11.1 - Colonial America

What was the first permanent settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke Island

• St. Augustine, Florida

• New Netherland

What was the Middle Passage?

• Water Route through North America to California

• European slave trade with India

• European slave trade route from Europe to Africa

• European slave trade route from Africa to the Americas

The exchange of plants, animals, and disease is referred to as

• the Spanish Exchange

• the African Exchange

• the Columbian Exchange

• the Native American Exchange

Which of the following is a negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on Native Americans?

• Agriculture spread to more regions.

• The spread of diseases killed millions of people.

• The use of the horse caused native peoples to leave.

• Native peoples were no longer allowed to use their languages.

In colonial America, geography most directly influenced

• religious practices

• economic activities

• voter eligibility

• family structure

Which geographic features contributed to the economic development of the plantation system in the South?

• rocky soil and deep harbors

• short rivers and many waterfalls

• rich soil, long growing season, and warm climate

• high mountains and numerous rivers

Which geographic feature was most important for the development of industry/commerce (trade) in the New England and Middle colonies?

• limited rainfall

• natural harbors and rivers

• long growing season

• mountainous terrain

During the 1700s, the British government used mercantilism to

• profit from its colonies

• develop colonial manufacturing

• discourage colonial agriculture

• promote colonial trade with other nations

Under the British system of mercantilism, the American colonies served primarily as

• self-sufficient trading partner for other European nations

• source of raw materials and market for British manufactured goods

• source of manpower for the British army and navy

• buffer to the expansion of French and Spanish colonies

During the colonial period, which geographic feature presented the greatest barrier to the westward migration of American settlers?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Ohio River

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains