Colonial America Quiz 1

What is mercantilism?

• An economic theory and practice promoting government regulation of a nation's economy for wealth accumulation through exports and precious metals.

• An economic theory and practice promoting self-sufficiency and isolationism.

• An economic theory and practice promoting government regulation of a nation's economy for wealth accumulation through imports and foreign investment.

• An economic theory and practice promoting free trade and open markets.

What were the Navigation Acts?

• The Navigation Acts were laws passed by the American colonies to restrict trade with Britain.

• The Navigation Acts were laws passed by the French Parliament to regulate colonial trade.

• The Navigation Acts were laws passed by the British Parliament to promote free trade with the colonies.

• The Navigation Acts were laws passed by the British Parliament to regulate colonial trade and benefit the British economy.

What is salutary neglect?

• British policy of actively enforcing laws on American colonies.

• British policy of granting independence to American colonies.

• British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws on American colonies

• British policy of providing economic support to American colonies.

Who was John Locke?

• John Locke was a famous painter.

• John Locke was a professional athlete.

• John Locke was an English philosopher and physician.

• John Locke was a renowned chef.

What were the main principles of mercantilism?

• Allowing unrestricted imports and exports, promoting global economic integration, and prioritizing international cooperation over national interests.

• Focusing on self-sufficiency and isolationism, discouraging foreign trade and interaction, and relying on domestic resources.

• Promoting free trade and open markets, encouraging foreign investment, reducing tariffs and barriers to trade, and supporting international cooperation.

• Accumulating wealth through a favorable balance of trade, establishing colonies, restricting imports, and promoting domestic industries.

How did the Navigation Acts impact the American colonies?

• The Navigation Acts allowed the American colonies to trade freely with other countries.

• The Navigation Acts increased trade opportunities for the American colonies.

• The Navigation Acts restricted trade and forced the American colonies to only trade with England.

• The Navigation Acts had no impact on trade in the American colonies.

What were the consequences of salutary neglect?

• Loss of cultural identity and assimilation.

• Increased taxation and economic hardship.

• Stagnation and lack of progress.

• Development of self-government and a sense of independence

What were John Locke's beliefs about government?

• John Locke believed in a strong central government, the violation of natural rights, and the imposition of rule without consent.

• John Locke believed in anarchy, the absence of natural rights, and the exclusion of the governed.

• John Locke believed in limited government, the protection of natural rights, and the consent of the governed.

• John Locke believed in absolute government control, the suppression of natural rights, and the disregard of the governed.

How did mercantilism contribute to the growth of European empires?

• By promoting trade, colonization, and the establishment of colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for finished goods.

• By prioritizing self-sufficiency and isolationism.

• By promoting the development of local industries and reducing reliance on foreign trade.

• By discouraging trade and limiting the growth of colonies.

What influence did John Locke have on the American Revolution?

• John Locke influenced the American Revolution by providing the philosophical foundation for the concept of natural rights and the social contract.

• John Locke influenced the American Revolution by opposing the concept of natural rights and the social contract.

• John Locke influenced the American Revolution by promoting the idea of a strong central government.

• John Locke influenced the American Revolution by advocating for a monarchy and absolute power.