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Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade? 
The profitability of cash-crop agriculture
200
United States, 1850s
Region Economy Contributing Factor
North Factories Numerous fast-flowing rivers
South Plantations Fertile soil for cash crops
West
Which economy and contributing factor best complete this table?
F.1) Large farms; 2) Slaves used for labor
G.1) Cottage industry; 2) Mild weather that attracted immigrants
H.1) Mining; 2) Metal ores and minerals
J.1) Ranching; 2) Railroads to transport cattle to market
1) Mining; 2) Metal ores and minerals
200
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they —
F.feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians
G.did not want to share control of the fur trade with France
H.resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
J.wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations
H. resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
300
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
300
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?
A.Created a general council to manage the colonies
B.Experienced strict control by Parliament
C.Established their own representative institutions
D.Appointed governors who reported to the king
C. Established their own representative institutions
400
With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
F. A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.
G.Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.
H.The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.
J.Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
G. Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.
400
From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as “salutary neglect.”
Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
A.The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.
B.Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.
C.The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.
D.Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
A. The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.
500
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?
A. “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”
B.“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”
C.“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”
D.“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”
B. “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”
500
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
F.To reduce overpopulation in Europe
G.To create communities founded on religious tolerance
H.To profit from trading in furs and other goods
J.To create joint ventures with other European powers
H. To profit from trading in furs and other goods