies were known as the ________ Acts.

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What colonial region is described where most people made their living by farming, with small farms north of the fall line and large commercial farms south of the fall line?

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southern

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Based on the map, how did New York City contribute to the development of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

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Goods were shipped through New York City's Hudson River on the way to England

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What were 2 impacts the Great Awakening had in the colonies? Options: Promoted scientific advancements and discouraged personal responsibility, Created unity in the colonies and challenged traditional authority. , Encouraged political activism and increased loyalty to the British Crown, Decreased church attendance and discouraged individualism

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Created unity in the colonies and challenged traditional authority.

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Most diverse people, Largest Cities (Philadelphia & New York), Diverse commerce & thriving economies

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Mid-Atlantic Colonies

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*thin, rocky soil
*abundant forests close to the shore
*strict religious beliefs

The above list best fits with which colonial region?

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New England

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Which heading best completes the partial outline: Villages with town meetings, Small farms, lumber industry, and commercial fishing, Established for religious reasons?

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New England colonies

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Most diverse people, Largest Cities (Philadelphia & New York), Diverse commerce & thriving economies

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Mid-Atlantic Colonies

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