Test 1 Review

Which of the following was a chief economic cause for colonization in the Americas?

• Slavery

• Mercantilism

• Industrialization

• Plantation System

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?

• Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.

• Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.

• Natural harbors provided access to markets.

• Extreme climates limited productive activity.

How were legislators chosen to serve in colonial assemblies in North America?

• They were elected by eligible citizens.

• They were selected by church officials.

• They were appointed by royal governments.

• They were chosen by the KIng

Which American colonies were a primary exporter of lumber and whale oil to Great Britain?

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Western Colonies

• Middle Colonies

Which conclusion can be made of how 17th century settlers benefited from the rich soil and a long growing season associated primarily in the south?

• Unearthed metals provided Europe with marketable goods from the Triangle Trade.

• This was the main reason for the success of colonies such as Virginia and the Carolinas.

• This eventually developed long lasting trading partners between Great Britain and Spain.

• Plantation systems helped create a ship building empire for France due to substantial forests.

Which colony was founded in 1607 and was successful because of its fertile land, plentiful game, and abundant timber?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• New York

Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century primarily to -

• profit from natural resources

• avoid crop failures and famine

• escape persecution

• produce cash crops to pay off debts

Southern dependence on slavery and an agricultural economy resulted in-

• an excellent railroad system

• a lack of factories

• a dependence of government tax breaks

• several new political parties

What do you think was the most important contribution of the House of Burgesses established in Jamestown in 1619?

• It provided more independence to Jamestown (Virginia).

• It helped stop much of the bad treatment of local Indians.

• It set the rules by which new immigrants could obtain land.

• It aided in the growth of representative government.

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To reduce over population in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• To profit from trade in furs and other goods

• To create joint ventures with other European powers