Early Colonization Vocabulary

What is a "mother country"?

• The host country that sets up a colony.

• A country that includes a number of smaller states.

• A country that hosts people from other countries.

Answer explanation

A "mother country" refers to the nation that establishes and governs a colony. This term emphasizes the relationship between the colonizing nation and its colonies, making the first answer choice the correct one.

A settlement is NOT a colony if...

• It is connected to the same land mass as the mother country.

• It includes settlers from the mother country.

• It uses the same form of government as the mother country.

Answer explanation

A settlement is not a colony if it is connected to the same land mass as the mother country, as this implies it is part of the same territory rather than a separate colonial entity.

A material counts as _________________ if it occurs without human intervention.

Answer explanation

A material counts as 'a natural resource' if it occurs without human intervention. This phrase correctly identifies the concept, while other options are either incorrect or misspelled.

Which of the following is NOT a raw material?

• Grain

• Iron ore

• Lumber

• Cloth

Answer explanation

Cloth is a finished product made from raw materials like grain (for fibers) or lumber (for paper), while grain, iron ore, and lumber are all raw materials used in production.

What makes a business a joint-stock company?

• A group of investors pool their money to set it up.

• It has a board of directors and a set of by laws.

• It is created in order to manufacture finished goods.

• It uses slave labor or indentured servants to make its products.

Answer explanation

A joint-stock company is formed when a group of investors pools their money to create a business. This allows for shared ownership and investment, distinguishing it from other business types.

Import means to ______ while export means to ______.

• ship goods out....bring goods in

• bring in raw materials .... send out finished goods

• bring in finished goods....send out raw materials

• bring goods in....ship goods out

Answer explanation

Import means to bring goods in from another country, while export means to ship goods out to another country. Therefore, the correct choice is 'bring goods in....ship goods out'.

"Agriculture" means:

Answer explanation

"Agriculture" primarily refers to farming, which encompasses the practice of raising crops and livestock. Therefore, the best choice that captures the essence of agriculture is "farming."

Corn, cotton, wheat, and tobacco are all cash crops because:

• They are used to make finished goods.

• They are all natural resources.

• They are raised in quantity to sell for profit.

• They are only raised on plantations.

Answer explanation

Corn, cotton, wheat, and tobacco are considered cash crops because they are specifically cultivated in large quantities to be sold for profit, distinguishing them from other types of crops.

A worker who is owned as property by another person and who is controlled by that owner:

• Indentured servant

• Enslaved person

Answer explanation

An enslaved person is owned as property and controlled by their owner, which directly matches the description. An indentured servant, while bound to work, is not owned as property.

What is mercantilism?

• The belief that shop owners are the most important members of society.

• The belief that countries gain power by stockpiling wealth.

• The belief that all means of production should be owned by the govenrment.

Answer explanation

Mercantilism is the economic theory that countries gain power by accumulating wealth, primarily through a favorable balance of trade. This belief emphasizes the importance of stockpiling resources to enhance national strength.