European Exploration and Colonization Quiz

How did the Navigation Acts enforce mercantilism, and why did colonists oppose these laws?

• They restricted trade to England, and colonists wanted to trade freely.

• They allowed free trade, and colonists wanted restrictions.

• They encouraged colonists to trade with other nations.

• They banned all trade, and colonists wanted to trade with England.

What role did the colonies play in the mercantilist system, and how did this benefit the mother country?

• Colonies provided raw materials, benefiting the mother country by allowing it to sell manufactured goods back.

• Colonies manufactured goods, benefiting the mother country by providing cheap labor.

• Colonies were independent, benefiting the mother country by paying taxes.

• Colonies imported goods, benefiting the mother country by increasing its wealth.

What was the Middle Passage, and why was it significant in the triangular trade system?

• It was the route that transported slaves from Africa to America, crucial for the labor force in the colonies.

• It was the route that transported manufactured goods from Europe to Africa, crucial for trade.

• It was the route that transported raw materials from the colonies to Europe, crucial for manufacturing.

• It was the route that transported gold from Africa to Europe, crucial for wealth.

Which of the following happened as a direct result of the policy of "salutary neglect" from 1690 to 1760?

• The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

• Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.

• The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.

• Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future colonial governments.

• It weakened the influence of religion in government.

• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.

• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list? - The Mayflower Compact - The charter establishing the Virginia House of Burgesses - The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The opportunity for trade with American Indians

• The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

• The doctrine of the Church of England

• The economic system of mercantilism

Sort the following statements

Groups:

(a) New England Colonies

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(b) Middle Colonies

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(c) Southern Colonies

• Quakers

• Fishing, Lumber, and Trade

• Long warm summers, long growing seasons

• Puritains

• Culturally diverse (different types of people)

• Cold winters, rocky soil

• "Breadbasket"

• Catholics

• Plantations with cash crops

Label each statement.

a

b

c

d

e

Limited the power of the King

First constitution in the colonies

First Representative Gov

First colonial Self-Gov

Protected the rights of English Citizens

Match the colony with the correct picture

• Southern Colonies

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• New England Colonies

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• Middle Colonies

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