Domain 1A Quiz Review

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• The first agreement for self-government in the colonies

• The first constitution of the United States

• A treaty with Native Americans

• A declaration of independence from Britain

In what year was the Mayflower Compact signed?

• 1776

• 1492

• 1620

• 1800

What was the main purpose of colonies under the idea of mercantilism?

• To become independent nations

• To benefit the mother country

• To promote free trade

• To develop their own industries

How did mercantilism keep wealth flowing to Great Britain?

• By encouraging colonies to trade with other countries

• By having colonies send raw materials and buy finished goods from Britain

• By allowing colonies to keep all their profits

• By promoting equal trade between colonies and Britain

How did Britain increase its wealth through its relationship with the colonies?

• By importing finished goods from the colonies

• By making and selling finished goods from colonial raw materials

• By providing free education to the colonies

• By establishing democratic governments in the colonies

Based on the map, which of the following colonies was considered a Southern colony in 1775?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

What natural feature of New England's coastline contributed to its shipping success?

• Sandy beaches

• Natural harbors

• Coral reefs

• High cliffs

Who introduced farming practices that allowed rice to be grown successfully in flooded conditions in North Carolina?

• English colonists

• Native Americans

• Enslaved Africans

• French settlers

How did the introduction of West African farming practices impact rice farming in North Carolina?

• It made rice farming less profitable

• It had no effect on rice farming

• It made rice farming highly profitable

• It caused rice farming to decline

Which region had the perfect climate and geography for farming, allowing plantations to thrive?

• Southern Colonies

• Northern Colonies

• Western Territories

• Midwestern States