SSUSH1 Remediation

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What is mercantilism?

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An economic policy where colonies exist to benefit the mother country.

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Which ocean did the trans-Atlantic trade cross?

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Atlantic Ocean

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Which colony was part of the Southern Colonies? Options: Massachusetts, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania

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Georgia

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Which group of colonies included Connecticut and Rhode Island?

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New England Colonies

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Which colony was considered part of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies? Options: Virginia, South Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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Explain how the trans-Atlantic trade contributed to the economic development of the colonies.

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It allowed the exchange of goods, such as raw materials and manufactured products, boosting colonial economies.

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Describe one way the location of the Southern Colonies influenced their economic development.

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The fertile land and warm climate supported large-scale agriculture and plantations.

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Describe one reason why the New England Colonies, such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, developed town meetings as a form of government.

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The close-knit communities and religious values encouraged local self-government.

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Why was Rhode Island established as a New England Colony?

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To provide a place for religious freedom and separation of church and state

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Explain how the diverse population of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies influenced their economic development.

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It encouraged a mix of farming, trade, and crafts, making the economy more varied.