Life in the 13 Colonies: A Closer Look

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in America's colonial population between 1690 and 1754?

• Expansion of trade routes

• Discovery of gold

• Natural increase and political turmoil in Europe

• Industrial Revolution

Where did the wealthier German immigrants feel most welcome in America?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Appalachian Mountains

• North Carolina

What geographical feature contributed to New England's development into a commercial and industrial region?

• Desert climate

• Natural harbors

• Mountainous terrain

• Large-scale farming

What was a significant aspect of community life in New England that planted the seeds of democratic government?

• Fishing industry

• Public education

• Town meetings

• Shipbuilding

What event marked the last significant role of Native Americans in New England history?

• Salem witch trials

• American Revolution

• King Philip's War

• French and Indian War

What was the halfway covenant offered by the Puritan church?

• Full church membership

• Partial church membership

• No church membership

• Temporary church membership

What was the outcome of the Salem witch trials?

• No one was arrested

• The trials continued for several years

• Twenty people were executed

• All accused were acquitted

In the southern colonies, what was the ratio of adult male immigrants to female immigrants?

• 5 to 1

• 7 to 1

• 3 to 1

• 10 to 1

What was the primary occupation of the majority of southerners in the colonies?

• Indentured servants, slaves, or yeoman farmers

• Plantation owners

• Merchants

• Artisans

How did the plantation system affect urbanization in the southern colonies?

• It encouraged urbanization

• It had no effect on urbanization

• It limited commerce and discouraged urbanization

• It led to the development of large cities