Cultural Diversity

What did European colonists replicate when they settled in America?

• Native American traditions

• Their motherlands and fatherlands

• African cultures

• Asian customs

Why did the colonists have to develop new approaches in America?

• They wanted to create a new culture

• They were forced by the Native Americans

• Conditions in America were very different from back home

• They were following orders from the British government

What did the American colonies present in about the year 1750?

• A unified culture

• A hodgepodge of economic, social, and religious interests

• A single economic system

• A single religious belief

What was a significant cultural practice in New England that was not as prominent in other regions?

• A) Religious toleration

• B) Town meeting

• C) Slavery

• D) Cultural melting pot

Where did the Baptists tend to live in New England?

• Coastal areas

• Urban areas

• Upcountry areas

• River valleys