2025-2026 US History: Unit 1 Review

How did religious diversity influence governance in the English colonies during the 17th century?

• It led to the establishment of a single state religion across all colonies.

• The presence of diverse religious groups, such as Quakers and Puritans, contributed to the development of policies promoting religious tolerance in certain colonies.

• Religious diversity caused conflicts that resulted in stricter laws against dissenters.

• Governance was unaffected by religious diversity, as all colonies followed the same legal framework.

Why was the concept of mercantilism controversial among colonial merchants?

• It prohibited colonies from trading freely with other nations.

• It encouraged colonies to trade exclusively with the mother country.

• It allowed colonies to establish their own currencies.

• It promoted unrestricted trade with all foreign nations.

Based on population trends in Virginia, what political and social consequences did the rise in enslaved people create?

• Planter elites gained increasing political dominance.

• The abolition of slavery was accelerated.

• A significant decrease in agricultural production.

• Increased immigration from Europe.

How did the geographic limitations of New England influence the long-term relationship between colonists and Native American tribes?

• Scarce agricultural resources heightened competition over land, leading to conflicts such as King Philip’s War in Massachusetts.

• The abundance of natural resources fostered cooperation and trade between colonists and Native American tribes.

• Geographic isolation allowed Native American tribes to maintain their independence without interference from colonists.

• The fertile land encouraged colonists to settle peacefully without any conflicts with Native Americans.

How did mercantilism and trans-Atlantic trade contribute to the development of English colonies in the 17th century?

• They led to the creation of colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for English goods.

• They resulted in the decline of English trade with other nations.

• They encouraged the independence of the colonies from English rule.

• They had no significant impact on the development of the colonies.

The increase in the enslaved population in Virginia during the late 17th century was primarily caused by:

• Economic reliance on tobacco and labor-intensive agriculture.

• A decline in the native population due to disease.

• The introduction of new agricultural technologies.

• Increased immigration from Europe.

Finish this sentence: "The Great Awakening contributed to colonial unity by..."

• ...encouraging shared ideas and experiences among the colonists, which helped unite them.

• ...promoting individualism and personal faith over established church doctrines.

• ...increasing the economic competition among the colonies.

• ...leading to the establishment of new colonial governments.

How did the Great Awakening contribute to colonial unity despite regional and social differences?

• It led to widespread religious revivals that fostered a shared American identity.

• It caused a decline in religious participation across the colonies.

• It increased tensions between different religious groups.

• It had no significant impact on colonial unity.

Finish this sentence: "The Triangular Trade..."

• was a system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

• was a trade route primarily for spices and silk.

• was a method of transporting goods solely within Europe.

• was a system that only involved the Americas and Asia.

What role did geography play in the economic development of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

• The presence of deep harbors and navigable rivers facilitated trade and contributed to a diverse economy.

• The mountainous terrain hindered agricultural development and trade.

• The lack of natural resources led to a reliance on imports from Europe.

• The flat plains allowed for large-scale farming but limited trade opportunities.