Unit 1: Colonial America

This region was known for producing a large number of cash crops.

• Middle Colonies
• New England Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• English Colonies

The triangular trade had a major impact in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• Wiping out portions of tribes
• Continuing West Africa, the Colonies and the West Indies independence on England
• Spreading the African culture
• None of the above

What was the major reason people came to Jamestown?

• Religious Freedom
• Economic Reasons
• Political Freedom
• For Adventure!

Which of these is true about the Southern Colonies?

• A major part of their economy was based on ship building.
• Puritanism was the main religion of the people.
• There were less slaves here than in the middle colonies.
• This is the most diverse colony both racially and religiously.

What was the main motivating factor to why countries began to colonize?

• Religious Reasons
• Economic Reasons
• Political Reasons
• None of the above

Who helped the people survive at Jamestown and the first few years at Plymouth?

• England
• Spain
• Other Colonies
• Native Americans

This region relies on ship building to make money.

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Chesapeake Colonies
• Southern Colonies

All of these are true about the Middle Colonies EXCEPT:

• Mild Climate - Warm summers, cold winters
• Religiously Intolerant
• Mixed economy - ship building and cash crops
• Separation of Church and State

What were the Navigation Acts?

• French laws used to control its colonies in Africa.
• Rules on how to drive your ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
• British laws used to control its American colonies.
• None of the above

What is mercantilism?

• A belief in spreading resources around the world.
• An economic system that creates little markets around the world.
• An economic system that encourages Exports over Imports.
• None of the above.