Domain 1 Quiz 1

What was one of the primary sources of labor in the American colonies during the Trans-Atlantic trade? (SSUSH1A)

• Immigrants from Europe

• Native Americans

• Enslaved Africans

• Indentured Servants

What did Great Britain gain from its colonies under mercantilism? (SSUSH1A)

• Colonies gave Great Britain a market for its finished goods

• Colonies sent workers to Great Britain

• Colonies paid taxes directly to the British government

• Colonies supplied Great Britain with coffee and tea.

Which numbered region MOST LIKELY had an economy that relied primarily on cash crops? (SSUSH1B)

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

Which industry was a major economic activity in colonial New England? (SSUSH1C)

• Fishing

• Shipbuilding

• Rice farming

• Iron smelting

What was the typical American Colonist view on Native Americans in the territories they colonized?

• They saw Native Americans as partners in building a new society.

• They viewed Native Americans as a source of valuable knowledge.

• They saw Native Americans as being in their way and often used force against them.

• They respected Native American traditions and sought to incorporate them into their own culture.

What role did the natural ports and waterways play in the economy of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle Colonies?

• They allowed for trade network and business activities.

• They were used for recreational fun.

• They stopped the growth of agriculture by taking up valuable land.

• They were used exclusively for military purposes and defense.

Which colonial region was known for its cultural diversity?

• the Mid-Atlantic colonies

• the Lower Pacific colonies

• the Southern colonies

• the New England colonies

What was the purpose of the 'Middle Passage'?

• To bring slaves from Africa to the Americas.

• To explore the western territories of the United States.

• To find a direct route to Asia.

• To establish trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Why were enslaved Africans used in the Southern British colonies during the 17th century?

• The Southern colonies wanted cheap labor for agricultural work.

• The Southern colonies had a shortage of indentured servants.

• The Southern colonies had a policy against using tractors.

• The Southern colonies had a climate that would kill Europeans.

What phrase describes the British policy of not enforcing laws on the American colonies? (SSUSH2c)

• Coherent imperial policy

• Salutary neglect

• Virtual representation

• Prolonged isolation