5th Grade Colonial America PART 1-SS.5.A.4.1

How did geography affect the economy of the New England colonies?

• The economy relied on making paper because the area was forested.

• The economy relied on fishing because the area was next to the ocean.

• The economy relied on tobacco because of the area’s good climate.

• The economy relied on mining because of the area’s iron deposits.

The triangular trade refers to:

• A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas involving slaves, raw materials, and manufactured goods.

• A trade route between Asia, Africa, and Europe for spices and textiles.

• A trading system between North America, South America, and Australia for agricultural products.

• A direct exchange of goods between Europe and Asia without involving Africa.

The Southern Colonies have which of the following features?

• Rocky soil and cool climate

• Rich soil, warm climate, and many rivers

• Large manufacturing industry

• Few farms

Some important factors to consider when deciding where to settle in colonial America include:

• Availability of fertile land, access to water, and safety from Native American attacks.

• The presence of modern transportation systems and internet connectivity.

• Proximity to large shopping malls and entertainment centers.

• Climate suitable for growing tropical fruits year-round.

Which type of people would most likely choose to settle in New England?

• Farmers hoping to make money growing grains.

• Businessmen hoping to make money building ships.

• Farmers hoping to make money growing cash crops.

• Businessmen hoping to make money manufacturing tools.

Which statement describes why the triangular trade was important to the thirteen colonies?

• It brought tobacco to the Middle Colonies.

• It brought slaves to the Southern Colonies.

• It made the New England Colonies a major buyer of rum.

• It made the New England Colonies a major trading center.

What was a common way to make a living in the New England Colonies, but NOT in the Southern Colonies?

• growing crops to sell for profit

• buying goods to sell for profit

• catching fish to sell for profit

• making tools to sell for profit

For which crop is John Rolfe best known?

• corn

• potatoes

• tobacco

• tomatoes

Which statement best describes why many Catholics chose to settle in colonial North America?

• to buy land to farm

• to mine land for gold

• to start new businesses

• to seek religious freedom

Which reason explains why the New England colonies turned to ocean industries for profit?

• because most New England colonists lived near the ocean

• because the New England colonies had poor soil and a short growing season

• because New England colonies were settled by the Puritans, and they did not believe in modern farming methods

• because the New England colonies had a large number of slaves to work the land, so there were a lot of crops to transport