US History Up to the Civil War

Which factor MOST influenced the economic development of the colonial South?

• plentiful forests

• long growing seasons and fertile soil

• abundant water power for manufacturing

Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?

• New England
• Southern
• Middle
• Backcountry

Which statement best describes the differences between the New England and the Southern colonies in the Colonial Era?

• The southern colonies had slaves while the New England colonies outlawed the institution of slavery.

• The southern colonies manufactured finished goods while the New England colonies relied on cash crop farming.

• The southern colonies established large urban centers while New England colonies consisted of small villages.

• The southern colonies developed large plantations while the New England colonies cultivated small farms.

This colonial region has a year round growing season making it perfect for crops such as indigo.

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

Which colony was settled by Quakers, and Europeans seeking freedom and equality?

• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Maryland

What is an agreement between people and the government?

• Consent
• Natural Rights
• Social Contract
• Voting

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth
and Jamestown?

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.
• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.
• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.
• Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown wasfounded for commercial profit.

Which group was among the first to call for an end to slavery?

• American Indians, because they viewed the plight of slaves as similar to their own
• Quakers, because slavery contradicted their religious beliefs
• British loyalists, because Great Britain had ended the slave trade
• Puritans, because the New England economy did not rely on slavery

Boston and New Orleans were both founded as - 

• port cities
• farming communities
• industrial centers
• military outposts

How many colonies were there before the American Revolution?

• 13

• 50

• 25

• 0