Land
Why did both American Indians and European colonist want the land where the colonies were established?
A. both groups knew the land had large gold and silver deposits
B. both groups near the land provided many natural resources
C. both groups knew the land was important for military operations
D. both groups near the land was important spiritually and culturally
B. both groups near the land provided many natural resources
What role were most enslaved African people forced into after arriving to the 13 colonies?
A. they worked in silver and gold mines
B. they worked on farms and plantations
C. they worked as blacksmiths and artisans
D. they worked as house servants and nannies
B. they worked on farms and plantations
What is a proprietor?
A. someone who owns land
B. someone who makes products
C. Someone who buys goods
D. Someone who leads the government
A. someone who owns land
What was the most common cause of conflict between Native Americans and the British colonist?
A. sharing food with colonists
B. the crowning of Britain's king
C. land claims made by colonist
D. competition with British merchants
C. land claims made by colonist
Which industry developed as a result of settlers moving into Kentucky during the late 1700s?
A. industrial production
B. cattle ranching
C. agriculture
D. ship building
C. Agriculture
Why did the first British settlement in North America develop along the coast and near waterways?
A. waterways made transportation easier and provided water
B. land near waterways had valuable minerals
C. waterways provided protection from enemies and wildlife
D. land near waterways was not already occupied
A. waterways made transportation easier and provided water
Which factor contributed most directly to the spread of slavery?
A. the beginning of factories
B. the growth of plantations in the south
C. the use of indentured servitude
D. the growth of large towns in the north
B. the growth of plantations in the south
In the early 1700s, most people in the colonies lived on farms. Most of the food they grew was for their own families to eat. Sometimes these farmer sold extra crops to pay for other things they needed. Farmers also might trade some of their extra food for a different food ground by another farmer. For example, a farmer who grew extra corn might trade with his neighbor for a wheat.
Which term describes the exchange between farmers?
A. bartering
B. exporting
C. importing
D. overproducing
A. bartering
Did the French and Indian war make Britain more powerful?
They gained Land! Spain gave its land in Florida to Britain, and France gave up all of its land east of the Mississippi
Why did pioneers begin to settle in Kentucky during the late 1700s?
A. there were many coal mine jobs
B. they wanted land for farming
C. there were many successful gold mines
D. they wanted to escape slavery
B. they wanted land for farming
Overtime different regions of colonial America begin to specialize in different industries. Match the region with the industry that I became known for. (New England colonies, Middle colonies, Southern colonies)
A. wheat and corn
B. whaling and shipbuilding
C. rice and tobacco
A. Southern colonies
B. New England colonies
C. Middle colonies
Which order of events explains the adoption of slavery in the 13 colonies? (__,__,__,__)
A. plantation owners replace indentured servants with enslaved Africans
B. colonies were established
C. increasing numbers of indentured servants were brought to North America to work on plantations
D. colonist realize they could make money from plantations that grew cash crops like tobacco
B, D, C, A
Which good did most colonist have to import from England during the early 1700s?
A. Furs
B. Pottery
C. Timber
D. Tobacco
B. Pottery
Put the events in order to show how conflict between European settlers and American Indians broke out. (__,__,__,__)
A. British is settlers seize more land and fenced it to raise livestock and farm
B. American Indians right to hunt and fish on the land claim by the British was restricted
C. British settlers established Jamestown and Plymouth
D. war broke out between American Indians and British settlers
C, D, B, A
First settlement in Kentucky began in the late 1700s, following the American Revolution. Over the next several decades, tens of thousands of people crossed the ______ mountains.
A. Rocky
B. Appalachian
C. Alps
D. Andes
B. Appalachian
Match each description to show the impact of geography in the colonies (New England colonies, Middle colonies, Southern colonies)
A. colonist built farms to grow cash crops for sale because this region had a fairly warm climate and good soil
B. colonist built small farms to grow food for themselves and their families because this region had a cool climate and rocky soil
C. Colonist built large farms and plantations because this region had a very warm climate and rich soil
A. Middle colonies
B. New England colonies
C. Southern colonies
Indentured servant and enslaved workers both worked without pay but there were several important differences how are these two groups different from each other?
Indentured servants: mostly from Europe, came voluntarily, were free after 4-7 years
Enslaved workers: mostly from Africa, were forced to leave their homeland, had no path to freedom
The blacksmith was one of the most essential tradesmen of any colonial town. They were the one stop shop for most any item made from metal. They made household items such as pots, pans, and sewing needles. If you needed tools, they made hammers, nails, axes, shovels and more. Blacksmiths even made farm equipment such as plows, cowbells, hoes, and horseshoes. It was not uncommon for blacksmith to go with the army into battle as they made parts for guns, knives, swords, and other metal items for soldiers. Typically, a blacksmith spent most of his time repairing items unless he was a master craftsman who specialized in certain items.
Based on the passage, which economic role is the blacksmith performing?
A. barterer
B. consumer
C. lender
D. producer
D. producer
Correctly order the events to explain how the French and Indian war affected Britain's power (__,__,__,__)
A. British win victories at Louisbourg in fourth Frontenac near the Saint Lawrence river
B. in the treaty ending the war, Britain gains all of Francis territory in Canada
C. conflict leads to the French and Indian war, and colonies race troops to fight France
D. Britain and France both claim territory in the Ohio river valley
D, C, A, B
BONUS: Who is your favorite social studies teacher?
Ms. Radlove <3