Colonial Economy

Colonial Economy

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Colonial Economy

Colonial Economy

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History

8th Grade

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RI.7.8, RI.8.1, RI.8.8

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is mercantilism?

A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.

where colonies trade gold and silver with each other.

Wars that start over money.

Plantation colonies trading slaves for money.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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True or False? Great Britain wanted to create wealth by importing more goods than it exported.

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The impact of mercantilism was that

The rate of slavery in the Americas went down

Trade was limited in the Atlantic

The Colony grew wealthy

The Mother Country grew wealthy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three continents were involved in the Triangular Trade Route?

North America, South America and Africa

North America, Africa and Europe

North America, South America and Europe

North America, Africa, and Asia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was sent from North America to Europe?

Manufactured Goods

Gold and Slaves

Raw Materials

Iron Products such as guns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When slaves were loaded onto boats to be taken and sold, this part of the triangular trade route was called what?

the American Passage
the Middle Passage
the Lower Passage
the African Passage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the slaves during the journey?

Many made friends and enjoyed the " vacation".

Many died along the way or suffered injuries and died after reching the coast.

Many managed to scape by jumping overboard and swiming to the nearest coast.

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