WorksheetsQuiz on Mercantilism
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Choose the correct definition of mercantilism.
A political policy to fund explorations for future profit
An economic policy to refuse to trade with other countries or colonies
An economic policy in which the goal is to gain wealth by exporting more goods than are imported
A political policy to take over more territory and build settlements
Which characteristics best describe the Lower Louisiana colony? (Choose 3)
hot and humid summers
subtropical climate
desert climate
extremely cold winters
wetlands in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain
Based on Source 1, which factor most likely pulled Spanish settlers to colonial Louisiana?
Spain gained the Louisiana Territory in a treaty.
Louisiana was known for religious freedom.
Spain discovered gold in Louisiana swamps.
Louisiana was a refuge from the revolution in Spain.
Using Source 2, which statements best explain how colonial settlers influenced Louisiana culture? Select the two correct answers.
Traditions were forgotten and new ones were created.
Immigrants adopted the culture of Louisiana upon arrival.
Different religions were blended into a single religion.
Immigrants brought new foods and new ways of cooking to Louisiana.
Music from the many cultures merged into a unique Louisiana sound.
Why did John Law distribute advertisements like the image shown to people in Europe?
to establish beneficial alliances with nearby Native American nations and tribes
to show off his wealthy lifestyle and gain a promotion
to motivate people to invest in his Company of the West
to intimidate other European countries who hope to establish colonies in North America
Which event was a significant moment in the development of New Orleans that led to the architectural restructure of the settlement?
French and Indian War
catastrophic hurricane in 1722
Mississippi Bubble collapse in 1720
Which accomplishments were achieved by Alejandro O'Reilly during his time as governor? (Choose 4)
issued the Code O'Reilly
stabilized the economy
established a new government system called a cabildo
improved the colony's health standards
outlawed slave codes
Code O'Reilly infused Spanish laws into the pre-existing French laws of Louisiana and created the (a) .
which of the following events happened first?
Spain takes control of Louisiana from France and encourages immigration from Acadia, Ireland, and the Canary Islands.
New Orleans thrives with economic activity and becomes a major port on the Mississippi River.
Enslaved Africans and German colonists clear land and build much of New Orleans after their arrival.
New Orleans is founded by Bienville to serve as a commercial center in the Mississippi Valley.
Which of the following best explains the increase in the number of enslaved Africans in the colonies during the 1700s?
A. The Columbian Exchange brought over many new goods and diseases.
B. The colonies did not want to be taxed without being represented.
C. Cash crops and the plantation system created large profits for the colonies in North America.
D. Smallpox contributed to the deaths of many Africans being transported.
Which statement best describes the conditions on a slave ship in the Middle Passage?
Enslaved people were allowed to move around the ship whenever they wanted, but they were always chained together to prevent escape.
Enslaved people were fed, clothed, and given activities to keep them active and healthy.
Enslaved people were kept in individual cells below the deck that measured 6’ by 6’.
Enslaved people were faced with crowded, unsanitary conditions below deck.
Based on the sources and your knowledge of social studies, identify two impacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Manufactured goods made in Africa were sold in Europe.
Britain and the New World profited from enslaved labor.
Britain and the New World profited from freedman labor.
The slave trade in Africa created instability, wars, and had a negative impact on the economy of Africa.
British factory owners purchased enslaved people to work in European factories.
Use this excerpt from a primary source from the time surrounding Bacon's Rebellion to answer these questions: The above excerpt from Nathaniel Bacon shows that his primary concern was
that the rule against trading with the Indians was being broken by the governor and others.
about French influence on the colonial government and their desire to stop trade.
about religious freedom in the colony and being able to go to the church of their choice.
that indentured servants were being sent back to England against their will.
Which of the following can be inferred after reading the Bacon's Rebellion excerpt?
Bacon and his followers felt as if the Governor were treating them unfairly by doing what he had asked them and others not to do.
The Indians were complaining because Bacon and his followers were not trading with them.
Governor Berkeley did not want to trade with the Indians and backed out of deals he had made.
Bacon and his followers were afraid trading with the Indians would lead to them becoming knowledgeable of the habits of the colonists and their ways of war, thus causing them all to be in danger.
What lead to the economic collapse in 1720 known as the bursting of the Mississippi Bubble, and the failure of John Law's Joint Stock Company?
Many investors lost interest in the Joint Stock Company
John Law could not pay back investors because of rising costs in Louisiana
Louisiana had many battles with the Native Tribes
France lead many wars with Britain and Spain which lead to the collapse
In 1724, Bienville implemented Code Noir in the French colony of Louisiana. This was a set of laws created to:
establish a militia to defend Louisiana.
regulate the lives of free and enslaved black people.
help elect Creoles to public office.
encourage business growth in the colony.
