US History Chapter 1 Quiz

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    In colonial South Carolina and Georgia, most slaves worked

    • In cities
    • On fishing ships
    • In factories
    • On plantations
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The history of the United States is so long and storied that one quiz on the matter just wouldn’t suffice. So we’ll start with this one! Answer questions on the North American colonies and the Puritans now!

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  • 2. 

    Increased Colonial production of staple crops like tobacco and rice led to

    • A decrease in the use of indentured servants as a labor force

    • An increase in the number of slaves brought from Africa

    • The establishment of the Navigation Act

    • A lessening of the flow of immigrants to the colonies

    Correct Answer
    A. An increase in the number of slaves brought from Africa
    Explanation
    The increased colonial production of staple crops like tobacco and rice created a higher demand for labor. As indentured servants completed their contracts, they were replaced by slaves who were brought from Africa. Slaves were seen as a more profitable and sustainable labor force for the plantations. Therefore, the increase in colonial production led to an increase in the number of slaves brought from Africa.

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  • 3. 

    The Puritans migrated to New England to

    • Escape religious persecution

    • Establish Catholic missions

    • Maintain Anglican Church practices

    • Start tobacco plantations

    Correct Answer
    A. Escape religious persecution
    Explanation
    The Puritans migrated to New England to escape religious persecution. They faced persecution in England due to their strict religious beliefs and wanted to establish a society where they could freely practice their religion without interference. They sought religious freedom and a place where they could create a community based on their own religious principles.

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    England prized its North American colonies because

    • They provided England with natural resources of gold and silver

    • They provided soldiers for the British Army to fight in European Wars

    • They supplied England with food and raw materials and bought English goods.

    • They manufactured goods for England

    Correct Answer
    A. They supplied England with food and raw materials and bought English goods.
    Explanation
    England prized its North American colonies because they supplied England with food and raw materials and bought English goods. The colonies provided a steady source of resources such as timber, fish, furs, and agricultural products, which were essential for England's growing economy. Additionally, the colonies served as a market for English manufactured goods, allowing England to maintain a favorable balance of trade. This economic relationship was crucial for England's prosperity and expansion of its empire.

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    What effect did the Great Awakening have on religious life in the colonies?

    • It enhanced the political and spiritual authority of ministers.

    • It reinforced the social order of the colonies.

    • It strengthened traditional Puritan teachings.

    • It helped make religion in the colonies more democratic

    Correct Answer
    A. It helped make religion in the colonies more democratic
    Explanation
    The Great Awakening had a significant impact on religious life in the colonies by making it more democratic. During this religious revival, there was a shift towards individual religious experiences and a rejection of traditional authority figures. This led to the rise of new religious denominations and a greater emphasis on personal interpretation of scripture. As a result, religious power became more decentralized and accessible to the common people, contributing to a more democratic religious landscape in the colonies.

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    The British policy of salutary neglect

    • Prevented the colonies from developing diverse economies

    • Sent many royal officers to run the colonies

    • Enforced strict laws such as the Navigation Act

    • Allowed the colonies economic freedom

    Correct Answer
    A. Allowed the colonies economic freedom
    Explanation
    The British policy of salutary neglect allowed the colonies economic freedom. This policy was characterized by the British government's lack of strict enforcement of regulations and laws in the American colonies. As a result, the colonies were able to develop their own economies and engage in trade without much interference from the British authorities. This economic freedom allowed the colonies to flourish and develop their own industries and markets, contributing to their eventual growth and prosperity.

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