Ch. 1 Life in the Colonies Quiz

What is mercantilism?

• An economic idea that suggested governments should limit imports but increase manufacturing and exports.

• A system where countries trade freely without restrictions.

• A belief that countries should only import goods.

• A method of increasing taxes on exports.

Who is a proprietor?

• Someone who owns land or property.

• A person who rents land.

• A government official.

• A worker in a factory.

What is a treaty?

• A formal agreement between countries.

• A type of export.

• A religious ceremony.

• A meeting between local leaders.

What is an export?

• A product sold to another country.

• A product bought from another country.

• A local service.

• A type of currency.

What is a class in society?

• A society or group in society.

• A type of school.

• A government position.

• A religious group.

What was the meetinghouse used for?

• Religious services, town meetings, and government decisions.

• Storing goods.

• Military training.

• Educational purposes.

What is the triangular trade?

• Ships carried goods in a triangular pattern between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

• A trade route between three cities in one country.

• A method of trading within a single continent.

• A type of trade involving only two countries.

Why are treaties important?

• They allow countries to work together peacefully and unite against enemies.

• They increase taxes on imports.

• They are used to declare war.

• They are only for trade agreements.

Why were different colonies founded?

• For religious reasons or for the royal governing powers.

• To create new languages.

• To establish new currencies.

• To build new military bases.

What was the Great Awakening?

• A time when people began to realize they could have their own personal relationship with God.

• A period of economic growth.

• A time of political unrest.

• A new form of government.