Civil War and Reconstruction Concepts

Which of the following distinguished the Middle Colonies from New England and the Southern Colonies?

• The Middle Colonies were more diverse in accepting different religions and immigrants. The New England Colonies were more strict in religion. The Southern Colonies had less people and were a lot more rural.

• The Middle Colonies had the largest plantations compared to the other regions.

• The Middle Colonies were known for their strict religious laws, unlike the other colonies.

• The Middle Colonies had the coldest climate and shortest growing season of all the colonies.

How did the fast spread of English settlements affect Native Americans?

• The fast spread of the English settlements pushed the Native Americans into a corner, and forced many to move. It also spread disease which totalled their population.

• It led to a peaceful coexistence and increased trade between the groups.

• It resulted in Native Americans gaining more land and resources.

• It had little to no impact on the Native American population.

What pull factor encouraged people to leave England and travel to America?

• The pull factor that encouraged people to leave England and travel to America was job opportunities, and or religious freedom.

• The pull factor was the harsh climate in England.

• The pull factor was the lack of food in America.

• The pull factor was the desire to escape from American taxes.

In the mid-1700s, what did the American colonies all have in common?

• In the mid-1700s all the American colonies had relatively temperate climates and a focus on agriculture.

• All the American colonies were governed directly by the British Parliament.

• The American colonies all had the same official religion.

• All the American colonies had abolished slavery by the mid-1700s.

Which of these was encouraged under Mercantilism?

• It encouraged imports and exports and also the Navigation Acts.

• It promoted free trade and open markets.

• It discouraged any form of government regulation.

• It encouraged colonies to become independent from their mother countries.

During the Middle Passage, slaves…

• were taken from Africa to America. As many as 15% did not

• were taken from America to Europe. All survived the journey.

• were taken from Europe to Africa. None died during the trip.

• were taken from America to Africa. Most returned safely.

What was one effect of new British taxes on colonists?

• One of the effects of new British taxes was the hateful sentiment against British rule, and protests. The Boston Tea Party is one example.

• Colonists welcomed the taxes as a way to support the British government.

• The taxes led to increased trade between the colonies and Britain.

• Colonists were given more representation in the British Parliament.

Which of the following groups led violent protests against British taxation in the colonies?

• The Sons of Liberty.

• The Loyalists.

• The Redcoats.

• The Continental Congress.

One of the Patriots’ greatest strengths during the American Revolution was their…

• drive and ambition.

• superior weaponry.

• large navy.

• support from European monarchs.

Which of the following contributed to the British defeat in the South at the end of the American Revolution?

• The South did not get the support it thought it would get in the South, and they were surrounded by French and American soldiers twice their size.

• The British had superior numbers and resources in the South.

• The British received strong Loyalist support throughout the South.

• The British were able to maintain control of all major Southern cities.