Colonial Governance and Economy

The video explores the development of economic, social, and political institutions in the American colonies, highlighting the influence of European traditions and the emergence of distinct American characteristics. It discusses the economic activities of New England, Middle, and Southern colonies, the social structures shaped by religious beliefs, and the political systems that incorporated democratic principles. The video also covers the growth of slavery and its impact on colonial society, setting the stage for future conflicts.

Which economic activity was NOT a primary focus in the New England colonies?

• Lumbering

• Shipbuilding

• Fishing

• Large-scale plantation farming

What was a key factor in the economic prosperity of the middle colonies?

• Gold exports

• Textile manufacturing

• Shipbuilding and trading

• Mining

Which religious group was NOT mentioned as part of the middle colonies' diverse religious landscape?

• Quakers

• Presbyterians

• Huguenots

• Baptists

What was a significant outcome of the Great Awakening in the colonies?

• Growth of Evangelical religions

• Strengthening of British political ties

• Increased trade with Europe

• Decline in religious tolerance

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the social structure in Virginia and the southern colonies?

• Allegiance to the Church of England

• Religious tolerance

• Ownership of land

• Family status

Which model of governance was used in the New England colonies?

• Athenian direct democracy

• Oligarchy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

What was a characteristic of the political life in the southern colonies?

• Complete independence from Britain

• Direct democracy

• Strong ties with France

• Planters leading colonial legislatures

What was the primary reason for the initial use of indentured servants in the southern colonies?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To meet labor needs on plantations

• To establish trade routes

• To increase population diversity

Which group eventually filled most of the labor needs on southern plantations?

• Asian laborers

• Enslaved Africans

• European immigrants

• Native Americans

What was a long-term consequence of the slavery-based economy in the southern colonies?

• Eventual conflict leading to the Civil War

• Increased trade with Asia

• Peaceful coexistence with the North

• Rapid industrialization