Population Shifts & Colonization

Why did European Countries want territory in the Americas?

• A) befriend Native Americans

• B) refugee from wars

• C) access to new resources and trading routes... they wanted wealth!

• D) spread communism throughout the New World

Which region of colonies had public schools and strongly valued education?

• A) Middle Colonies

• B) Southern Colonies

• C) Caribbean Islands

• D) New England Colonies

The women in the Southern Colonies would most likely...

• A) work on the farm alongside their many children

• B) become teachers

• C) be an indentured servant

• D) be a Puritan priest

What were the three areas involved in the triangular trade?

• France, England, Spain
• South America, The Caribbean, North America
• Europe, Africa, The Americas
• England, South America, Africa

How did the environment affect the Native Americas?

• It caused them to leave Europe.

• genetic differences
• They refused to have it affect them.

• shaped their culture

Why did colonists want slaves in America?

• African Empires had previously enslaved Europeans
• cheap labor

• to free the slaves

• to trade for other resources

What was an effect of Europeans coming to the new world?

• A) They refused to travel to the New World.

• B) They introduced corn to the Americas.

• C) They spread diseases and caused a long-lasting effect of smaller native populations

• D) The Native Americans wiped out the European explorers with superior weapons.

Which of the following was a strong reason to settle in Rhode Island?

• Native American schools for culture sharing

• large plantations

• warm climate; fertile soil

• religious freedom

The King of England was concerned and involved with his royal colonies because he wanted to increase his wealth. Which region of colonies does this best describe?

• A) New England Colonies
• B.) Southern Colonies
• C.) Middle Colonies

• D) none of the above

The largest population of slaves were found in which group of colonies?

• New England

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies