Colonial America and Early Settlements Quiz

What is mercantilism?

• Colonies existed for the sole benefit of the mother country

• Colonies worked alongside the mother country equally

• Colonies would soon exceed the mother country as a dominant power

Which European country had the most cooperative relationships with Native American tribes?

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• France

How did the policy of Salutary Neglect affect the enforcement of British laws in the American colonies?

• It led to stricter enforcement of British laws in the colonies

• It resulted in a relaxed enforcement of British laws in the colonies

• It caused British laws to be completely ignored in the colonies

Which factor significantly influenced the economy of the Southern Colonies?

• Reliance on agriculture and plantation systems

• Focus on industrial development and manufacturing

• Emphasis on trade and maritime activities

What was a defining feature of the New England colonies?

• Based on agriculture and innovation

• Based on religious service and dedication

Which of the following had a positive impact on both Europe and the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

• Food

• Animals

• Disease

What was a long lasting legacy of the League of Iroquois?

• Inspired modern democratic federalism

• Brought peace to years of war

• Inspired Europeans with peaceful coexistence

Early settlers faced many issues. Which conflict started and was escalated by Bacon’s Rebellion?

• Conflicts with Native Americans

• Conflicts between rich and poor in colonial governments

The Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are examples of what?

• Efforts to establish colonial democratic governments leading to independence from GB

• Attempts to secure economic prosperity by growing trade partners

• Attempts to overthrow British governors

Economic system which prohibited the colonies from trading with other countries and having factories

• Free Enterprise

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut