WorksheetsPopulation Shifts & Colonization
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why did European Countries want territory in the Americas?
A) befriend Native Americans
B) refugee from wars
C) access to new resources and trading routes... they wanted wealth!
D) spread communism throughout the New World
Which region of colonies had public schools and strongly valued education?
A) Middle Colonies
B) Southern Colonies
C) Caribbean Islands
D) New England Colonies
The women in the Southern Colonies would most likely...
A) work on the farm alongside their many children
B) become teachers
C) be an indentured servant
D) be a Puritan priest
What were the three areas involved in the triangular trade?
How did the environment affect the Native Americas?
It caused them to leave Europe.
They refused to have it affect them.
shaped their culture
Why did colonists want slaves in America?
cheap labor
to free the slaves
to trade for other resources
What was an effect of Europeans coming to the new world?
A) They refused to travel to the New World.
B) They introduced corn to the Americas.
C) They spread diseases and caused a long-lasting effect of smaller native populations
D) The Native Americans wiped out the European explorers with superior weapons.
Which of the following was a strong reason to settle in Rhode Island?
Native American schools for culture sharing
large plantations
warm climate; fertile soil
religious freedom
The King of England was concerned and involved with his royal colonies because he wanted to increase his wealth. Which region of colonies does this best describe?
C.) Middle Colonies
D) none of the above
The largest population of slaves were found in which group of colonies?
New England
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
Where would a Puritan most likely live?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
Where would a grain farmer most likely live?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
Where would a plantation owner most likely live?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
Where would a fur trapper owner most likely live?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
In the early 1600s, why did England want colonies in North America?
To conquer the Natives
To get more raw materials
To spread religion
To start a new planet
