Chapter 3 Sec 1 Quiz

What industry caused colonial New England to become a center of trade?

• Mining

• Textiles

• Whaling

• Publishing

Why did enslaved workers only make up 1-2% of New England's population?

• Slavery was illegal in New England

• Few farms in New England were large enough to require additional workers/ enslaved workers

• African Americans did not want to live in New England

• African Americans were considered free citizens in New England

Which group was known for promoting religious tolerance in the Middle Colonies?

• Puritans

• Catholics

• Dutch Settlers

• Jewish Settlers

Where did most African Americans in the Middle Colonies live?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Atlanta, Georgia

What prompted many Europeans to immigrate to the Colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries?

• Political unrest in their home countries

• Religious persecution

• Opportunities for work

• Opportunities for wealth