History Quiz

What is a cash crop?

• A crop grown for personal use

• A crop grown to be sold

• A crop grown for decoration

• A crop grown for animal feed

What does indentured servitude involve?

• Working for free forever

• Working for a set time for training or land

• Working without any agreement

• Working only for food

Who is a burgess?

• A farmer in colonial Virginia

• A representative to the legislature in colonial Virginia and Maryland

• A soldier in colonial Maryland

• A merchant in colonial Virginia

What is capitalism?

• An economic system where the government controls prices

• An economic system where resources are publicly owned

• An economic system where resources and businesses are privately owned

• An economic system where businesses are owned by the community

What is a plantation?

• A small garden for personal use

• A large farm where crops are grown by many laborers

• A place where animals are raised

• A factory for producing goods

What does persecution mean?

• Fair treatment of all people

• Cruel and unfair treatment of a group of people

• Equal opportunities for everyone

• Kindness towards strangers

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A trade agreement between colonies

• An agreement for self-government signed by the Pilgrims

• A peace treaty with Native Americans

• A map of the New World

What is the main purpose of a cash crop?

• To feed the farmer's family

• To be sold for profit

• To be used as decoration

• To be stored for emergencies