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WorksheetsLove VA Studies VS.4
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
The successful planing of tobacco depended upon--
a steady and inexpensive source of labor.
small amounts of land.
rivers nearby for irrigation of fields.
factories to process the tobacco.
The success of tobacco as a cash crop -
improved relations and trade with Spain.
discouraged colonists from planting it.
decreased the demand for land.
encouraged slavery.
Agriculture had what effect on the Virginia colony?
It was a primary source of wealth.
It caused cities to grow.
It decreased the demand for slaves.
It encouraged the growth of factories.
The Africans who were brought to the colonies during the period of slave trade -
became wealthy and powerful.
helped shape Virginia’s government.
lost their freedom.
received an education.
Tobacco was grown as a cash crop in the Virginia colony. Cash crops are-
very expensive to grow.
grown to be sold for a profit.
only paid for with cash.
very difficult to grow.
As the demand for tobacco grew in colonial Virginia, the planters bought more--
fertilizer.
pesticide.
plows.
slaves.
Examples that reflect different cultures include all of the following EXCEPT--
homes.
mountains.
barns.
churches.
The name Richmond is an example of a place name reflecting the culture of the---
American Indian.
English.
German.
Scots-Irish.
The Germans and the Scots-Irish settled primarily in the -
Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region.
Piedmont region.
Valley and Ridge region.
Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Shenandoah Valley was primarily settled by the Scots-Irish and the -
English.
Germans.
French.
Spanish.
The name Roanoke is an example of a place name reflecting the culture of the -
American Indian.
English.
German.
Scots- Irish.
Which of the following does NOT reflect different cultures?
barn.
church.
house.
river.
The Africans settled mainly in areas where agriculture required a great deal of labor such as in the -
Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and Piedmont.
Blue Ridge Mountains.
Valley and Ridge region.
Appalachian Plateau.
Many people decided to settle in the Shenandoah Valley because of its -
natural harbors.
location on migration routes.
dry climate.
mountainous land.
Which of these was a reason for moving the capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg?
Williamsburg was situated in marshland.
Many wood and brick buildings in Jamestown burned in a fire.
People in Williamsburg became sick.
Jamestown had plenty of fresh drinking water.
Which of the following was a reason for moving the capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg?
There was no drinking water at Williamsburg.
The living conditions at Jamestown caused many diseases.
Jamestown had many wooden buildings.
Williamsburg was at a lower elevation than Jamestown.
Which of the following statements about the Virginia colonial economy is false?
Few people had paper money.
Banks issued credit.
Barter was commonly used.
Tobacco was often used as money.
Farmer Brown needed nails to build a new barn. Mr. Woods, the blacksmith, needed corn to feed his horses. If Farmer Brown and Mr. Woods exchanged nails for corn, this would be an example of -
barter.
credit.
debt.
saving.
Buying a good or service now and paying for it later is called -
barter.
credit.
debt.
saving.
Money was scarce in the Virginia colony. As a result, many colonists bartered with -
checks.
tobacco.
credit cards.
wheat.
Which of the following statements about the economy of colonial Virginia is false?
Banks provided currency and coins.
Barter was commonly used.
Colonists could buy goods on credit.
Tobacco receipts were used as money.
Exchanging goods and services without the use of money is -
import.
barter.
export.
authority.
Which of the following statements about the economy of colonial Virginia is false?
Barter was commonly used instead of money.
Colonial Virginia had no banks.
Most people used paper money and coins to buy goods and services.
Tobacco was used as money and could be used to pay for goods and services.
What agricultural product was used as currency in the colonial Virginia economy?
corn.
cotton.
tobacco.
wheat.
A good or service owed to another is called -
barter.
credit.
debt.
saving.
Farmer Williams had a poor tobacco crop last year. How will he get the supplies he needs to plant tobacco this year?
He will get a loan from the bank to buy supplies.
He will buy his supplies on credit.
He will write a check for the supplies.
He will cash in a savings bond in order to pay for supplies.
Which of the following sentences best describes the food of colonial Virginians?
Meals were made of local produce and meats.
Imported foods were common.
Colonists had a wide variety of food.
Most colonists bought their food at the market.
Which statement best shows how colonial Virginians used their resources to produce the goods and services needed?
Most food and household goods were imported from England.
Households purchased their clothes, most of which were made of silk.
Colonists built large brick homes and imported most of their furniture
Women made the clothes for their family members.
In colonial Virginia, most clothing was NOT made of -
cotton.
leather.
silk.
wool.
The successful planting of tobacco depended on a steady and inexpensive source of labor. This labor was provided by --
African men, women, and children
English men, women, and children
American men, women and children
Spanish men, women, and children
How did agriculture in the Virginia colony influence the institution of slavery?
The colony became dependent on slave labor for many years.
Agriculture ended slavery in Virginia.
Slavery was not a part of agriculture.
The colony's dependence on slave labor only lasted a few years.
The following made tobacco a successful cash crop EXCEPT--
It could be grown in the same field every year.
the belief it was good for your health.
it was light in weight.
it lasted a long time.
Which example best shows the meaning of cash crop?
Settlers grew many acres of tobacco and sold it to England to make money.
American Indians taught settlers how to grow tobacco.
Slaves were brought from Africa to meet the increasing demands of growing tobacco.
Tobacco was traded in exchange for necessary goods with American Indians.
Farmers often bought supplies to grow tobacco with homes of paying for it later.
Which of the following statements describe the economy of the Virginia colony?
Tobacco was cash crop sold to England.
The colony became dependent on slave labor.
Virginia became a major world producer of naval ships.
Agriculture was the primary source of wealth.
What was the main factor that led to the capitals of Virginia being moved?
Geography.
Diseases.
Indian attacks.
Weather.
