Practice Assessment for EOC SSUSH1-SSUSH15

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What is mercantilism?

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A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.

Answer explanation

Mercantilism is a system where a mother country gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies, making it the correct choice.

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True or False: New England was settled by Puritans seeking freedom from religious persecution in Europe

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True

Answer explanation

The correct answer is True because New England was indeed settled by Puritans seeking freedom from religious persecution in Europe.

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The Virginia House of Burgesses, now known as the General Assembly of Virginia was:

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the first elected assembly in the New World

Answer explanation

The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected assembly in the New World, making it a significant historical institution.

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The Virginia House of Burgesses, now known as the General Assembly of Virginia was:

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the first elected assembly in the New World

Answer explanation

The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected assembly in the New World, making it a significant historical institution.

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What were the two main jobs in the New England region?

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Fishing and Ship Building

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Fishing and Ship Building, as these were the two main jobs in the New England region during that time period.

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The Middle Colonies were  ethnically and religiously diverse

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True

Answer explanation

The Middle Colonies were ethnically and religiously diverse, making the statement true.

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The religion that was founded by William Penn was knows as __________.

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Quaker

Answer explanation

The religion founded by William Penn was known as Quaker, not Protestant, Baptist, or Catholic.

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What colony did William Penn help found?

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Pennsylvania

Answer explanation

William Penn helped found the colony of Pennsylvania.

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Relaxed enforcement on trade laws imposed on colonies

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Salutary Neglect

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Salutary Neglect, which refers to the British policy of relaxed enforcement on trade laws imposed on colonies, allowing them some degree of autonomy.

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What was salutary neglect?

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Britain left the colonies to govern themselves

Answer explanation

Salutary neglect was when Britain left the colonies to govern themselves, allowing for more autonomy and self-rule.