Colonial America Quiz

What were the three types of colonies in Colonial America?

• Charter, Proprietary, Royal

• Charter, Proprietary, Independent

• Charter, Royal, Independent

• Proprietary, Royal, Independent

To enforce Mercantilism, the Navigation Acts were passed. Which of the following is not a policy?

• Colonists were forced to sell their raw materials to England

• Goods purchased by colonist from another country were sent to England first to be taxed

• Countries should export more than they import

• All trade goods had to be carried on English built ships and have an English crew

What was the purpose of mercantilism in Colonial America?

• To create equal trade between colonies

• To enrich the mother country

• To promote independence from England

• To establish fair taxation policies

What were the Navigation Acts in Colonial America?

• Laws that allowed colonists to trade freely with any country

• Laws that forced colonists to sell raw materials only to England

• Laws that encouraged smuggling and illegal trade

• Laws that promoted fair trade between colonies

What was the main cause of population growth in Colonial America?

• Immigration

• Slavery

• Childbirth

• All of the above

What role did economy and religion play in shaping Colonial American society?

• They had no influence on society

• They were the main factors in determining social status

• They were secondary to political factors

• They were only important in certain regions

What was the main economic activity in the New England Colonies?

• Lumber yards

• Fishing/whaling

• Shipbuilding

• All of the above

What type of farming was common in the New England Colonies?

• Subsistence farming

• Cash crop farming

• Livestock farming

• Plantation farming

What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?

• Lumber yards

• Fishing/whaling

• Shipbuilding

• Plantation agriculture

What were the cash crops grown in the Southern Colonies?

• Tobacco and rice

• Corn and wheat

• Indigo and cotton

• Potatoes and beans