Geographic Features and Migration
European Colonization and Its Effects
Colonial Economics
Sources
Maps and Images
100
What were the geographical conditions of the Southern Colonies? (Land and Climate)
Fertile land and warm climate
100
What was one significant impact of European diseases on Native American populations?
Decline in Native American population
100
What labor system was established in the colonies to support the needs of large plantations?
Slavery
100
Which of the following would NOT be considered a primary source?
A) An original painting from the colonial period
B) A transcript of a recorded interview with a historian
C) A diary entry from a colonist
D) A history book discussing the colonial period
D) A history book discussing the colonial period
100
Which region seems to have the highest concentration of slaves? (North, Middle, South)
South
200
How did rivers help settlers in Colonial America?
Providing transportation routes for people and goods/Allowing for trade
200
What is the name of the system of trade involving the exchange of goods, enslaved people, and raw materials between these regions?
Triangular Trade
200
What role did enslaved labor play in the Southern colonies' economy?
A) It was not widely used
B) It provided labor for cash crops and plantations
C) It primarily supported small family farms
D) It was mainly used in manufacturing
B) It provided labor for cash crops and plantations
200
What is a primary source, and how is it different from a secondary source?
A document or artifact created during the time under study, while a secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources
200
What do you think is happening in this image? Who are the two groups involved?
European Colonists and Native Americans
Exchange of Goods
First time meeting, first interactions
300
What was the climate and terrain of New England?
Cold winters, Short growing season, Rough terrain
300
What were the major crops produced in the Southern colonies that fueled the demand for enslaved labor? (There are 4)
Tobacco, Cotton, Indigo, Rice
300
What was a major reason why coastal cities in New England, such as Boston, developed thriving economies?
Their access to natural harbors for trade and fishing
300
Which of the following is a primary source that provides firsthand accounts of the Middle Passage?
A) A history textbook summarizing the transatlantic slave trade
B) A diary of a slave ship captain documenting the voyage
C) A documentary film about slavery
D) An analysis of slave narratives
B - A diary of a slave ship captain documenting the voyage
300
When analyzing an image from the colonial period, what is an important first step?
A) Assuming its accuracy
B) Identifying the source and context
C) Comparing it to modern images
D) Disregarding artistic elements
B) Identifying the source and context
400
Where were the first Colonial Settlements (13 colonies) located and why?
Along the seacoast (coastline) and rivers in order to carry out trade
400
How did the triangular trade impact African communities?
Forced removal of millions of Africans from the continent
400
What type of labor system, before slavery , was commonly used in the colonies?
Indentured Servants
400
How can letters written by colonial leaders serve as primary sources for understanding their thoughts and motivations?
They provide firsthand accounts of events and perspectives from that time
400
To analyze a map effectively, one should pay attention to the ________, which explains symbols and colors used in the map.
Legend (or key)
500
What physical barrier, primarily located in the eastern U.S., made westward migration difficult for early settlers?
Appalachian Mountains?
500
What was the name of town where enslaved Africans first arrived? Give name of town and colony.
Jamestown, Virginia
500
Which economic system allowed colonists to produce goods for export to Europe and the Caribbean to build their wealth (Export more than import ) ?
Mercantilism
500
Why might a historian prefer to use primary sources when studying a specific event in history?
They provide direct evidence and firsthand accounts, leading to a more accurate understanding
500
Draw the Triangular trade listing the regions and goods/people involved
