Chapter 4 Life in the Colonies Review

What are examples of cash crops?

• Tobacco

• Squash

• Cotton

• Corn

What did Virginians depend on as their primary source of wealth?

• Construction

• Property

• Agriculture

• Fishing

Tobacco relied on a steady and inexpensive source of labor, so African men, women and children were forcibly brought to Virginia to work on plantations.

• True

• False

The culture, beliefs and architecture of colonial Virginia reflected which of the following groups of people who lived there? (Click all that apply)

• Canadians

• Native Americans

• Africans

• Europeans

What are some examples of colonial architecture in Virginia? (Click all that apply)

• Homes

• Fences

• Churches

• Barns

Richmond reflects Native American culture while Roanoke reflects English culture. True or False?

• True

• False

Which regions of Virginia did the English primarily settle?

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Shenandoah Valley

Where did Africans primarily settle in Virginia?

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Shenandoah Valley

Where did the Germans and Scots-Irish primarily migrate and settle?

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Shenandoah Valley

Which was NOT a reason why the capital of Virginia was moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg?

• The town was destroyed by Native American attacks

• Fires destroyed buildings

• Drinking water was contaminated by salt water seepage

• Unhealthy living conditions caused diseases