SSUSH1 Quiz

What economic theory drove European nations to establish colonies in the Americas?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a primary reason for the establishment of the Southern Colonies?

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

• Political autonomy

• Scientific exploration

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe one way in which the geography of the New England Colonies impacted their economic development.

• The fertile soil led to large-scale agriculture.

• The rocky terrain and harsh climate led to a focus on fishing and shipbuilding.

• The vast plains were ideal for cattle ranching.

• The warm climate supported year-round farming.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the Middle Passage?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic to the Americas

• A migration path for early settlers to the Americas

• A route used by Native Americans for trade

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Explain one impact of trans-Atlantic trade on the development of American colonies.

• It led to the establishment of a barter system.

• It facilitated the exchange of goods, which boosted colonial economies.

• It resulted in the isolation of colonies from European markets.

• It caused a decline in agricultural production.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which colony was known for its diverse population and religious tolerance in the Mid-Atlantic region?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

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Identify one reason for the establishment of the New England Colonies.

• To find gold and silver

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish a fur trade

• To create a penal colony

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Explain how the location of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies influenced their economic development.

• Their coastal location facilitated trade and commerce.

• Their inland location limited access to trade routes.

• Their mountainous terrain hindered agricultural development.

• Their desert climate made farming difficult.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary cash crop in the Virginia Colony?

• Rice

• Indigo

• Tobacco

• Cotton

What was the main purpose of the Triangular Trade?

• To exchange goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas

• To establish new trade routes to Asia

• To trade exclusively between the Thirteen Colonies

• To promote peace between European nations