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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of immigrants settled in Pennsylvania and composed nearly one-third of its population?
The English
The Scots-Irish
The Germans
The Africans
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the approximate population of the English colonies in 1700?
100,000
250,000
500,000
1 million
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What characterized life on the frontier?
Safety and stability
Cultural harmony
Danger and violence
Abundance of resources
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which colonial region used slaves most often as servants in upper-class homes?
New England
Southern colonies
Middle colonies
Western colonies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Most of the Europeans who came to America were from what three groups?
English
Scots-Irish
German
Dutch
Spanish
French
African
Swiss
Swedish
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of immigrants had a strong presence in New Netherland (New York)?
The English
The Scots-Irish
The Dutch
The French
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factors made America an attractive place for immigrants?
Growing economy, abundant land, and promises of freedom
Strong government, established communities, and cultural diversity
Harsh living conditions, limited opportunities, and political instability
Lack of resources, overcrowding, and religious persecution
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