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WorksheetsT3 L6 RE + SG "An American Identity Grows"
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
________ means producing just enough to feed the family, with none left over to sell or trade.
subsistence farming
commercial farming
organic farming
industrial farming
A ________ is an agricultural product intended to be sold.
cash crop
staple food
wildflower
livestock
________ means 'next to each other'.
contiguously
sporadically
remotely
independently
________ means 'serious'.
grave
light
funny
quick
________ means 'various'.
sundry
solitary
unique
ancient
The Middle Passage was considered a nightmare for enslaved Africans because:
It involved a brutal and deadly journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
It was a route for European explorers to discover new lands.
It was a peaceful migration of African families to America.
It was a trade route for spices and goods between Africa and Europe.
Some dangers and hardships faced by enslaved Africans working in the fields included:
Harsh physical labor, poor living conditions, and risk of punishment
Freedom to travel and own land
Access to education and fair wages
Protection under the law and equal rights
Slave codes were laws that controlled enslaved Africans, and punishments for breaking them included which of the following?
Fines and imprisonment only
Freedom and land grants
Physical punishment, imprisonment, or death
Promotion to overseer
Slavery in North America Many colonies passed ________. These were rules that forcefully pressed down the behavior of enslaved Africans.
slave codes
freedom acts
trade laws
migration policies
The Middle Passage was the first leg of the triangular trade route.
True
False
Geography affected the economy in New England by:
limiting large-scale farming and promoting fishing, shipbuilding, and trade
encouraging extensive plantation agriculture
making mining the primary economic activity
supporting year-round crop cultivation
Geography affected the economy in the Middle Colonies by:
providing fertile land for farming and growing crops
limiting trade due to mountains
creating a desert climate unsuitable for agriculture
making transportation difficult due to dense forests
Geography affected the economy in the Southern Colonies by:
providing fertile land suitable for large-scale agriculture
encouraging the development of manufacturing industries
limiting access to waterways for trade
making farming difficult due to rocky soil
The foundations of American government were based on which concept, beliefs, and ideas?
Democracy, individual rights, and rule of law
Monarchy, divine right, and absolute power
Feudalism, hereditary privilege, and serfdom
Oligarchy, centralized control, and censorship
Daily life for early American colonists was characterized by:
hard work and self-sufficiency
luxurious living and leisure
advanced technology and automation
constant travel and exploration
The Great Awakening strengthened American colonists’ desire for political freedom by:
encouraging individuals to question authority and seek personal liberty
promoting loyalty to the British monarchy
discouraging religious diversity and freedom of thought
emphasizing strict obedience to colonial leaders
Identifying Cause: The foundations of American government were based on which beliefs and ideas?
Democracy, individual rights, and rule of law
Monarchy and absolute power
Feudalism and hereditary privilege
Dictatorship and centralized control
Daily life for early American colonists was characterized by:
hard work and self-sufficiency
advanced technology and luxury
urban living and modern conveniences
leisure and minimal labor
Summarize what you have learned about each region of the Thirteen Colonies. Route on Trading Triangle: Sent from the American colonies to Britain. Goods Traded:
Raw materials such as tobacco, cotton, and sugar
Manufactured goods such as textiles and machinery
Spices and tea
Precious metals like gold and silver
Which area would you find slave labor, cash crops such as cotton and plantations?
