Colonia Era Test Review

Who profited the most from mercantilism?

• Britain

• Colonies

• Africa

What was TRUE about mercantilism?

• Many colonists disliked the system

• Most colonists enjoyed producing for Britain

• The system cost Britain greatly

Match the following colonies with their primary economic source.

• Trade and business

• Southern Colonies

• Agriculture

• Middle Colonies

• Agriculture, trade, and business

• New England

Due to beginning as a Dutch colony, the ​ (a)   colonies were more religiously diverse than others.

• Middle
• New England
• Southern

The greatest conflict between colonists and American Indians was over ____.

Which TWO were a result of the Great Awakening?

• Unity among colonists

• Increased Wealth

• Challenge to Authority

• Constant War

Which was an early example of self-governance in the colonies?

• Bacon's Rebellion

• Salutary Neglect

• Mayflower Compact

• Navigation Acts

Which BEST describes the American colonies?

• Ethnically and Culturally diverse

• Only English settlers allowed

• No tolerance of other religions

• Depended solely on agriculture

What are TWO contributions of Africans to American culture during the colonial era?

• Architecture

• Foods

• Weapons

• Literature

Not enforcing laws led to American colonials feeling greater independence. This policy of less restrictions by Prime Minister Robert Walpole is known as __________________.

• Mercantilism

• Democracy

• Salutary Neglect

• American Exceptionalism