Chapter 4 Review: Colonial Development

How did Puritans influence the creation of distinct social classes in New England?

• They controlled land distribution

• Determining who could participate in church

• They determined who could get an education

• They suggested crops that farmers should grow

Why did the British Parliament pass the Navigation Acts?

• To promote free trade

• To control colonial trade and ensure profits for Britain

• To encourage colonists to build their own ships

• To reduce taxes on imported goods

How were the lives of enslaved people different in the New England Colonies from those in the Southern Colonies?

• They had more freedom in the Southern Colonies

• They worked primarily in factories in the New England Colonies

• They were trained for specific duties in the New England Colonies

• They were treated equally in both regions

Why were the Carolinas well-suited for growing rice?

• The dry climate was ideal for rice cultivation

• The mountainous terrain provided natural irrigation

• The wet, swampy land was perfect for rice fields

• The cold winters prevented pests

What was the main cause of the growth of the African population in the Chesapeake region from 1660–1770?

• Natural increase

• Immigration from Europe

• the growth of the plantation economy

• Economic opportunities

What was unique about the Middle Colonies compared to the other regions?

• They had a single religion

• They were primarily agricultural

• They were the most diverse

• They had no cities

Which people were allowed to vote in colonial America?

• All white men and women

• Only white land-owning men

• Only men

• All adults

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Disputes over land in the Ohio Valley

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements

• Cultural conflicts

Why is the French and Indian War also referred to as the Seven Years' War?

• It was part of a conflict over territory outside of North America

• It was a war between seven different tribes

• The Albany Plan of Union was created for seven years

• It was initiated by seven major treaties

What effect did the Treaty of Paris have on France's power in North America?

• It increased France's power

• It had no effect

• It reduced France's power

• It expanded France's territory