Colonial America Vocabulary Quiz

In the Southern Colonies, Indigo and cotton were considered...

• food
• cash crops
• clothing
• economy

Which of the following is a natural resource?

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True or False: Many colonists spent their social life at church.

• True
• False

Which of the following does NOT contribute to a colony's economy?

• A farmer
• A shopkeeper
• A pet dog
• A landowner

Which of the following illustrations is of a plantation?

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Which of the places below would be best to discuss civic matters and politics?

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Three colonist are speaking in the town square. Which of the following colonists is a shopkeeper?

• Person One
• Person Two
• Person Three

True or False: Fishing, Lumber, and Shipbuilding are examples of colonial industries.

• True
• False

A craftsman can be... (Choose all that apply)

• A blacksmith
• A carpenter
• A horse
• A shipbuilder

Captain Willis was sailing to the colonies. He spoke to his crew and said,"When we arrive, we need to pull the ship in to the _______ to drop off these goods." What word will best fill in the blank?

• house
• field
• port/harbor
• garage