Colonies & Regions
Conflicts & Consequences
Exploration & Trade
Labor & Economy
People & Culture
100

Which colonial region was known as "America’s Breadbasket"?

The Middle Colonies were known as "America’s Breadbasket."

100

What was a major reason for conflict between European settlers and Native Americans?

A major reason for conflict was different ideas about owning land.

100

What were the “3 Gs” of European exploration?

The 3 Gs of European exploration were God, Gold, and Glory.

100

What is a cash crop?

A cash crop is a crop grown to be sold for profit.

100

Who were the first people living in the Americas?

Native Americans were the first people living in the Americas.

200

Which colonial region focused on shipbuilding and fishing?

The New England Colonies focused on shipbuilding and fishing.

200

What was the MAIN cause of Indigenous population decline after colonization?

The main cause of Indigenous population decline was the introduction of unfamiliar diseases.

200

What was the purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

The purpose of the Columbian Exchange was to exchange cultures and ideas between the Old and New Worlds.

200

Why did Southern Colonies rely on enslaved labor?

 Southern Colonies relied on enslaved labor because the warm climate allowed for growing cash crops.

200

What did enslaved Africans do to preserve their culture? 

 Enslaved Africans sang songs, cooked, and danced to preserve their culture.

300

Which colonial region relied on large plantations to grow tobacco, rice, and indigo?

The Southern Colonies relied on large plantations to grow tobacco, rice, and indigo.

300

What kind of effect did European exploration have on Native Americans?

 European exploration caused the downfall of many Indigenous groups.


300

Which three continents were part of the Atlantic Slave Trade?

 Africa, Europe, and the Americas were part of the Atlantic Slave Trade.

300

What is one key difference between indentured servants and enslaved Africans?

One key difference is that indentured servants worked for a set number of years, while enslaved Africans worked for life.

300

What role did colonial women play in managing households?

Colonial women baked, sewed, and made soap and candles to manage their households.

400

How many colonies were there?

There were 13 colonies.

400

What was the Middle Passage?

The Middle Passage was the journey enslaved Africans were forced to take across the Atlantic.

400

What was the INITIAL reason European explorers sailed to the Americas?

The initial reason was to find new sea routes to Asia.

400

Who were people with skills that worked in towns and plantations?

Artisans were skilled people who worked in towns and plantations.

400

True or False: Women in colonial America could vote.

False : Women in colonial America could not vote.

500

 What were the Middle Colonies also known as?

 The Middle Colonies were also known as the Bread Colonies.

500

What is forced migration?

Forced migration is when people are made to move against their will.

500

What was the Triangular Trade?

The Triangular Trade was a trade system between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

500

What does "interdependence" mean?

Interdependence means two or more people depending on each other for goods and services.

500

What did African Americans do to gain freedom in Spanish Florida?

They converted to Catholicism, fought in the militia, and swore loyalty to Spain.

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