USH 1BCD EOM

Which of the following best describes mercantilism?

• A political system based on local government control

• An economic policy focused on acquiring resources and limiting rivals’ wealth

• A religious revival movement in the colonies

• A trade route between Africa and Asia

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GA.SSUSH1.a.

Which three continents were directly involved in the Transatlantic (Triangular) Trade?

• Europe, Africa, Asia

• North America, Africa, Europe

•  South America, Asia, Africa

• North America, South America, Europe

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GA.SSUSH1.a.

Which statement best explains why the Southern Colonies relied heavily on enslaved labor?

• They had harsh winters that limited farming.

• They focused mainly on shipbuilding and fishing.

• They grew cash crops on large plantations that required a large labor force.

• They wanted to avoid conflicts with Native Americans.

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GA.SSUSH1.b.

What was a major reason the New England colonies developed a trade- and shipbuilding-based economy instead of large-scale plantations?

• Fertile soil and long growing seasons

•  Rich mineral resources

• Rocky soil and a short growing season

• Lack of access to the ocean

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GA.SSUSH1.c.

Compare the relationship between colonists and Native Americans in Pennsylvania and New England. Which statement is most accurate?

• Both regions avoided trade with Native Americans.

• Pennsylvania maintained peaceful, paid land agreements, while New England experienced wars like King Philip’s War.

• Both regions had constant warfare with Native Americans.

• New England had peaceful diplomacy, while Pennsylvania was involved in frequent wars.

  
  

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GA.SSUSH1.c.

GA.SSUSH1.d.

Which cash crops were most commonly grown in the Southern Colonies for export to England?

• Rice, indigo, and tobacco 

• Wheat and corn

•  Cotton and sugar cane

• Grapes and olives

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GA.SSUSH1.b.

Colonial region focused on food crops such as wheat

• Northern Colonies (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island)
• Middle Colonies (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland)
• Southern Colonies (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia)

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GA.SSUSH1.c.