AP US History Exploration & Colonization Fabric of a Nation Quiz

What was the impact of colonization on Native Americans?

• Increased political power and representation

• Devastating loss of land, culture, and population

• Improved healthcare and education

• Positive economic growth and development

What was the Triangular trade and the Atlantic slave trade?

• The Triangular trade was a system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, involving the exchange of goods, raw materials, and slaves. The Atlantic slave trade was the part of the Triangular trade that involved the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas.

• The Triangular trade was a system of trade between Asia, Africa, and Australia, involving the exchange of goods, raw materials, and slaves.

• The Atlantic slave trade was the part of the Triangular trade that involved the transportation of enslaved Europeans to Africa.

• The Triangular trade was a system of trade between North America, South America, and Europe, involving the exchange of goods, raw materials, and slaves.

What were the colonial economies and mercantilism?

• Colonial economies were based on providing financial aid and support to the mother country. Mercantilism was the economic policy that discouraged exports and accumulation of wealth.

• Colonial economies were focused on promoting economic independence for the colonies. Mercantilism was the economic policy that advocated for free trade and open markets.

• Colonial economies were based on sharing resources and labor equally between the colonies and the mother country. Mercantilism was the economic policy that encouraged imports and trade deficits.

• Colonial economies were based on the exploitation of resources and labor in colonies for the benefit of the mother country. Mercantilism was the economic policy that supported this system by promoting exports and accumulating wealth through a favorable balance of trade.

How were the 13 colonies founded?

• The 13 colonies were founded by time travelers from the future.

• The 13 colonies were founded by aliens from outer space.

• The 13 colonies were founded by a group of pirates.

• European settlers arrived in North America in the 17th and 18th centuries.

What were the conflicts between European powers in North America?

• Territorial control, trade routes, and resources

• Competition for technological advancements

• Religious disputes and cultural differences

• Struggles for political power and influence

How did colonization affect the culture and traditions of Native Americans?

• Colonization strengthened the traditional practices and languages of Native American tribes

• Colonization led to the loss of traditional practices, languages, and land for many Native American tribes.

• Native Americans willingly gave up their land and traditions to colonizers

• Colonization had no impact on Native American culture and traditions

What were the main goods traded in the Triangular trade?

• Furs, timber, and iron ore

• Gold, silver, and precious stones

• Textiles, spices, and tea

• Main goods traded were slaves, sugar, rum, tobacco, and manufactured goods.

How did mercantilism impact the economies of the colonies?

• It led to the colonies becoming self-sufficient and independent from the mother country.

• It increased their ability to trade with other nations and import raw materials from the mother country.

• It restricted their ability to trade with other nations and required them to export raw materials to the mother country.

• It had no impact on their ability to trade or export raw materials.

What were the reasons for the founding of the 13 colonies?

• Military, educational, and cultural reasons

• Social, environmental, and technological reasons

• Health, agricultural, and geographical reasons

• Economic, religious, and political reasons

What were the major battles between European powers in North America?

• Battle of Quebec, Battle of Fort Duquesne, Battle of Fort Necessity

• Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Little Bighorn, Battle of Alamo, Battle of Bull Run