Colonial America and the American Revolution

Which colonial region based it's economy on fishing due to its natural harbors?

• Middle Colonies

• Northern Colonies/ New England Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Virginian Colonies

New England colonies had many problems with agriculture due to what?

• rocky, harsh soil and cold climates

• very hot weather

• dark colored soil

• bugs

What was a main reason large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period?

• British laws promoted the growth of slavery in the South.

• Southern mountains led to the development of isolated farms

• Cotton could only be grown in wetlands.

• The climate in the South provided longer growing seasons.

A fundamental principle of a republican form of government is that

• hereditary rulers are the legitimate possessors of power

• laws should be created directly by the citizens

• laws must be passed by elected representatives of the people

• governments aren't responsible for protecting rights

A system of government where citizens have a DIRECT say in the creation of laws is called a

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Which law created an imaginary line preventing colonists from moving West after the F&I war?

• Townsend Acts

• Stamp Act

• Proclamation of 1763

• Currency Act

John Locke's theory of Natural Rights consisted of which of the following?

• Life, Liberty and Property

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Habeas Corpus

During the colonial period, the major geographic barrier to westward expansion was the

• Great Plains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Ohio River

• Rocky Mountains

During the 1700s, the British government used mercantilism to

• profit from its colonies

• develop colonial manufacturing

• discourage colonial agriculture

• promote colonial trade with other nations

The British policy of salutary neglect toward the American colonies contributed to ...

• a decline in colonial manufacturing

• the decline of slavery

• a decrease in French and Spanish influence in North America

• the development of independent colonial practices