US History: Unit 1 Flashcard (SSUSH1)

Front

Who introduced tobacco to Jamestown, making it successful after many hardships including disease and harsh weather?

Back

John Rolfe

Front

Which colonial region grew crops for profit (cash crops)? Options: Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Western

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Southern

Front

Which colonial region experienced the most violence against Native Americans, due to wanting to convert them to Christianity as well as take their land? Options: Southern, New England, Western

Back

New England

Front

Which colonial region was most known for its tolerance of diverse people and religion (hint: many Quakers lived in this region)?

Back

Mid-Atlantic

Front

Which issue caused the most conflict between English colonists and Native Americans? Options: Unfair wages, Slavery, Land ownership

Back

Land ownership

Front

What was the name of the Southern self-sufficient farms that produced cash crops and used indentured servants and slave labor?

Back

Plantation

Front

Which colonial region was primarily established by the Puritans and were NOT very tolerant of other religions/cultures?

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New England

Front

Which colony was originally founded as a safe haven for Catholics?

Back

Maryland

Front

Which set of acts heavily supported the economic policy of mercantilism in England, forcing colonial ships to only go to English ports?

Back

The Navigation Acts

Front

Trans-Atlantic trade mostly benefited the country of England.

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True