APUSH 1.5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a key feature of the economy in the Middle Colonies?

• Rich soil and export of wheat and corn

• Long winters and subsistence farming

• Large plantations with tobacco and rice

• Limited use of money and gold

Open Ended

How did the geography and climate of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies influence their economies?

Open Ended

How did the diversity of religious groups in the American colonies, as shown in the map, influence colonial society and culture?

Multiple Choice

Which religious group was most prevalent in the Massachusetts colony according to the map?

• Congregational

• Anglican

• Lutheran

• Presbyterian

Multiple Choice

Which individual is most closely associated with the Great Awakening in colonial America?

• Jonathan Edwards

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Winthrop

Multiple Select

Based on the images of public preaching, which of the following were likely characteristics of the Great Awakening?

• Outdoor sermons

• Large crowds

• Focus on emotional experience

• Emphasis on scientific discovery

Open Ended

In what ways did education and higher education in the colonies reflect the values and priorities of colonial society?

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Boston News-Letter as shown in the first image?

• To inform colonists about news and events

• To advertise products

• To promote religious teachings

• To publish scientific discoveries

Multiple Choice

Which Enlightenment thinker is most closely associated with Empiricism, Natural Law, and Social Contract Theory?

• John Locke

• Isaac Newton

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Hobbes

Open Ended

In what ways did the political structure of the colonies (royal, proprietary, corporate) impact the development of American identity?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were types of colonies in British America in 1763?

• Royal

• Proprietary

• Corporate

• Communal

Open Ended

How did the spread of European Enlightenment ideas influence colonial society and culture in British North America?

Multiple Choice

What was the primary reason for European immigration to the American colonies between 1701 and 1775?

• Religious persecution and economic opportunity

• Military conquest

• Escape from disease

• Adventure and exploration

Multiple Select

Based on the maps and notes, which of the following ethnic groups predominantly settled in the Middle Colonies?

• German

• Dutch

• Scots-Irish

• Welsh

Open Ended

How did the geography and climate of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies influence their respective economies?

Multiple Choice

Which region of the American colonies was most likely to have plantations growing tobacco, rice, and indigo?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Western Frontier

Multiple Choice

Which religious group was most prevalent in the New England Colonies according to the map?

• Anglican

• Congregational

• Lutheran

• Roman Catholic

Open Ended

How did the Great Awakening influence colonial society and religious practices?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main subject of the first three images?

• Religious leaders and revival meetings during the Great Awakening

• Colonial architecture in New England

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Daily life in Puritan communities

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about colonial education are correct?

• Middle colonies' schools were often private or church-sponsored

• Southern colonies primarily used tutors

• All colonial colleges were non-sectarian

• Harvard was established in 1636

Multiple Choice

According to the AMSCO notes, what was a requirement for towns with 50 or more families in 1647?

• They must have a primary school

• They must build a church

• They must elect a mayor

• They must publish a newspaper

Open Ended

What role did newspapers like The Boston News-Letter play in colonial American society?

Open Ended

Reflecting on the images and notes, what connections can you make between transportation methods and economic activities in the colonial period?

Multiple Choice

How did geography and natural resources influence the economies of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies?

• New England relied on rocky soil and long winters for farming, Middle Colonies focused on manufacturing, Southern Colonies had limited agriculture due to poor soil.

• New England focused on large plantations, Middle Colonies had only trade, Southern Colonies were known for logging and shipping.

• New England had small farms and relied on shipping and trade, Middle Colonies had rich soil for wheat and corn export, Southern Colonies had diverse agriculture and plantations with crops like tobacco and rice.

• All regions depended solely on gold and silver for their economies.