Unit 2 Topic 2

What did England do with the natural resources that they obtained from the colonies?

• England created finished goods from the natural resources. 

• England sold and traded the natural resources with Asia. 

• England forced the colonies to trade natural resources with t hem. 

• England traded the finished goods with the colonies and Africa. 

what colonies would have trouble growing large crops because they do not have enough fertile soil?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies 

• New England Colonies 

• England 

Which of the following best describes how the geography of the Southern colonies allowed them to focus on their main economic activities?

• Many colonies were located near good sources of freshwater.

• The soil surrounding the colonies was deep, rich. and fertile. 

• The warmer climate of the region allowed for a long growing season

• Iron deposits in the area saw an increased focus on mining. 

Which statements best describe why Southern planters required slaves to work on their plantations? 

• Planters required cheap labor to increase profits

• Planters did not want to work these large farms as it took a long time to complete

• England demanded large amounts of natural resources from the planters.

• Planters needed more fertile land to grow tobacco. 

• Southern planters grew large cash crops that required lots of labor to produce. 

Which statement best explains how the English used capital goods to gain natural resources from the Native Americans?

• Native Americans supplied all the natural resources that England wanted

• Native Americans traded fertile land for valuable resources.

• England traded directly with Native Americans instead of the colonies. 

• Native Americans used new materials in their daily lives. 

What impacts did England have on colonial trade?  

• The English forced the colonies to only trade with other colonies. 

• The colonies had to get all of their natural resources from England to make things they needed. 

• The English forced the colonies to trade all their natural resources with them. 

• The colonies were not allowed to produce certain items such as tools, and cloth. 

• The colonists could only use English ships to trade with other countries

Which two continents did the American colonies send natural resources to?

• South America 

• England 

• Europe

• Africa

• West Indies 

Which of the following most likely explains why Puritans left England for North America?

• natural resources 

• religious freedom

• trade

• lack of jobs

• a better life 

Which statements best explain why it was difficult for the New England colonies to grow large-scale cash crops?

• There was no access to a freshwater source.

• The soil in the region was sandy and rocky.

• The region was covered in dense forest that were difficult to clear. 

• The climate did not support a long growing season.

• The colonists only had small family farms.