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T3 L6 RE + SG "An American Identity Grows"

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ means producing just enough to feed the family, with none left over to sell or trade.

a)

subsistence farming

b)

commercial farming

c)

organic farming

d)

industrial farming

2.

A ________ is an agricultural product intended to be sold.

a)

cash crop

b)

staple food

c)

wildflower

d)

livestock

3.

________ means 'next to each other'.

a)

contiguously

b)

sporadically

c)

remotely

d)

independently

4.

________ means 'serious'.

a)

grave

b)

light

c)

funny

d)

quick

5.

________ means 'various'.

a)

sundry

b)

solitary

c)

unique

d)

ancient

6.

The Middle Passage was considered a nightmare for enslaved Africans because:

a)

It involved a brutal and deadly journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

b)

It was a route for European explorers to discover new lands.

c)

It was a peaceful migration of African families to America.

d)

It was a trade route for spices and goods between Africa and Europe.

7.

Some dangers and hardships faced by enslaved Africans working in the fields included:

a)

Harsh physical labor, poor living conditions, and risk of punishment

b)

Freedom to travel and own land

c)

Access to education and fair wages

d)

Protection under the law and equal rights

8.

Slave codes were laws that controlled enslaved Africans, and punishments for breaking them included which of the following?

a)

Fines and imprisonment only

b)

Freedom and land grants

c)

Physical punishment, imprisonment, or death

d)

Promotion to overseer

9.

Slavery in North America Many colonies passed ________. These were rules that forcefully pressed down the behavior of enslaved Africans.

a)

slave codes

b)

freedom acts

c)

trade laws

d)

migration policies

10.

The Middle Passage was the first leg of the triangular trade route.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Geography affected the economy in New England by:

a)

limiting large-scale farming and promoting fishing, shipbuilding, and trade

b)

encouraging extensive plantation agriculture

c)

making mining the primary economic activity

d)

supporting year-round crop cultivation

12.

Geography affected the economy in the Middle Colonies by:

a)

providing fertile land for farming and growing crops

b)

limiting trade due to mountains

c)

creating a desert climate unsuitable for agriculture

d)

making transportation difficult due to dense forests

13.

Geography affected the economy in the Southern Colonies by:

a)

providing fertile land suitable for large-scale agriculture

b)

encouraging the development of manufacturing industries

c)

limiting access to waterways for trade

d)

making farming difficult due to rocky soil

14.

The foundations of American government were based on which concept, beliefs, and ideas?

a)

Democracy, individual rights, and rule of law

b)

Monarchy, divine right, and absolute power

c)

Feudalism, hereditary privilege, and serfdom

d)

Oligarchy, centralized control, and censorship

15.

Daily life for early American colonists was characterized by:

a)

hard work and self-sufficiency

b)

luxurious living and leisure

c)

advanced technology and automation

d)

constant travel and exploration

16.

The Great Awakening strengthened American colonists’ desire for political freedom by:

a)

encouraging individuals to question authority and seek personal liberty

b)

promoting loyalty to the British monarchy

c)

discouraging religious diversity and freedom of thought

d)

emphasizing strict obedience to colonial leaders

17.

Identifying Cause: The foundations of American government were based on which beliefs and ideas?

a)

Democracy, individual rights, and rule of law

b)

Monarchy and absolute power

c)

Feudalism and hereditary privilege

d)

Dictatorship and centralized control

18.

Daily life for early American colonists was characterized by:

a)

hard work and self-sufficiency

b)

advanced technology and luxury

c)

urban living and modern conveniences

d)

leisure and minimal labor

19.

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:

a)

Raw materials such as tobacco, cotton, and sugar

b)

Manufactured goods such as textiles and machinery

c)

Spices and tea

d)

Precious metals like gold and silver

20.

Which area would you find slave labor, cash crops such as cotton and plantations?

21.
Large farms, called ___________________, were spread throughout the Southern colonies.
a)
Trade centers
b)
Plantations
c)
Settlements
d)
industrial centers