U.S. History Fall Semester Exam Review

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Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interested in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?
Options:
They were curious about whether or not the world was round.
They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.
They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.
They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

Back

They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

Front

How did European countries attempt to achieve the goals of acquiring resources for trade, obtaining raw materials for industry, and creating markets for manufactured goods during the 16th through the 18th centuries?

Back

by colonizing territories

Front

Which motive best completes the diagram? Options: To promote free enterprise, to extend democracy, to expand empires, to found Utopian communities

Back

to expand empires

Front

The colonies in yellow belong to what region? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, France

Back

New England Colonies

Front

The colonies in green belong to what region? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, France

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Middle Colonies

Front

The colonies in red belong to what region? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, France

Back

Southern Colonies

Front

Which region was known for its diversity? (People from many different places, following many different religions.)

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Middle

Front

What are cash crops?

Back

Crops that are grown to be sold for profit

Front

Why did most people come to the New England colonies?

Back

They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.

Front

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Back

Jamestown