U.S. History Regents Review - Set 1: 1, 2, 3, 4

By what geographic features did early colonists settle near?

• Mountains

• Rivers and harbors

• On islands

• Desert

The Appalachian Mountains served as a barrier in what direction?

• North

• South

• East

• West

How did geography affect the economic development of the New England colonies/states?

• It led to the development of trade and industry because of their natural harbors.

• It led to the development of anti-federalist ideals.

• It helped New England to become the richest colony in the New World.

• Led to the development and placement of the Stock Market in Boston, Mass.

What is the name of the time period before the French and Indian War in which the English ignored the American colonies, allowing them to govern themselves.

• The English Victorian Era

• The Reformation

• The Enlightenment

• English colonial policy of Salutary Neglect.

What did New England Town Meetings, Virginia House of Burgess, and the Mayflower Compact cause the development of?

• They helped to extend the institution of slavery to other states.

• These three caused the development of self-government/democracy in the 13 colonies.

• They openly denied their role in any anti-English activities.

• They helped to bring about America's first schools.

This phrase asserts that the power of government comes from the people.

• "Natural Selection"

• "Mercantilism"

• "Consent of the Governed."

• "Volunteerism"

Mother country takes raw materials and markets from its colony to make a finished good and then sells back the finished good to the colony and only trade with England.

• "Natural Selection"

• "Mercantilism"

• "Consent of the Governed."

• "Volunteerism"

How did the arrival of Europeans affect Native American population?

• The two groups stayed separate from one another and developed differing cultures.

• Many Native Americans relocated to Europe.

• They thrived because of the new resource Europeans brought with them.

• It declined due to disease and warfare

How did the French and Indian War affect British colonial policy?

• After the French and Indian War, the British began to pass laws and taxes against the American colonies.

• France defeated England and took hold of the lucrative trade networks of the new world.

• The British became better friends with the American colonies.

• France was defeated and became an English colony.

What right did the John Peter Zenger Trial lead to?

• Proclamation of 1763.

• Freedom of the press.

• No Taxation Without Representation.

• United we stand divided we conquer.