Unit 2 Colonial America SSUSH1a-d Review

What is mercantilism?

• A system where colonies exist to benefit the mother country

• A form of government where power is held by the people

• A religious movement in the 16th century

• A type of economic system based on free trade

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which crop was most important to the economy of the Southern Colonies?

• Wheat

• Tobacco

• Rice

• Cotton

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was a primary reason for the establishment of the New England Colonies?

• To find gold and silver

• To establish trade routes

• To seek religious freedom

• To expand the British Empire

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a reason for the establishment of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

• To create a buffer against Spanish Florida

• To establish a haven for Quakers

• To find a Northwest Passage

• To grow sugarcane

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the trans-Atlantic trade impact the development of the colonies?

• It led to the establishment of universities

• It created a demand for labor, leading to the use of enslaved Africans

• It resulted in the colonists adopting Native American customs

• It caused the colonies to become self-sufficient

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the relationship between the Southern Colonies and American Indians.

• They had a peaceful coexistence with mutual trade agreements

• They often had conflicts over land and resources

• They formed alliances to fight against other European powers

• They lived in completely separate areas with no interaction

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the geography of New England impacted its economic development.

• The fertile soil led to large-scale farming

• The dense forests provided timber for shipbuilding

• The flat plains were ideal for cattle ranching

• The warm climate allowed for year-round agriculture

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the economic development of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies.

• They relied heavily on fishing and whaling

• They developed a mixed economy of agriculture and commerce

• They focused solely on cash crops like tobacco

• They were primarily involved in mining and metallurgy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of mercantilism on the colonial economy.

• It allowed colonies to trade freely with any nation

• It restricted colonies to trade only with the mother country

• It led to the development of a strong manufacturing base in the colonies

• It encouraged colonies to become self-sufficient

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Assess the role of location in the development of the Southern Colonies.

• The proximity to the ocean facilitated trade and transportation

• The mountainous terrain made agriculture difficult

• The cold climate limited the growing season

• The lack of rivers hindered irrigation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking