American Colonies and Royal Charters

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What was the main economy of most colonies due to the expansive growth?

Mixed economy

Agricultural economy (correct)

Service-based economy

Industrial economy

What was the result of the expansive economy in the colonies?

Reduced need for workers

Shift to industrial economy

No impact on the workforce

Increased need for workers (correct)

What was the purpose of indentured servitude?

To establish a class system

To punish criminals

To provide passage to North America in exchange for work (correct)

To provide free labor

What were the benefits received by indentured servants?

Housing, clothing, and food Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the royal charter?

Granted proprietary rights to individuals Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the royal government in the colonies?

Controlled by the English Crown Signup and view all the answers

What were the main crops grown in the colonies?

Rice, tobacco, sugarcane, and spices Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the transatlantic slave trade?

Increased the need for workers Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for the demand for cheap labor in the Americas?

The need for workers on plantations in the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the transatlantic slave trade in the colonies?

More slaves than immigrants in the colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was the system of trading African slaves from Africa to the Americas known as?

The Transatlantic Slave Trade Signup and view all the answers

Why were enslaved Africans typically sold at auctions in the New World?

To work on plantations in the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on three continents?

It affected Africa, Europe, and the Americas Signup and view all the answers

Why did some people enjoy freedom after serving under contract?

Because they served under contract Signup and view all the answers

What was a common fate of enslaved Africans in the New World?

They were sold at auctions Signup and view all the answers

What led to an increase in the demand for enslaved Africans in the Americas?

The growth of the plantation economy in the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the economic policy of mercantilism?

To increase the wealth and power of nations through exports Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the English policy of salutary neglect?

The colonies had greater freedom to pursue economic interests Signup and view all the answers

What was the Triangular Trade?

A trade route between Europe, Africa, and the colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 12 million Africans who came to the colonies during this time period?

They were used to develop a new economy based on cash crops Signup and view all the answers

Who enforced the policy of salutary neglect?

Robert Wallpole Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the English stopping enforcement of the Navigation Acts?

The colonies had greater freedom to pursue economic interests Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the English government in allowing salutary neglect?

To increase their wealth and power through trade Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the economy created by the use of slaves for cash crops?

It created a new economy based on cash crops Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the government in the mercantilist economic system?

The government controlled all economic activities, taxed and subsidized them Signup and view all the answers

Why did the English government support the creation of a global empire?

To increase their wealth and power through trade Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Colonial Systems

Royal Charter: a grant given by the king to a company or group of settlers, allowing them to establish a colony
Proprietary Colony: a colony granted by the king to an individual who had governing rights, e.g., Pennsylvania
Royal Colony: a colony controlled by the English Crown, e.g., Virginia after 1624

Economy

Agricultural crops were grown to sell for profit, including rice, tobacco, sugarcane, coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton, and spices
This led to the main economy of most colonies, resulting in a need for more workers
Indentured servitude and the transatlantic slave trade emerged as a result

Indentured Servitude

Colonists who received free passage to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years
Servants were not paid wages but were housed, clothed, and fed
They enjoyed freedom after serving, and benefited in the end better than staying in England

Transatlantic Slave Trade

System of trading African slaves from Africa to the Americas
Demand for cheap labor to work on plantations in the Americas grew, leading to an increased demand for slaves
Enslaved Africans were typically sold at auctions
Resulted in more slaves than immigrants in the colonies, affecting Africa, Europe, and America
Implied that slaves were used for cash crops and created a whole new economy

Colonial Politics

Salutary Neglect: English policy of relaxing the enforcement of regulations in its colonies to allow for economic loyalty
English stopped enforcing the Navigation Acts as long as Britain still gained money
Resulted in greater freedom to pursue economic interests

Mercantilism

Economic policy where nations sought to increase their wealth and power
Obtaining large amounts of gold and silver, and selling more goods than they bought
Governed by a ruler, with government control of all economic activities, taxation, and subsidization
Supported the creation of global empires and led to the Triangular Trade (1600-1800s)

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This quiz covers the history of American colonies, focusing on royal charters and their significance in the 13 colonies leading up to the American Revolution.